New childcare center in Marl to Open on August 1, 2026
(Marl, July 16, 2026) With the opening of the newchildcare center on August 1, the pme Familienservice is expanding its childcare services in North Rhine-Westphalia: The facility will be operated by Global Education gGmbH as part of the pme Familienservice and is the childcare center 20th childcare center in NRW.
The childcare center is located in a natural setting in the Loebrauck development area in Marl and features a spacious outdoor area. In bright, welcoming group and activity rooms, the children have plenty of space to play, explore, and feel at home.
Susanna Paßlick, Regional Manager:
"We see ourselves as a facility that complements the family. Working in partnership with parents is very important to us, and we rely on their active participation and involvement."
Care Philosophy and Services Offered by the childcare center
In the future, up to 75 children aged 4 months to 6 years will be cared for in four groups. The facility is committed to a family-oriented educational approach with the following priorities:
- Inclusion: The childcare center inclusive educational principles and focuses on the children's individual skills, strengths, and needs.
- Movement Approach: Our educational program is based on the approaches of Emmi Pikler and Elfriede Hengstenberg and promotes motor development and independence.
- Animal-Assisted Education: By caring for and tending to animals, children learn responsibility and gain a basic understanding of the environment.
- Media Education: Children are given an age-appropriate foundation for using digital media competently and creatively—for designing, exploring, and documenting.
- Child Protection: A mandatory protection plan safeguards children’s right to an upbringing free from violence and strengthens their rights and self-awareness.
- Nutritious Meals: Regional, seasonal, and balanced meals are prepared in the kitchen. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Family-Friendly Thanks to a Flexible Childcare Model
At the childcare center , parents can choose from flexible care options based on their needs: 25, 35, or 45 hours per week. Care hours can be adjusted annually.
- Estimated opening hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Subject to change based on the annual needs assessment)
- Open House Days: Dates will be announced once the new building is completed
- Closure days: 20 days per year
- You canregister through theCity of Marl’schildcare center” online system
Would you like to find out about available places or vacancies?
Susanna Paßlick, Regional Director
Email: childcare center
childcare center
Bertha-von-Suttner-Straße 19
45770 Marl
More information about childcare center .
Information about the group photo of childcare center: Top (from right): Taja Szeny, Gina Dilley, Marcia Dobiey, Nick Hölscher, Thomas Lödding (cook), Jennifer Wunderlich. Bottom (from left): Andrea Rose, Monja Karakurt, Maximilian Liese.
The pme Familienservice learning worlds
With over 90 childcare and educational facilities nationwide, pme Familienservice is one of the largest private providers of such services. pme Familienservice views providing working parents with childcare close to their workplace Familienservice a genuine commitment by companies to work-life balance. Its educational approach focuses on flexible care hours, healthy nutrition, and, above all, high-quality education. More information about the pme Lernwelten.
About the pme Familienservice - work-life pioneer since 1991
For over 30 years, the pme Familienservice has been Germany’s leading provider of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and family support services. With more than 2,000 employees, the company supports employers and their employees in all aspects of life—from childcare and elder care to mental health and work-life balance.
Press contact
Ifenna Ekezie-Gellersen
Press and Public Relations
pme Familienservice
Flottwellstraße 4-5
10785 Berlin
Phone: 030 263935622
Cell: 0151 68940705
Email:familienservice
