Back-up Ruhrpiraten
Essen

The childminder is ill, the childcare center is closed or there is no suitable vacation care available? The Ruhrpiraten are a company back-up facility for childcare in emergency and problem situations - 365 days a year around the clock for children from 0 to approx. 12 years. During the vacations, we offer a varied vacation program.

Questions about our childcare center and the allocation of places will be answered by our team!

Address

Girardetstr. 6
45131 Essen

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Opening hours

We offer emergency care around the clock, by the hour, day or week - as required. 

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Trial dates

You are welcome to arrange a trial appointment to get to know the facility.

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Quality as a trademark

We work according to the nationwide quality concept of pme Familienservice and are audited and certified annually. Our benchmark is the well-being of the children, which we achieve through our well-trained staff and the wide range of play and activities on offer.

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Child-friendly, stimulating rooms

The Ruhrpiraten have three inviting rooms and their own small kitchen. The large, child-friendly rooms are divided into various multifunctional corners. These corners are constantly redesigned according to the children's wishes and needs. This allows the children to gain a variety of play and learning experiences. 

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Varied excursions

Our excursions regularly take us to the playgrounds and green spaces of the nearby Christinenpark and Grugapark. Here, the children can live out their urge to move and discover. 

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Our team: competent, caring, committed

When selecting childcare staff, we place particular emphasis on personal and professional competence. This enables us to ensure that each childminder cares for each individual child in a loving and supportive manner.

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Quality as a trademark

We work according to the nationwide quality concept of pme Familienservice and are audited and certified annually. Our benchmark is the well-being of the children, which we achieve through our well-trained staff and the wide range of play and activities on offer.

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Child-friendly, stimulating rooms

The Ruhrpiraten have three inviting rooms and their own small kitchen. The large, child-friendly rooms are divided into various multifunctional corners. These corners are constantly redesigned according to the children's wishes and needs. This allows the children to gain a variety of play and learning experiences. 

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Varied excursions

Our excursions regularly take us to the playgrounds and green spaces of the nearby Christinenpark and Grugapark. Here, the children can live out their urge to move and discover. 

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Our team: competent, caring, committed

When selecting childcare staff, we place particular emphasis on personal and professional competence. This enables us to ensure that each childminder cares for each individual child in a loving and supportive manner.

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"You are welcome to visit us after consultation with your child or children.

For detailed information, please contact us directly on 0201-8214680 or by e-mail at: familienservice

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Wide range of benefits 

Highlights: Use of pme Familienservice services, free lunch, iPad also for private use, pension allowance, sabbatical, travel allowance, budget for pme clothing.

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Further development 

We support your personal and professional development through an extensive range of further training courses at the pme Academy - from media education and Pikler pedagogy to communication with parents.

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Colorful teams

Diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enrich our everyday life. We foster an appreciative atmosphere in which everyone can contribute their strengths and at the same time value neutrality.

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Participation and freedom

With us, your ideas are in demand and many paths are open to you. You can design your own projects right from the start, set priorities and actively contribute your interests to childcare center. 
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Flexibility 

Full-time or part-time - with us, the choice is yours. You decide the working hours that suit your work-life balance so that you can achieve the best possible work-life balance.

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