childcare center SperlingsNest
Crèche in Karlsruhe

Our childcare center is located opposite Karlsruhe main station in the Deutsche Bahn building at Schwarzwaldstraße 86. There are a variety of learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors. The premises are characterized by a lovingly prepared environment and plenty of space to explore and feel comfortable.  

Address

Schwarzwaldstrasse 86
76137 Karlsruhe

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Opening hours

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Closing times

We are open all year round. Our closing days are Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as well as all public holidays in Baden-Württemberg.

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Taster days

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

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

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Groups & Size

We look after up to 10 children aged 3 months to 3 years in our crèche group.

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Nutrition

We value variety, balance and freshness. In our catering concept and with our caterer for lunch, we follow the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society. In the spirit of participation, we enable every child to have their own experience of eating.

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Outdoor area/zoo

We spend a lot of time outdoors and take our handcart through the green spaces in the surrounding area. The nearby Karlsruhe Zoo is also a popular excursion destination. Here we have the opportunity to observe various animals and experience the wonders of nature.

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Pedagogy

The personal development of every child is important to us. We respond to their various stages of development with loving and tailored activities. We treat the children with attentiveness and involve them in everyday life within the framework of active participation.

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Groups & Size

We look after up to 10 children aged 3 months to 3 years in our crèche group.

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Nutrition

We value variety, balance and freshness. In our catering concept and with our caterer for lunch, we follow the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society. In the spirit of participation, we enable every child to have their own experience of eating.

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Outdoor area/zoo

We spend a lot of time outdoors and take our handcart through the green spaces in the surrounding area. The nearby Karlsruhe Zoo is also a popular excursion destination. Here we have the opportunity to observe various animals and experience the wonders of nature.

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Pedagogy

The personal development of every child is important to us. We respond to their various stages of development with loving and tailored activities. We treat the children with attentiveness and involve them in everyday life within the framework of active participation.

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This is close to our hearts

"The best education is the one that supports the child in its independence and freedom."
I would be happy to answer any questions about our concept or the childcare center :
sperlingsnest@familienservice.de
Nadja Rogler Facility management
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Flexible opening hours for good care

Demand-oriented opening hours, short closing times: Our childcare centers make compatibility possible. Our parent advice service with 24/7 hotline provides quick and uncomplicated support.

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Child protection is a matter close to our hearts

With our protection concept, we take into account the child's right to a non-violent upbringing in the family as well as at childcare center.
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Unique pedagogical concept

Children learn when they feel safe and secure. At our childcare center , children find an environment in which they can try things out independently and freely. This allows them to develop their individual abilities and gain new experiences.

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Our image of the child

Our understanding of pedagogy is based on a fundamental view of the child, in which children are growing human beings and independent personalities from birth, who are to be respected and are independent "actors in their development".

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Flexible opening hours for good care

Demand-oriented opening hours, short closing times: Our childcare centers make compatibility possible. Our parent advice service with 24/7 hotline provides quick and uncomplicated support.

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Child protection is a matter close to our hearts

With our protection concept, we take into account the child's right to a non-violent upbringing in the family as well as at childcare center.

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Unique pedagogical concept

Children learn when they feel safe and secure. At our childcare center , children find an environment in which they can try things out independently and freely. This allows them to develop their individual abilities and gain new experiences.

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Our image of the child

Our understanding of pedagogy is based on a fundamental view of the child, in which children are growing human beings and independent personalities from birth, who are to be respected and are independent "actors in their development".

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We ensure the quality of the educational concept through a variety of measures.

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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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