sternchen Esslingen-Mettingen
childcare center on behalf of Mercedes-Benz Group AG

The sternchen is a childcare center for children from 8 weeks to 3 years. At a total of 11 locations throughout Germany, the sternchen fulfill an age- and development-appropriate care and education mandate on behalf of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

Address

Matthäus-Hahn-Str. 20
73733 Esslingen am Neckar-Mettingen

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Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7:30-18:00 

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Closing times

Our facility is closed a maximum of 13 days a year

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Taster days

We are happy to arrange individual viewing appointments.

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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

The facility offers a total of 60 childcare places for children aged 8 weeks
- 3 years in various booking models. Place sharing (2 or 3 full days) is possible.

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Space sharing

Our flexible childcare offer (place sharing possible) is based on the needs of the parents. 

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Care key

Above-average childcare ratios make it possible to deal intensively and individually with each individual child, with their inclinations and talents, and to create plenty of space for loving attention. 

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Nutrition

Healthy eating habits (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack) and consideration for individual dietary requirements are a matter of course for us.
 

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Groups & Size

The facility offers a total of 60 childcare places for children aged 8 weeks
- 3 years in various booking models. Place sharing (2 or 3 full days) is possible.

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Space sharing

Our flexible childcare offer (place sharing possible) is based on the needs of the parents. 

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Care key

Above-average childcare ratios make it possible to deal intensively and individually with each individual child, with their inclinations and talents, and to create plenty of space for loving attention.

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Nutrition

Healthy eating habits (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack) and consideration for individual dietary requirements are a matter of course for us.
 

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Pedagogy

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Pedagogical focus

Movement, nature & technology, creativity and music, healthy eating habits, interaction between cultures and bilingual care (German/English). 

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Premises

Our child-friendly rooms offer the children play and adventure spaces where they can let off steam and at the same time find quiet retreats. 

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Participation

In our childcare center , the individual needs of each child and those of the group are mutually taken into account. Children's rights are respected and practiced in our everyday educational work

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Child protection

Child protection is conceptually anchored in our facility & a fundamental component of our educational work. An individual child protection concept safeguards the children's right to physical integrity.

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Pedagogical focus

Movement, nature & technology, creativity and music, healthy eating habits, interaction between cultures and bilingual care (German/English). 

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Premises

Our child-friendly rooms offer the children play and adventure spaces where they can let off steam and at the same time find quiet retreats. 

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Participation

In our childcare center , the individual needs of each child and those of the group are mutually taken into account. Children's rights are respected and practiced in our everyday educational work

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Child protection

Child protection is conceptually anchored in our facility & a fundamental component of our educational work. An individual child protection concept safeguards the children's right to physical integrity.

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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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