sternchen Mannheim
childcare center on behalf of Daimler Truck AG

The sternchen is a childcare center for children from 8 weeks to three years. All sternchen on behalf of Daimler Truck AG, at a total of 4 locations throughout Germany, fulfill an age- and development-appropriate care and education mandate.

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Address

Mittelried 19
68305 Mannheim

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Opening hours

Our flexible childcare offer Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00 (place sharing possible) is based on the needs of the parents.

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Closing times

Our facility is only closed 13 days a year.

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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

A total of 36 children aged between 8 weeks and 3 years are cared for in 4 groups in different booking models. Place sharing (2 or 3 whole days) is possible.

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Pedagogical concept

sternchen Mannheim works according to the nationwide quality concept of the pme Familienservice and is audited and certified annually.

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Staff
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Above-average childcare ratios make it possible for specialists to focus on individual children and their inclinations and talents and create space for loving attention.

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Nutrition

A healthy diet (breakfast, lunch, snack) and consideration for individual dietary requirements are a matter of course for us. The meals are freshly prepared every day in our kitchen.

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Outdoor area
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The age-appropriate outdoor area offers the children a variety of adventure areas that stimulate their curiosity and joy of discovery.

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Our image of the child

Our image of the child is characterized by the child's role as an active, self-determined, willing to learn and competent individual who is supported, accompanied and encouraged by us in their development. 

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Groups & Size

A total of 36 children aged between 8 weeks and 3 years are cared for in 4 groups at the facility using different booking models. Place sharing (2 or 3 whole days) is possible.

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Pedagogical concept

sternchen Mannheim works according to the nationwide quality concept of the pme Familienservice and is audited and certified annually.

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Staff/supervision ratio

Above-average childcare ratios make it possible for specialists to focus on individual children and their inclinations and talents and create space for loving attention.

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Nutrition

A healthy diet (breakfast, lunch, snack) and consideration for individual dietary requirements are a matter of course for us. The meals are freshly prepared every day in our kitchen.

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Outdoor area/environmental exploration

The age-appropriate outdoor area offers the children a variety of adventure areas that stimulate their curiosity and joy of discovery.

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Our image of the child

Our image of the child is characterized by the child's role as an active, self-determined, willing to learn and competent individual who is supported, accompanied and encouraged by us in their development. 

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This is close to our hearts

"It is important to us that children develop freely, learn with joy and grow into healthy, strong personalities. We help them to discover their world with curiosity."
I will be happy to answer any questions about our facility or our concept: familienservice
Claudia Brucher facility management
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Pedagogical focus

Our facility focuses on movement, nature & technology, creativity and music, healthy eating, interaction between cultures and bilingual care (German/English).

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Child-friendly premises

Our child-friendly and lovingly furnished functional rooms allow the children to develop according to their interests and needs and to initiate important educational processes themselves.

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Food/meals

The children enjoy freshly prepared meals in our children's restaurant. Independence and time for enjoyment and fellowship are at the heart of these important everyday situations alongside food intake.

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Our team

Personal talents and targeted further training create a team atmosphere that offers children a variety of stimuli.

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Participation

In our childcare center , we harmonize the individual needs of each child with those of the group. Children's rights are respected and practiced in our everyday teaching.

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Child protection

Child protection is conceptually anchored in our facility and is 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

Our facility focuses on movement, nature & technology, creativity and music, healthy eating, interaction between cultures and bilingual care (German/English).

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Child-friendly premises

Our child-friendly and lovingly furnished functional rooms allow the children to develop according to their interests and needs and to initiate important educational processes themselves.

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Food/meals

The children enjoy freshly prepared meals in our children's restaurant. Independence and time for enjoyment and fellowship are at the heart of these important everyday situations alongside food intake.

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Our team

Personal talents and targeted further training create a team atmosphere that offers children a variety of stimuli.

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Participation

In our childcare center , we harmonize the individual needs of each child with those of the group. Children's rights are respected and practiced in our everyday teaching.

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Child protection

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

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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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Work and family audit certificate