{"id":9914,"date":"2025-08-14T06:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/concept\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T05:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T05:16:23","slug":"concept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/en\/concept\/","title":{"rendered":"Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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NATURE. MINDFULNESS. PARTICIPATION. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At Stadtk\u00fcken, we support children in a way that helps them develop inner strength and confidently follow their own path. Nature experiences, mindful guidance and genuine participation create a foundation that lasts a lifetime. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OUR CONCEPT<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Out in nature, children engage all their senses and experience creativity through play. Shared experiences in nature help mindfulness grow for one another and for our environment. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mindful rituals help children notice their feelings and express their needs. This helps them find inner calm and develop empathy and self-regulation as the basis for healthy development. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here, children experience that their voice matters and that they are allowed to actively shape everyday life. This builds self-efficacy, a sense of responsibility and a strong feeling of community. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We are convinced that every child already has everything within them that they need for a happy, self-determined life. A child\u2019s development grows from their own creative power: curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and alert attention. That\u2019s why we see it as our task to give children the freedom to discover themselves and develop their abilities. We accompany them mindfully, value their individual qualities and see each child with their unique talents. We believe children don\u2019t need rigid programmes, but familiar trusted adults, varied everyday experiences, time in nature, and creative opportunities for play and movement. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At Stadtk\u00fcken, we believe every child is unique and has everything within them to shape the world with joy and courage. That\u2019s why we create places full of security, nature experiences and community where children can live their curiosity, raise their voice and unfold their potential. What we do is guided by mindfulness, trust and a vision of a future in which humanity and sustainability are a given. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Experiencing nature with all the senses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For us, nature is far more than a place to play, it\u2019s a living space for discovery. Here, children experience freedom, movement and sensory impressions that no indoor room can replace. When they walk through grass, collect conkers or feel rain on their skin, they don\u2019t just get to know nature, they get to know themselves. By exploring earth, water, wood and stones, children develop creativity. They build towers, climb, play in the mud, listen to birdsong or watch insects. All of these experiences strengthen body awareness, motor skills and self-confidence. At the same time, they learn to treat plants, animals and one another with care. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For us, mindfulness means giving children moments of calm and conscious awareness. Through small rituals such as arriving together in the morning, breathing exercises or quiet nature observations, they learn to tune in and notice their feelings. <\/p>

In everyday life, we practise mindfulness by taking children seriously, listening to their needs and responding respectfully. If a child is sad, we pause and take time for a comforting conversation. If children argue, we support them in putting their feelings into words and finding solutions together. This helps empathy, self-regulation and respectful interaction grow. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For us, participation means actively involving children in decisions that affect their everyday life. It starts small, for example, when they help decide which song to sing or which game to play. It also shows up in bigger projects, when children think together about how a new garden area should be designed. <\/p>

Children who experience that their opinion matters feel taken seriously and develop self-efficacy. They feel: I can make a difference. This strengthens their sense of responsibility and their trust in their own ability to shape things. For us, participation also means listening to children, understanding their perspectives and finding ways together that are good for everyone. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Daycares use different educational approaches, often distinguishing between the open<\/b> and the closed<\/b> concept. In an open concept, children can move freely throughout the entire daycare and decide for themselves where and with whom they want to play. This offers lots of room for initiative, but can be overwhelming specially for younger children because consistent key people and structures are often less tangible. In a daycare with a closed concept, like ours, children belong to a fixed group with recurring rituals, shared meals as a group, familiar rooms and key educators. This gives them security, orientation and a sense of safety, important foundations for developing freely. Within this familiar environment, children can build relationships, develop trust and try things out at their own pace. This creates a reliable framework in which every child feels safe, can grow individually and senses: This is where I belong. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stadtk\u00fcken\u2019s concept is based on three pillars: <\/span>nature<\/b>, <\/span>mindfulness<\/b> and <\/span>participation<\/b>. Children spend lots of time outdoors, discovering plants, animals and the seasons with all their senses, and in this way develop a deep understanding of ecological connections and sustainability. <\/span>Mindfulness<\/b> shapes how we are together: rituals, short calming exercises and respectful interaction help children notice their own feelings, develop empathy and build healthy self-confidence. With <\/span>participation<\/b>, we enable children to take an active role whether in everyday decisions, projects or shaping rules. This helps them experience that their opinion matters and develop self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.<\/span><\/p>

This foundation is complemented by the <\/span>situational approach<\/b>: we pick up on children\u2019s everyday worlds and current experiences and use them as the starting point for learning together. If a child talks about a new baby sibling, for example, it can become a project about family; if a group discovers a building site, we explore construction and technology; if a child finds an injured insect, it becomes a conversation and project about animals and nature conservation. This makes learning relevant, meaningful and directly experienceable.<\/span><\/p>

The interplay of these approaches creates an environment in which children can grow into <\/span>resilient, curious and confident individuals, <\/b>connected to nature, mindful of themselves and others, and courageous in helping to shape the world.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Every child experiences a daily routine with us that provides security and orientation, while still leaving enough room for their own choices. Fixed elements such as arrival time, meals, play and learning phases, and rest times structure the day so children can find their way easily. At the same time, there is room for flexibility: we respond to children\u2019s needs, such as nappy changes, both at set times and individually as needed. This way, we ensure all children feel comfortable and well cared for at all times. <\/span><\/p>

A special part of everyday life is time outdoors. On our spacious, green outdoor areas, children can experience nature up close every day, discovering and exploring, whether climbing, running, playing in the mud or observing little wonders of nature. Movement and adventure are just as central as quiet moments when children can rest, observe or simply pause for a while. <\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s important to us that children can actively participate: in everyday life, they repeatedly decide for themselves whether they\u2019d rather let off steam or retreat, join an activity or develop their own play. This freedom strengthens their self-confidence and brings the day to life. <\/span><\/p>

This creates a reliable rhythm that provides stability, alongside a varied space in which all children can experience something new every day, try things out and find calm.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Healthy nutrition is very important to us and a fixed part of our educational everyday life. At breakfast, children already enjoy a balanced selection: wholegrain breads, spreads, fresh fruit and vegetables, muesli and milk provide a nutrient-rich, energising start to the day. <\/span><\/p>

For lunch, we receive a freshly cooked menu every day from a regional partner. The meals are varied, child-friendly and prepared mostly with seasonal organic ingredients from the region. Meat and fish are deliberately on the menu only once a week, on the other days we offer vegetarian meals. We consistently avoid pork and artificial additives. <\/span><\/p>

In the afternoon, there is a light snack such as fresh fruit and raw vegetables with crackers. Water and unsweetened tea are freely available to children throughout the day, so they can quench their thirst at any time. <\/span><\/p>

Of course, we reliably accommodate special dietary needs, for example allergies or vegetarian or vegan diets. It\u2019s important to us that every child can eat healthily and with enjoyment and develop a love of mindful nutrition. <\/span><\/p>

Beyond that, we also see shared meals as valuable moments of community. Children sit together at the table, learn consideration, share, and experience eating as a connecting ritual. They are actively involved whether setting the table, pouring drinks or clearing away together. In this way, they experience self-efficacy, take responsibility and develop an awareness that nutrition not only strengthens the body, but also how we are together. <\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Our educators see themselves as <\/span>loving companions and role models<\/b> for the children. The experienced educational team supports each child <\/span>individually and mindfully<\/b> and accompanies them on their developmental journey. Rather than simply instructing, our practitioners give each child the freedom they need to gain their own experiences while providing security and a sense of safety. Every child should feel seen and understood\u2014the attitude \u201ceveryone is seen, accepted and valued\u201d shapes our daily life together.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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A good start to daycare begins with trust and we take the time for that. Our settling-in is divided into three gentle phases: <\/span>Arriving<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Being there<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Taking part<\/span><\/i>. Every child is welcome to arrive at their own pace, accompanied by a trusted adult and a sensitive team.<\/span><\/p>

Before we begin:<\/b> Before settling-in starts, we hold a personal intake meeting. We want to get to know your child and you as a family better: What does your child need, what is good for them, what matters to you? You will also receive an information pack with all key details about the daily routine, equipment and educational everyday life\u2014so the start is well prepared.<\/span><\/p>

Arriving:<\/b> In the first phase, a trusted adult stays in the group together with the child. The child can observe calmly, gather first impressions and build trust step by step\u2014in the environment, in the educator and in the other children.<\/span><\/p>

Being there:<\/b> When the child feels more secure, the \u201cbeing there\u201d phase begins. They move around the room more independently and start to take part in activities, while the trusted adult remains present. During this time, we also begin with short separations, which we organise very gently.<\/span><\/p>

A special companion in this phase is our Care App, an app for parent communication through which we send you photos or short messages from daycare life. This helps you approach the first steps of separation with a good feeling and see how your child is gaining their first experiences without you. <\/span><\/p>

Taking part:<\/b> In the final phase, your child becomes more and more part of the group. They take an active part in everyday life, find orientation in recurring rituals and build strong relationships. Separation times are gradually extended until the child feels safe and settled.<\/span>
<\/span>We shape settling-in individually, mindfully and in close dialogue with you. No child is pushed, and no goodbye is left unsupported. Because a secure beginning is the foundation for a trusting daycare experience\u2014and that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re here for.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Close, partnership-based cooperation with parents is a core part of our concept. We maintain open, regular communication at drop-off and pick-up, in scheduled parent meetings and via digital channels. For day-to-day communication and organisation, we use our parent app (CARE app), for example, so information can be shared quickly and paper-free. This keeps parents involved and up to date. Alongside this ongoing exchange, we also create joint projects where children, parents and educational professionals connect, learn from one another and actively help shape daycare life. We see each other as partners in raising and supporting the child, for the child\u2019s wellbeing. <\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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\n\n \n\n \n <\/i> <\/span>\n\n \n <\/i> <\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n \n \n How are the rooms designed and what materials are used? <\/span>\n\n <\/h5>\n\n
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Our rooms are designed to be <\/span>bright, friendly and child-friendly<\/b>. We also deliberately ensure a <\/span>low-stimulus environment<\/b>: the rooms are furnished with natural, sustainable materials and offer children a cosy place to feel at home. There are lovingly designed play areas as well as small retreats for resting, reading or dreaming. When it comes to furnishings, we place great value on quality and health, many pieces of furniture and play materials are made from <\/span>safe, durable natural materials<\/b>.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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At Stadtk\u00fcken daycares, we care for children aged around <\/span>10 months to 6 years, <\/b>from nursery to preschool. The youngest (under 3) are in small nursery groups (approx. 15 children per group) in a safe, family-like environment, while 3- to 6-year-olds play and learn together in preschool groups (approx. 20-25 children per group, depending on the space). In the final daycare year, we gently prepare our older \u201cchicks\u201d for school in a preschool group with playful activities. Depending on the group\u2019s individual care needs, the educational team is also put together accordingly. As a guideline: in a nursery group, three qualified practitioners usually support the children\u2019s day-to-day life, typically two full-time and one part-time. A preschool group is usually lovingly cared for by two qualified practitioners.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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A particular strength of Stadtk\u00fcken daycares is our concept of a <\/span>\u201cnature daycare in the city\u201d<\/b>. We build a bridge between urban life and regular time out in nature. Our centres have spacious, green outdoor areas and their own small gardens: children tend raised beds, observe plants growing and, in summer, snack on berries straight from the bush. This is complemented by regular outings, for example to nearby parks or woods, or to regional organic farms giving children authentic experiences in nature.<\/span><\/p>

In this way, children develop a deep appreciation for the environment in a playful, direct way. At the same time, <\/span>mindfulness and sustainability<\/b> shape our entire everyday life: children learn to treat themselves, others and nature with care. In our operations, too, we consistently focus on environmentally friendly, resource-saving processes.<\/span><\/p>

This <\/span>combination of an urban setting, lived experiences in nature and mindful pedagogy<\/b> is what makes Stadtk\u00fcken daycares special\u2014and unique in our approach.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Our daycares offer children <\/span>plenty of space for outdoor movement<\/b>. Each location has a large, nature-inspired outdoor area that enables varied and creative play in the fresh air. Whether climbing, running, playing in the mud or gardening together, there\u2019s plenty for children to discover and try out outside. In our gardens, children can also connect with nature, for example by planting and harvesting in raised beds or observing insects. What matters to us is always the <\/span>balance between activity and calm<\/b>: after lively play outdoors, children find cosy indoor corners again to rest or look at a book. <\/span> <\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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