{"id":9515,"date":"2025-10-11T08:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/why-send-your-child-to-daycare-the-benefits-of-early-childhood-education-how-children-benefit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T07:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:58:34","slug":"why-send-your-child-to-daycare-the-benefits-of-early-childhood-education-how-children-benefit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/en\/why-send-your-child-to-daycare-the-benefits-of-early-childhood-education-how-children-benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Send Your Child to Daycare? The Benefits of Early Childhood Education (How Children Benefit)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9515\" class=\"elementor elementor-9515 elementor-6224\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264ebf8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"264ebf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edef2cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edef2cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is attending daycare important?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1b966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e1b966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many parents wonder: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is going to daycare really important?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Why do we say yes? Because the numbers speak for themselves: A large proportion of children already attend daycare. Nationwide, in 2023, about <\/span><b>36.4%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of children under the age of three attended daycare or family daycare\u2014and the trend has recently been on the rise. For 3- to 6-year-olds, daycare is almost a given: a good <\/span><b>91%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of this age group are enrolled. Starting daycare early is therefore common and provides children with important learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that children who attend daycare are often ahead of children cared for at home when they start school. For example, the British EPPE study (Effective Provision of Preschool Education) found that attending a preschool program <\/span><b>positively promotes children\u2019s social and cognitive development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> . Daycare centers provide a rich learning environment: for example, children expand their vocabulary through songs and books, improve their concentration while playing, and learn to work independently. EPPE found that children who had attended daycare for several years showed greater proficiency in <\/span><b>language, concentration, and social behavior<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than their peers without daycare experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At daycare, children also practice interacting with their peers: they learn to share, make friends, and resolve conflicts on their own. These social skills are extremely important for their future readiness for school and for developing self-confidence. Research also shows that skills acquired early on in preschool help offset some of the disadvantages faced by children from less privileged families. In particular, <\/span><b>children from socially disadvantaged families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefit more than average because they receive support services at daycare that they might not otherwise have access to.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150b048 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"150b048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-204fa0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"204fa0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does my child learn at daycare?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a8e34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28a8e34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At daycare, children discover a lot through play. They practice everyday social skills (cooperating, sharing, being considerate), explore their creativity through arts and crafts or painting, and strengthen their gross motor skills by running around in the yard. Language development is part of everyday life: Through <\/span><b>songs, stories, and multilingual teachers,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , the children expand their vocabulary and develop their communication skills. The diversity of cultures and languages within the staff fosters curiosity about foreign languages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the daycare center offers structured learning activities that tap into the children\u2019s natural curiosity. For example, the world of numbers and letters is often explored in a playful way through projects and discussion groups. What\u2019s important is that all of this takes place <\/span><b>through play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014this way, the children learn without any pressure to perform.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The positive effects of attending daycare are evident in various areas:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preschool children expand their vocabulary more quickly because they constantly interact with other children and teachers and engage with activities such as songs, books, and rhymes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They learn to play in a group, resolve conflicts, and develop empathy. The ability to be considerate and take turns is practiced every day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>School Readiness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through regular routines and small tasks, children get used to periods of learning and concentration. Studies show that children who attend daycare later <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work more independently and concentrate for longer periods of time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014they usually start first grade better prepared than children without daycare experience.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the long term, daycare boosts <\/span><b>resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in children. They are stronger in everyday life because their immune systems are \u201ctrained\u201d through frequent interactions with others. In the short term, children in daycare may catch colds or develop coughs a bit more often (a sign of an immune system that\u2019s being trained), but in the long run, this protects them from illness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But daycare isn\u2019t just about learning\u2014it\u2019s also a place for fun, creativity, and experiencing nature. At a lovingly run nature-based daycare like Stadtk\u00fcken, children can experience their surroundings up close\u2014the daycare groups spend a lot of time outdoors in green spaces, discovering plants and animals, growing their own vegetables, and exploring nearby farms. These nature experiences spark a spirit of discovery and a sense of responsibility: Children develop an understanding of sustainability and environmental protection.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730f96e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"730f96e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95ad953 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95ad953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is it harmful to have a toddler cared for by someone \u201cother\u201d than a parent?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff953b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ff953b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common concern is: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMy child is still so young\u2014could early childcare be harmful?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research refutes such concerns when it comes to good care: A loving, high-quality daycare environment does not harm children in either the short or long term. On the contrary: While the EPPE study did find a few noticeable behavioral issues in the short term (such as more tantrums) among children who started daycare very early\u2014before age 2\u2014by the time they entered school, these children were <\/span><b>were actually slightly more intellectually capable and sociable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than others. Quality is the key factor: Only when caregivers are empathetic, patient, and well-trained does the child receive stability and support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short: High-quality daycare does not cause any child lasting harm. On the contrary, a sense of security and play in the daily educational routine strengthen self-confidence and promote emotional development. Parents and experts therefore repeatedly emphasize that it is not attending daycare in and of itself that is harmful, but only poor-quality care. Under good conditions, children benefit more because they learn social rules early on and are allowed to develop independently.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7af1fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7af1fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90828a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a90828a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equal Opportunity, Parents, and Daycare\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9871d1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9871d1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early childhood education is a vital investment for society as a whole. A good daycare center is especially important for families facing difficult circumstances. Studies and education experts emphasize that a high-quality daycare center enables participation and <\/span><b>reduces early inequalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> . A recent report by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation shows that children from socioeconomically disadvantaged families significantly improve their chances of success early in life if they receive early support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, a daycare center strengthens the entire family system: Child care for children under 3 has been shown to increase parental employment, especially among mothers. Higher income improves the family\u2019s financial situation in the short term and can reduce child poverty. In the long term, it helps close the gender pay gap: Mothers can continue their careers, which helps prevent poverty in old age. In this way, the expansion of daycare helps relieve the burden on families and ensures that children have equal educational opportunities regardless of their background.   <\/span><\/p><p><b>Conclusion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attending daycare in early childhood pays off\u2014for both children and society. At daycare, children learn and develop important skills (social behavior, language, independence) through play. Various studies (such as EPPE and recent German research) confirm the positive effects of high-quality care. Parents can therefore rest assured: With caring teachers and a rich play environment, daycare is a real asset.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destatis.de\/DE\/Themen\/Gesellschaft-Umwelt\/Soziales\/Kindertagesbetreuung\/_inhalt.html#:~:text=Bundesamt%20,der%20Kinder%20unter%20drei%20Jahren\">Source 1<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindergartenpaedagogik.de\/fachartikel\/qualitaet-und-qualitaetssicherung\/qualitaet-standards-forderungen-studien\/forschungsergebnisse-zur-effektivitaet-fruehkindlicher-bildung-eppe-repey-und-speel\/#:~:text=Die%20EPPE,Schuljahres\">Source 2<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-929fbff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"929fbff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e3155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7e3155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"City Kids\" Education: Mindfulness, Nature, and Small Groups\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95f3b98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95f3b98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, experiences in nature provide an ideal setting for social interactions. Numerous studies show that children who regularly spend time in nature <\/span><b>develop better social skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> . As they explore together outdoors, children learn to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooperate<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, communicate, and resolve conflicts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our \u201cStadtk\u00fcken\u201d nature projects\u2014such as tending the daycare garden\u2014even the youngest children take on responsibilities and help one another. Together, the children plant, tend, and harvest, which not only strengthens their environmental awareness but also <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fosters teamwork<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and empathy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also make sure to keep <\/span><b>small group sizes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an atmosphere of <\/span><b>mindfulness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each group is small enough that every child feels safe and close friendships can form. Our educators treat every child with respect for their uniqueness. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Stadtk\u00fcken, every child is seen, accepted, and valued<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014and the children also feel this appreciation among themselves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this trusting environment, even shy children feel comfortable expressing their opinions and reaching out to others. This builds their self-confidence and, at the same time, teaches them to accept others. By practicing mindfulness in our daily interactions, we create an atmosphere in which social skills develop naturally.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5431b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5431b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2b30f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be2b30f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Promoting Social Development in Daycare\u2014Your Next Steps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6323bc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6323bc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At daycare, children become little social experts through play. <\/span><b>Making friends, sharing, arguing, and making up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014they learn all of this here for life. Especially at a nature-based daycare center like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stadtk\u00fcken<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fosters this development through attentive care, shared experiences in nature, and plenty of room for empathy.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Give your child the chance to thrive in this environment:<\/b><b><br\/><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/kitaplatz\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us <\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and see for yourself how we foster social development at our daycare.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many parents ask themselves: Is going to daycare really important? Why do we say yes? 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