Welcome to Kita Wasen, your warm and professional childcare center in Wasen in the Emmental. With us, children from 3 months onward find a safe place where they can play, learn, and develop freely. As a small and personal daycare, we place great value on security, individual support, and nature-based experiences. Our experienced team accompanies the children every day with heart and pedagogical expertise. If you are looking for a quality-oriented daycare in the Emmental, Kita Wasen is the ideal place for your child. ⭐ About Us Kita Wasen – Small Groups & Personal Care Kita Wasen is a private, politically and religiously independent childcare center in the Emmental. With a maximum of 15 children cared for at the same time, we create an environment where each child is seen and supported individually. Our team consists of qualified childcare professionals, trainees, and interns who together create a warm and stable care environment. We work closely with parents to ensure transparent, loving, and professional childcare. Kita Wasen offers: • small, clearly structured child groups • individual support for each child • daily outdoor activities and nature experiences • safe, clear structures in the daily routine ⭐ Pedagogical Concept Child-Centered Education – Play, Explore, Discover At Kita Wasen, we accompany children according to the principle: “Help me do it myself.” Our pedagogy combines independence, security, and active learning. Children are given space to follow their own ideas, make social experiences, and live out their natural curiosity. Our focus areas: • fostering independence • nature-based education & outdoor movement • creative learning opportunities indoors & outdoors • age-appropriate projects and activities • respectful, attachment-oriented interaction This approach creates a safe environment where children can courageously try new things and develop in a healthy way. ⭐ Daily Routine A Structured and Lovingly Designed Day at the Kita A clear rhythm gives children orientation and a sense of well-being. At Kita Wasen, we shape the day with fixed rituals, varied activities, and enough time for free play. Typical daily routine at Kita Wasen: • 06:30 – 08:30 Arrival, free play • from 07:00 Breakfast for children who haven’t eaten at home • 09:00 Morning circle & shared start • Morning Nature time, creative activities, movement • 11:30 Balanced lunch • 12:15 – 14:00 Nap and quiet time • 14:30 Afternoon snack • Afternoon Garden time, projects, free play • until 18:00 Pick-up time This creates a lively yet reliable daily rhythm. ⭐ Registration & Available Places Secure a Daycare Spot in the Emmental Kita Wasen accepts children from 3 months up to the basic school level. The minimum attendance is two half-days per week. Parents benefit from: • childcare vouchers • individual settling-in period • personal consultation • flexible care hours (06:30–18:00) For information on available spaces or to schedule a non-binding visit, we look forward to hearing from you.
