Loving Childcare for Toddlers from around 14 Months to 3.5 Years
Just 4–5 children per caregiver – providing individual attention, regular trips to nearby playgrounds, sensory activities, creative and early learning experiences, and plenty of time for free play.
Our toddler group is called “Löwenzahn” – the German word for “dandelion”
Our Löwenzahn Group
Our caregiver-to-child ratio allows us to respond individually to each child’s needs, abilities and development throughout the day.
Regular and trusting communication with parents is very important to us. We keep you informed every day about your child’s experiences, development and well-being. We are always available for brief conversations, while developmental reviews or longer discussions can be arranged by appointment, allowing plenty of time to talk through any questions you may have.
When children move from our Gänseblümchen Baby Group to the Löwenzahn Toddler Group, we support them through a smooth and gradual transition within Krabbelnest. For children who are new to our nursery, we place the same emphasis on a gentle settling-in period in close cooperation with their parents.
A key focus of our Löwenzahn Toddler Group is movement and active play, alongside Montessori activities and materials. We regularly take the children to nearby playgrounds, giving them plenty of opportunities to move, explore and play outdoors. Especially at a time when children have fewer opportunities for outdoor movement in everyday life, we believe these experiences are particularly important.
In the mornings, you will often find our Löwenzahn children at one of the nearby playgrounds. When we stay indoors, they have plenty of opportunities to be active in our dedicated movement room – climbing, dancing, exercising, enjoying movement songs and exploring a variety of changing movement activities.
We also provide plenty of time, space and materials for free play. Through play, children develop concentration, creativity, problem-solving skills and social skills – often more naturally than through adult-led activities or structured games.
It is very important to us to involve children in everyday activities. Tidying up together, making the beds, hanging up towels, getting dressed or setting the table – everyday routines offer countless opportunities for children to learn, participate and experience a sense of independence and achievement.
Our Löwenzahn children also enjoy exploring and working with a wide variety of materials and tools, from paints and modelling dough to preparing food together. They paint, cut, stir, experiment and discover. Cooking and baking activities are especially popular with the children.
Learning Activities
Our learning activities take place both with the whole group and in smaller groups. These include, for example:
- Singing and exploring simple rhythm instruments
- Looking at and talking about picture books, reading aloud and storytelling
- Rhymes and fingerplays
- Arts and crafts: gluing, cutting and modelling
- Painting and drawing
- Preparing snacks, baking and cooking
- Celebrating special occasions together: birthdays, Carnival, the Lantern Festival and more
- Developing social skills through playing together and everyday interactions
- Montessori materials such as the Brown Stair and Pink Tower, with a particular focus on Practical Life activities such as pouring, using pipettes and tongs, cutting and working with dressing frames
- Sensory activities such as scent-matching games, tactile bags, sound cylinders and sound-matching games
- Puzzles and first simple games with rules
- And much more
Fresh, Home-Cooked Meals Every Day
We prepare fresh, toddler-friendly meals every day. Our meals are prepared with reduced salt and no added sugar, and we make sure our weekly menu is varied and balanced.
The children enjoy helping to prepare their snacks, gaining practical everyday skills and independence along the way.
Childcare Options to Suit Your Family
We offer a range of childcare options from 16 to 40 hours per week, including half-day, part-time and full-time care.
Our Approach to Early Childhood Care
Find out more about our approach to caring for toddlers, including the settling-in process, our daily routine and the principles that guide our work with the children. Our full Pedagogical Concept is available in German. If needed, you can use your preferred translation tool to read it in your language.
Fees
From €370 per month in 2026 – including the cost of our higher caregiver-to-child ratio, meals, nappies and other food and care essentials. There are no additional monthly fees.
