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That's why kitea!

Pedagogy and Values

Education begins with relationships – the future with attitude

Every child is unique. At kitea, we treat each child with kindness, respect, and unconditional appreciation. Our focus is on their strengths, resources, and potential. Our educational approach is child-centered. We support each child as an equal, create reliable conditions, and give them space to develop. We take children seriously in their desire and ability to shape their own learning processes and social relationships.

Together for a relationship

Daycare centers are places of learning. Learning begins with relationships. For this reason, we cultivate appreciative and respectful relationships on equal terms at all levels: with the children, within the group, within the team, and with the families. By ensuring that all children feel safe, accepted, and well cared for, we create the best foundation for successful skill development.

Together for education

At kitea, children acquire the skills they need to shape a promising future. To achieve this, we support children's (self-)learning processes individually and in a child-centered way.
  • We are sharpening our focus on the many educational opportunities that arise in everyday kindergarten life.
  • We address the questions and experiences of the children.
  • We provide space for experimentation, for developing one's own solutions, and for free play.

Together for the future

A positive self-image, an understanding of democracy, and social skills are three important elements for children to successfully launch their futures. They also need resilience and the ability to take responsibility, problem-solving skills, and creativity. We lay the foundation for all of this here and now by...
  • Designing relationships and educational processes in our daycare centers accordingly,
  • Living participation and inclusion,
  • Trusting children to be independent and enabling them to experience self-efficacy,
  • They are role models for the children entrusted to our care.

Our educational approach

Our pedagogy is based on a strong foundation of child protection, participation, and awareness of prejudice. Through targeted observation and continuous reflection, we create a safe environment where children forming relationships, experience their self-efficacy and fully develop their strengths. 

Our interactions in the daycare center

Rights & Protection

We actively advocate for children's rights. Every child has the right to complain and is accepted unconditionally in their individuality.

Bonding & Role Model

With love and patience, we build strong relationships. We are aware of our role model function and treat families with respect and goodwill.

Education & Participation

As learning partners, we accompany children on their journey and discover the world together with them. We enable genuine participation for children and parents and jointly manage transitions, such as starting school.

Quality & Reflection

Our services are guided by careful observation. We critically reflect on our actions, question prejudices, and cultivate a constructive feedback culture.

Our educational approach in brief:

  • Powerfocus: We focus on what the child can do, not on what (still) is missing. 
  • Self-efficacy: Our children learn that their actions make a difference.. 
  • Professionalism: Our educational work is not a matter of chance, but the result of constant reflection.