Kita Murmeli

The nature-loving daycare center in Forch

Under the leadership of Claudia Dubs and her competent and motivated team, children aged between 5 months and 5th grade can enjoy an unforgettable and unique experience.

At the Murmeli daycare center and its surroundings, we create the best conditions for bringing children closer to animals and nature. The children learn to take responsibility, make decisions independently, and act. They develop a strong personality with healthy self-esteem and high social skills.

Nursery

Origins and motivations

The Murmeli daycare center is the result of the original Knopf playgroup. It was founded by Claudia Dubs in 2000.

In 2015, we were granted cantonal approval for the Murmeli nursery. We care for a maximum of 62 children aged 5 months to 5th grade in a loving environment with plenty of contact with animals and nature.

Educational principles, goals, and tasks

The child is the center of our attention. Every child is an independent personality and has the right to be perceived, accompanied, and respected in their own way. The child is in the process of "becoming." In order to develop as much of their potential as possible, they need a variety of opportunities to gain experience. We respond to individual needs and abilities and help children to recognize themselves in their development (promoting self-confidence).

Children leave the protected, familiar environment of their family and enter the larger community of the nursery. They are confronted with a wealth of new experiences, joys, but also fears, and must learn to deal with them. We give children the space and time to experience opportunities to find their place in the group. Every child should feel safe and completely at ease with us. Our nursery has a positive attitude towards all educational influences. You are welcome to request our complete educational concept from us.

 

Daily routine

The Murmeli nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Daily routine/structure
7:00–7:30 a.m. Quiet arrival of the first children, possibly with breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Arrival of most children
9:00 a.m. Morning ritual
10:00 a.m. Snack
10:15–11:20 Free play and/or guided activity
11:20–11:30 Setting the table, doing chores (according to the children's chore schedule)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunch followed by teeth brushing
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Afternoon rest (as needed; we cater to each child's individual needs)
1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Free play and/or guided group activity
3:15 p.m. Tidying up with the children
3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon snack
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free play
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free play, outdoor time, pick-up time

 

Unique experiences at the Murmeli nursery

Our program is very varied and offers many unique experiences. Whenever possible, we spend part of the day outdoors in the yard, in the forest, or sometimes in our teepee. We offer the children the opportunity to actively participate in everyday life with the farm animals and to help out. Would you like to know more about the detailed daily schedule? We are happy to provide information and look forward to hearing from you.