Daycare Zurich Wiedikon - german & english

Offer

In our Daycare we offer a safe learning environment for the children in German and English

The priority of the Daycare is to provide the children with first-class care and attention. We bring in a large number of toys, selected books, games, music and movement activities.

Children have enormous learning potential and they are ready and eager to discover the world. They deal with a large number of things and constantly ask questions. It is important to answer them in a way they can understand.

We want to offer the children a safe, varied and interesting environment in an organised and playful setting so they are able to get a broad overview of the most diverse aspects of life and develop their own personality.

They are looked after in a bilingual environment German and English. We have hired trained caregivers in German and English.

We want to offer the parents the opportunity to pursue their professional activities with the certainty that their child will not only be in good hands during this time, but will also be encouraged according to their requirements and needs.

Since the founders of Wings School are working parents themselves, and placed their own children in the care of the school, there is a personal interest in offering the best care.

Enrollment Daycare

Daycare Team

The Daycare groups are supervised by a German or English speaking carer together with an apprentice and assistant. On every group both languages are spoken during the day.

Head of Daycare (recognized)
Qualified childcare supervisor (recognised or the equivalent) German speaking
Qualified childcare supervisor (recognised or the equivalent) German speaking
Apprentice in training
Assistant

Kitchen and Housekeeping
Qualified Cook, Cleaner and Assistant

All carers attend a first aid course and a fire fighting course. .

The Wings School complies with the legal requirements of the SKV, elementary school authorities and the corresponding Swiss authority regarding working hours, holidays, salaries, training and further education of employees.

Program

The weekly Daycare program supports the children in all areas of development in both languages.

This is an outline of our daily routine.

Morning session

7.30 – 8.50 Arrival, Breakfast and Preparation.

During this time the children have the opportunity to eat something if they arrive before 8:30 and to play in the classroom.

Forenoon

9.00 – 11.30 Paytime

During this time children take part in various activities such as the morning circle, outings, freeplay. These activities are planned and coordinated by the child care/teaching staff.

Lunch session

11.30 – 14.00 Lunch time, Nap, Relax

A hot meal is prepared daily in our in-house Kitchen by a qualified Chef. The menu is published at the beginning of the week. Meals will include things like spaghetti, chicken with potatoes, meat with vegetables etc.

After lunch children have the opportunity to relax by either taking a short nap, playing or listening to a story.

Birds Nest

13.30 – 15.00 Birds Nest

The Daycare children, who are over the age of three, have the opportunity to meet with children from the other groups and take part in special activities organised by a Daycare worker.

Snack

15.30 – 16.15 Snack

At around 16:00 the main part of the day ends and children who stay later in the Daycare, join together for a small snack (fruit) at around 17:30.

Wrap-up

17.30 – 18.30 Play, Departure

At 18:00 the children prepare for the end of the day. They help tidy up and play together with other groups until parents come and pick them up.

Daycare Curriculum

Language, sports, maths & science, dance, theather, excursions, arts, crafts

Am Anfang jedes Monats/Themas wird eine detaillierte Übersicht des Lehrstoffes in der Kinderkrippe vorbereitet, der auch den Eltern zugänglich ist, damit sie einen Überblick über die Themen und Lernziele haben, mit denen sich die Kinder auseinandersetzen.

Language

Children are taught in both English and German. The languages are clearly distinguished. Staff only speak to the children in their spoken language; this avoids potential language mix ups.

Language development includes: learning basic phonics, introduction to the alphabet, visual aids, understanding the language and using it accurately.

Arts & Crafts

The aim of the arts subject is to develop creativity and aesthetic appreciation. The children experience a wide variety of media such as drawing, painting, clay, hammers & nails, nut & bolts, dough, scissors, paper, cardboard, glue, tape, etc.

The children’s artwork will be displayed in classrooms and school hallways. At the end of each year the children can take their work home with them.

Outside Play

It is very important to us to let the children spend enough time outdoors. Since we do not have our own garden we try to visit the surrounding playgrounds and parks everyday or at least three times a week.

Music, Dance & Theater

One of the very important parts of learning is music. Music is a form of expression. We regularly sing and dance as well as introduce the children to a variety of instruments and musical styles. The children are encouraged to creatively develop their rhythm, sense of movement and learn to experience their body through sound.

Excursions

We arrange 1-2 full day excursions per year as well as several half-day excursions. In many cases the excursions will be linked to a current theme.

Parental Events

In the interest of the child, good cooperation between paretns and teachers is important.

Parents Evenings

Once a year the staff arrange a parent evening for each class. This is an information session and also gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents and ask the teachers questions.

Parent teacher meetings

Parent teacher meetings take place once in year, normally in the Spring.

Wings Party

In the Summer, we invite all parents, children and staff to a barbeque where we can get to know each other better.

Turnip parade

Each year the Daycare and Kindergarten teams invite Wings School families to join us on a traditional turnip parade through the area. Drinks and snacks are made available at the end.