Question 1

How many children are cared for daily?

Accepted Answer

At Kita Balu, a total of 56 children are cared for each day:12 children in each of the four toddler groups7 babies in the baby group

Question 2

🕑 What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Kita Balu is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Drop-off is between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and pick-up is between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Question 3

👣 From what age?

Accepted Answer

At Kita Balu, we care for children from 3 months of age until they start kindergarten.During their first year of kindergarten, children can also attend Kita Balu for morning and afternoon care. The fees remain the same as before.

Question 4

🍽️ What food is served?

Accepted Answer

Kita Balu does not serve pork. Our meals are balanced and child-friendly and are prepared without excessive seasoning or salt.Kita Balu is part of the Purzelbaum project, which promotes healthy eating and a wide variety of physical activities.We are also happy to accommodate vegetarian diets, lactose intolerance, and similar dietary needs at parents’ request.

Question 5

🧸 How does the settling-in process work?

Accepted Answer

We place particular emphasis on a gentle settling-in period for the children in our care. New children are gradually introduced to the group over a period of two to three weeks. We follow the Berlin settling-in model , which is based on close cooperation with parents. This model stipulates that the children's primary caregivers remain present initially to provide security, and the settling-in process is gradual , allowing the child to build trust in the new environment and caregivers at their own pace .

Question 6

📋 How do I apply for subsidized places?

Accepted Answer

Kita Balu, in cooperation with the City of Zurich, offers subsidized childcare places for preschool children (residents of Zurich). You can find out more and submit your application at the following link.

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