KinderHOUSE is a German-English parents’ initiative that provides after-school care for 24 boys and girls in the first to fourth grades of primary school until 5:15 p.m., as well as care during holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
KinderHOUSE e.V. was founded in 2002 as a registered association. Since then, parents have been involved as members of the association. In December 2024, KinderHOUSE moved into new, self-designed premises on the ground floor of Erzgießereistraße 48 in the Maxvorstadt district. The after-school care center is within walking distance for children from the primary school on Blutenburgstraße (‘Grundschule an der Blutenburgstraße’) and the primary school on Dachauer Straße (‘Grundschule an der Dachauer Straße’).
The new premises comprise light-filled rooms with a total floor space of 225 sqm, including a main room (for homework and lunch), a playroom with a climbing wall, a foosball room, a relaxation area, an office, a kitchen, a washroom, two children’s bathrooms, one adult bathroom, a storage room, a storage area, and an entrance area with a cloakroom.
Although the facility does not have its own green space, Maßmannpark is in the immediate vicinity, and other playgrounds are within walking distance.
The educational team consists of three members: a head educator, an educator, and an English-speaking assistant. The team draws its educational standards from diverse and continuously evolving pedagogical approaches available. The educational work is primarily oriented toward the KinderHOUSE children, both as individuals and as a group. The unique personalities of the three team members are directly incorporated into this approach.
KinderHOUSE provides a space where children learn to manage their behavior and emotions. Independence, openness, and personal interests are fostered with a focus on responsible and appreciative interactions. The team’s primary goal is to create a family-like, honest, stable, and humorous atmosphere that encourages children to enjoy their time there. This environment also offers opportunities for friendships to develop.
The children interact with one another, regardless of age or gender, creating a cohesive group characterized by a sense of „we.“ These aspects of KinderHOUSE, practiced on a daily basis, provide children with orientation and security. The aim is for the children to leave KinderHOUSE with a positive attitude toward life.
