Description and Stations

We are easily accessible by car, bus, and train. The Bergeborbeck Bahnhof tram stop (tram lines 101 and 106) and the Friedrich-Lange-Straße bus stop (lines 140 and 196) are in the immediate vicinity. If you are traveling by car, there are plenty of parking spaces nearby.

Introduction/specifics

My name is Handan Sevgican, born on April 18, 1972. I am married and have two adult sons. I completed my training as a medical assistant in 1993. From January 2019 to June 2019, I completed the qualification course to become a childminder through the Diakoniewerk Essen professional association. Since November 2019, I have been caring for up to nine children aged 1-3 years in our large daycare center "Die kleinen Spatzen" (The Little Sparrows) together with my sister, Nurcihan Özgen. We provide care until they start daycare. I very much look forward to a wonderful, exciting time with your children.

Rooms

Our daycare center, which was rented specifically for childcare, is centrally located at Haus-Berge-Straße 207 in Essen-Bergeborbeck. It is on the ground floor and measures approximately 73 square meters. The entrance leads to the changing room area. In the lovingly furnished, large play area, children have plenty of space to explore, play, and romp. A separate room offers the children the opportunity to rest during the day. Here, each child has their own bed for a nap. There is also a bathroom and a kitchen.

Outdoor Facilities

Your children can roam freely in our fully fenced garden. There are play equipment such as a slide, sandpit, and various vehicles (pedal cars, etc.).

Daily Schedule

7:00 a.m. Drop-off time (greeting children, interaction with parents), free play
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast together
8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Free play, singing, outdoor time, craft time
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Nap (sleep or rest)
2:00 p.m. Fruit and vegetables for snacking
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free play, pick-up time (interaction with parents, saying goodbye to children)

On Fridays, the children are picked up at 2:00 p.m.

Food

Breakfast: There are various types of bread, jam, poultry sausage, cheese, fruit, and vegetables.
Lunch: We cook fresh food daily. This includes seasonal vegetables, fish, and meat.
Afternoon snack: Fruit and vegetables.

Water is available at all times. Unsweetened tea is also available for breakfast.

Cultural considerations are taken into account. We do not serve pork!

Basics

We want the children to enjoy coming to us and have fun. We achieve this through loving and sincere interactions. Our goal is to support the children in developing their self-confidence and independence and to expand their abilities without overwhelming them.

Quality Assurance

- Qualification course for childcare providers
- Regular participation in continuing education courses
- Participation in the "First Aid for Toddlers" course every two years
- Hygiene training at the health department
- Member of the Essen Childcare Interest Group
- Professional support from the Diakoniewerk Essen as a professional association

Cooperations

We cooperate with the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Essen and the Diakoniewerk Essen, as specialist advisors for child day care, and have regular contact with other child day care providers.

Teamwork with parents

A good working relationship with you is extremely important to us. We strive to build an open, personal, and collaborative relationship with you. For the benefit of the children, we remain in constant contact. We make arrangements regarding care times, educational ideas, experiences, and the children's developmental stages. These "brief chats" take place daily.

Holiday Care

The professional association is your contact for vacation or sick leave cover.