THE EARLY YEARS Centre in Schaffhausen
Early Childhood Care and Learning Centre
Tailored care and education for children at every stage of their early development. We provide childcare for babies and toddlers (ages 0-3) and early childhood education (ages 3-6), creating a nurturing environment where children can explore, discover, and grow. Guided by caring professionals, we ensure each child begins their lifelong journey of learning in a setting designed to support their unique needs and potential.
WHAT SETS US APART
- Tailored Care to Fit Your Family’s Needs
- Always Open When You Need Us – 49 weeks a year
- Where English Leads, and Multilingualism Thrives
- Stay Connected, Every Step of the Way
- Quality Care with a Personal Touch
- Nature Is Our Classroom
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING
CHILDCARE FOR BABIES & TODDLERS (AGE 0-3)
In our nursery, trained professionals provide individualised care in a warm, family-like atmosphere. We foster a love of discovery as children explore their world, supporting milestones like speech, movement, and motor skills through sensory play, music, and activities such as cooking, puzzles, and role play. Socializing, building friendships, and experiencing the seasons with walks and picnics are also key to our approach.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AGE 3-6)
Our Early Learning Centre fosters curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in children, supporting their growth at their own pace in a safe, dynamic environment. Following the PYP curriculum, children explore four play-based units of inquiry each year, which include like “Who We Are” and “How We Express Ourselves,” while integrating language, maths, and science. Guided by the IB Learner Profile, they develop into principled, open-minded, and caring individuals through reflection, respectful communication, and collaborative learning.
OUR CURRICULUM
Guided by our philosophy, “Each mind has its own method,” we nurture children’s curiosity by tailoring our environment to their unique needs. Our routine balances staff-led activities for language, motor, and sensory development with free play, fostering social skills and collaboration. This approach encourages every child to explore, grow, and thrive in a supportive setting.
