We are the element-i Brenzbären childcare centre in Giengen – a lively place where children help shape their daily lives with curiosity, imagination and their own ideas. We create a wide range of spaces for learning and discovery and support each child attentively along their individual path of development. Animals and nature play a special role in our centre and are brought to life for the children in many different ways throughout the day.
For our youngest children, there is a sheltered ‘Nest’ on the ground floor, complete with a play kitchen and a large climbing structure. At the beginning of the day, all children spend time together. Familiar caregivers provide them with a sense of security and guidance.
All our rooms invite children to explore, be active and express their creativity. In the sensory workshop and discovery lab, they can experiment and investigate. The gym offers plenty of space for movement and play, while imaginative structures and new worlds are created in the building room. In the workshop and art studio, the children work with tools as well as natural and everyday materials. Upcycling also plays an important role.
Our project room is particularly versatile. It has already been transformed into a holiday destination, a winter wonderland, a classroom, a theatre and a dinosaur world. It is currently becoming an enchanted forest. The room is continually changing, opening up new opportunities for play and learning.
There is also plenty to discover beyond the childcare centre. On outings, while collecting litter and on trips around the local area, the children get to know their surroundings. A special highlight is our annual forest week in Hasenloch, which all the children spend together at the Naturfreundehaus.
Our proximity to the Lina Hähnle School further enriches our daily life. Former Brenzbären children visit us at the fence during their school breaks, and spontaneous or planned singing sessions regularly bring us together. Our diverse team contributes a wide range of talents and ideas, shaping our childcare centre with dedication, creativity and passion.
Our Brenzbären childcare centre is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and invites children, families and anyone interested to join us at the centre on Saturday, 26 September, from 11 a.m. Further details will follow, but one thing is already certain: there will be a colourful programme for children, including a bear hospital.
