The element-i childcare centre Justizzwerge has been located in Palais Bretzenheim in the centre of Mannheim’s squares near the palace since October 2013. There are a total of 30 places for children under the age of three (U3) and ten places for children over the age of three (Ü3).
The bright, well-equipped rooms are spread over three floors, which are connected by a staircase. The beautiful, idyllic outdoor area is located in the courtyard of the district court. The educational staff treat the children with warmth, cordiality and respect. They show them at eye level how exciting the world is. They have confidence in them, motivate them and support them in their interactions with each other. They encourage and support the children’s natural urge to explore and discover with experiments, projects, games and a wide range of materials.
A well-structured daily routine with impulse and free play phases, singing and discussion groups, offers the children the freedom, but also the boundaries they need to develop to their full potential. In this way, they develop self-confidence, from which they draw the resilience they need to cope with stressful life situations, stand up for their convictions and pursue their goals.
