Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome and embrace diversity as an enrichment for all children, families and educators.
For us, diversity means: different family structures, cultures, rituals, traditions, religions and languages from Potsdam and beyond. This diversity enriches our daily life and our community at the Kinderhaus.
Our Principles
Individual Development
We reject gender stereotypes and encourage every child to live their individuality. Our educators actively observe to recognise when children are ready to learn and offer individualised educational opportunities.
Our Understanding of Inclusion
"Inclusion in early childhood education considers the whole personality and all forms of diversity. It focuses not only on children with and without disabilities, but also on children from other cultures and languages, different social backgrounds, behaviours, talents or impairments." (Venohr, 2015)
Montessori Approach
Our pedagogy offers comprehensive learning opportunities, individualised support and inclusive care, in which children recognise their own strengths and experience how the different abilities of others enable mutual support.
Our Resources
Staff
Educators with Montessori training as well as specialists in special education, sign language and audiopedagogy.
Accessibility
Barrier-free building with accessible garden and a prepared environment with materials at child-friendly heights.
Collaboration
Close cooperation with parents and external institutions (therapeutic, psychological, youth welfare).
Individual Admission
Case-by-case decisions on whether our conditions can meet the specific needs of a child.