A Warm Welcome
to
Montessori-Brigitte-Kindergarten
the german and englisch speaking inclusive kindergarten for children aged
3 to 7 years old
Life holds many surprises and challenges, which one should be prepared for. Therefore, the children entrusted to us are both supported and challenged by the principles of Montessori pedagogy. Playful accumulation of experience, support of self-reliance and consolidation of social competences within the framework of a constructive cooperation are predominant.
The Montessori-Brigitte-Kindergarten offers an ambiance that inspires children to discover their environment at their own pace. We maintain an atmosphere of trust and security. Tolerance and respect, as well as affectionate caring, are encouraged both between teachers and children and among the children themselves.
About Us
The Montessori-Brigitte-Kindergarten was founded in 1979 as the first Montessori-Kindergarten in Basel. As an inclusive kindergarten it endeavors to accompany children after the principles of Maria Montessori. Taking into account the cantonal policies, children learn the necessary educational abilities and are supported in the development of their whole personality.
In a warm and cordial atmosphere children learn to accept and respect each other and themselves. Our goal is to include children in everyday life, to educate them to a cooperative behaviour and to support them in their natural use of learning to think and act.
We are neither bound by ideologies nor by confessions and are first and foremost committed to the interests of each individual child. We are a private kindergarten and accredited by the state and AMS (Assoziation Montessori Schweiz). The kindergarten is run by the association of Montessori-Brigitte-Kindergarten Basel.
What We Offer
The children are taught by German and Englishspeaking teachers and encouraged to behave independently.
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 12:00
kindergartentime
the main focus lies on activities with our Montessori material
12:00 - 14:00
Lunchtime
including a freshly cooked meal
14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon programs:
- Early childhood English - Sing & Move
- German as 2nd language - Make & Bake
- Art & Craft
- Kids in the Kitchen
16:00 - 17:00
Additional care
Two theatre performances per year, several theme projects and excursions complete our mornings.
The afternoon programs are optional and charged seperately.
Our Team
Andrea Kaiser
Kindergartenleiterin, Dr. Psychologin
Sarah Halliday
Pädagogische Leiterin, dipl. Kindergärtnerin, dipl. Montessori-Erzieherin
Kathrin Schnoz
Dipl. Montessori-Erzieherin
Daniella Hamid-Geldner
Dipl. Erzieherin
Christine Salathé
Dipl. Kindergärtnerin
Marion Elbling
Dipl. Musikerzieherin
"Help me to help myself."
Montessori Pedagogy
Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952) was the first woman to study medicine in Italy. She demanded a new understanding of the child and its disposition, and a new educational method based on this. The necessity to educate should no longer be in the foreground, the self-reliance of the child ought to be encouraged instead. A rich and diverse array of didactic working materials developed for this purpose should inspire the child to discover its environment of its own accord and to master obstacles. The consequent individualization is the focus of the learning process. The pedagogy is ideal for all children including children with special needs.
The Montessori materials are an integral part of the learning process. They encourage the child to develop its personality through self-motivation and freedom of choice. Through this the child gains courage, trust and confidence.
Information: Andrea Kaiser
Kannenfeldstrasse 28
Im Hinterhof
4056 Basel
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