Daycare centre University dwarves

Loving care directly on the campus

Our three-group daycare centre Uni-Zwerge is located in the middle of the Paderborn University campus at Pohlweg 45a and offers a total of 54 children aged 4 months to school age a place to play, learn and feel at home.

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Two children on a seesaw outdoors, surrounded by other children playing and a toy in bright colours.
Children place coloured shapes on a picture of three cheerful characters with different hats.
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Mini-humans, Maxi care!

In our daycare centre, we look after the children in mixed-age groups:

  • Two groups for children under the age of three (U3)
    Each with 15 seats per group.
  • One group for children over the age of three (Ü3)
    With space for 23 Children.

Our dedicated team consists of 11 employees with a wide range of qualifications: Educators, social pedagogues, a social manager, a curative education nurse, an everyday helper/kitchen assistant and a motor therapist. As a multi-professional team, we support each child individually and holistically in their development.

Every year, we support a professional trainee in their training and offer practical experience as well as close supervision from our specialised staff. The daycare centre management is also regularly active in the groups in order to strengthen direct contact with children and families.

Our housekeeping team takes care of your physical well-being: a cook prepares fresh, balanced meals every day, supported by an everyday helper.

Pedagogical profile

The educational profile of the Uni-Zwerge daycare centre is based on Montessori pedagogy and the guiding principle „Help me to do it myself“.

At the centre of our work is the promotion of each child's personal development. We support and encourage the children to act independently and to develop their individual abilities and interests in a prepared environment according to Maria Montessori.

Our daycare centre offers the children a feel-good place where they are accepted and valued for their uniqueness. Clear rules, rituals and boundaries create an atmosphere of safety and security.

An important part of our educational work is also to encourage the children to recognise and express their feelings. The protection and well-being of the children is our top priority. This is why our centre has a comprehensive child protection concept that includes the legal basis, possible types of risk and specific procedures in the event of a risk to the child's welfare.

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Your opportunities to get involved in our day care centre

  • Parents' Council
    Become part of the Parents' Council - the election takes place at the beginning of every daycare centre year. Here you can actively shape the dialogue between parents and the team.
  • Festivals & promotions
    Get involved in celebrations, projects or special events - your support is very welcome!
  • Everyday life in the daycare centre
    Take an active part in daycare centre life and work with us to create a lively, open community.

Co-operation with the parents

A trusting cooperation between parents and educational staff is a central building block for us in order to support each child's development in the best possible way and to achieve support that complements the family. We hold regular meetings to discuss your child's stage of development and discuss your individual concerns, worries, wishes and expectations.

Transparency, openness and mutual respect form the foundation of our communication. Together, we create a family atmosphere in which children and parents feel equally comfortable.

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Opening hours & dates

Delivery time

Mon-Fri 07:15-09:00 hrs

Pick-up time

Mon-Fri 14:30-17:15

Weekly childcare hours

45 hours

Closing times

The daycare centre is closed during the year on public holidays, between Christmas and New Year and for three weeks during the school and semester holidays. The centre is also closed on team training or preparation days.

All closing times and dates are communicated in good time via notices, letters to parents and the online diary.

LOCATION THE UNI-ZWERGE DAYCARE CENTRE

The Uni-Zwerge daycare centre is located directly on the campus of Paderborn University. Each group has its own access to the spacious outdoor area with a child-friendly play landscape that invites imaginative play.

Address

Pohlweg 45a
33098 Paderborn

Costs

Parental contribution

Parental contributions for attending a day care centre are levied by the local youth welfare office. The amount of the contribution is based on the parents' income and can be requested from the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Paderborn can be requested.

Catering allowance

A meal fee is charged for children's meals (lunch, snacks, fruit and drinks) from the age of 1. Paderborn University students pay €74, Paderborn University employees and working parents from the surrounding area pay €99 per month (as of February 2023).

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Registration for
a Childcare place made easy

Would you like to enrol your child in one of our daycare centres? We will be happy to advise you personally on the two centres, the contractual framework and explain all the steps leading up to your child's enrolment.

Online reservation via the Day-care centre navigator

To register, you must also register in the Day-care centre navigator of the city of Paderborn. This is a centralised online system for all daycare centres in the city of Paderborn, which is used to allocate places.

In the Kita-Navigator you can apply for up to eight facilities at the same time - including ours, of course. Important: Places are allocated exclusively via this system and according to the criteria of the respective organisation.

???? Remember deadline:

If you need a place for the new daycare year (starting on 1 August), you should send your child to by 31 October at the latest. in the Kita-Navigator.

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Current Dates

dateAppointment nameDescription of the
04.02.2026Toy Day
09.02.2026Visit from the teddy hospital for the university giants
12.02.2026Daycare centre carnival party
13.02.2026Photo catch-up with Kids Club Click7:30 am to 12:30 pm
14:30 to 15:30:
Family and sibling photos
24.02.2026Staff meeting of the STWDaycare centre closes at 14:30
02.03.2026 - 20.03.2026Movement Pass„ campaign“
04.03.2026Toy Day
17.03.2026
19.03.2026		Sports days at the university racecourse
27.03.2026Concept dayDaycare centre closed
30.03.2026Pajama day
01.04.2026Toy Day
03.04.2026 - 06.04.2026Easter holidaysDaycare centre closed
07.04.2026Easter party at the kindergarten
13.04.2026
20.04.2026
27.04.2026		Untouchables programme starts for the Uni Giants until June 2026
14.04.2026
15.04.2026		Conversations with parents Magic Trolls
16.04.2026
17.04.2026		Parent talks with forest elves
21.04.2026
22.04.2026
23.04.2026		Parent-teacher conferences Moon gnomes
01.05.2026Public holiday
1 May		Daycare centre closed
04.05.2026
11.05.2026
18.05.2026		Untouchables programme for the university giants
06.05.2026Toy Day
14.05.2026 - 15.05.2026Public holiday
Ascension Day
Bridge day		Daycare centre closed
21.05.2026
22.05.2026		Dates daycare centre photographer
25.05.2026Public holiday
Whit Monday		Daycare centre closed
01.06.2026
08.06.2026		Untouchables programme for the university giantsMaple Ball Park
03.06.2026Toy Day
04.06.2026 - 05.06.2026Public holiday
Corpus Christi
Bridge day		Daycare centre closed

Emergency care
11.06.2026AStA FestivalDaycare centre closes at 14:00
22.06.2026Flexible conception day
01.07.2026Toy Day
02.07.2026Daycare centre summer party
08.07.2026Satchel fashion show for university giants
14.07.2026Uni-Giant final excursion
24.07.2026Farewell Uni Giants
Last day of daycare before the summer holidays
27.07.2026 - 14.08.2026Daycare summer holidays
17.08.2026Educational dayDaycare centre closed
18.08.2026First day of daycare after the summer holidays

Frequent Questions (FAQ)

Your contact person

Management Uni-Zwerge

Svenja Hirtenjohann

Address: Pohlweg 45a, 33098 Paderborn

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