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.
Mini-humans, Maxi care!
In our daycare centre, we look after the children in mixed-age groups:
- A group for children aged 4 months to under three years (U3)
with space for 12 children. - Two groups for children aged 2 to 6 each with 21 children per group.
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.
The Mensa Academica prepares fresh, balanced meals every day to cater for your dietary needs.
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. For this reason, our centre has a comprehensive child protection concept that includes legal principles, possible types of risk and specific procedures in the event of a risk to children's welfare.
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 professionals 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 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.
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 enquired about.
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).
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 nursery year (starting on 1 August), you should send your child to by 31 October at the latest. in the Kita-Navigator.
Current Dates
| date | Appointment name | Description of the |
|---|---|---|
| 02.09.2026 | Toy Day | |
| 08.09.2026 | University Giants Outing ASP Depot | |
| 16.09.2026 | General Parents’ Meeting | |
| 29.09.2026 | Parent-teacher meetings University giants | Wood Elves Group |
| 30.09.2026 | Parent-teacher meetings University giants | Moon Elves Group |
| 05.10.2026 | Concept day | Daycare centre closed |
| 07.10.2026 | Toy Day | |
| 16.10.2026 | Dental health check-up | |
| 26.102026 | Pajama day | |
| 02.11.2026 | Making lanterns Magic Trolls | 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
| 03.11.2026 | Making lanterns Wood Elves | 09:00 – 11:00 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm |
| 04.11.2026 | Making lanterns Moon Elf | 09:00 – 11:00 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm |
| 04.11.2026 | Toy Day | |
| 12.11.2026 | Lantern Festival | |
| 17.11.2026 | Day Care Centre Committee | |
| 02.12.2026 | Toy Day | |
| 07.12.2026 | St Nicholas’ Day celebrations | |
| 09.12.2026 | Nursery Christmas Party | 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
| 18.12.2026 | Last day at nursery before the Christmas closure | |
| 04.01.2027 | First day at nursery after the Christmas closure | |
| 06.01.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 29.01.2027 | Concept day | Daycare centre closed |
| 03.02.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 04.02.2027 | Carnival celebrations | |
| 03.03.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 12.03.2027 | Concept day | Daycare centre closed |
| 30.03.2027 | Easter celebrations | |
| 31.03.2027 | Pajama day | |
| 06.04.2027 | Untouchables collaboration University giants | 06.04. -11.05.2027 every Tuesday 08:45 – 09:30 |
| 07.04.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 13.04.2027 | Untouchables collaboration University giants | 08:45 – 09:30 |
| Parent-teacher meetings Magic Trolls | 15 kW Dates to be confirmed | |
| 20.04.2027 | Untouchables collaboration University giants | 08:45 – 09:30 |
| Parent-teacher meetings Wood Elves | 16 kW Dates to be confirmed | |
| 27.04.2027 | Untouchables collaboration University giants | 08:45 – 09:30 |
| Parent-teacher meetings Moon Elf | 17 kW Dates to be confirmed | |
| 04.05.2027 | Untouchables – Collaboration University giants | 08:45 – 09:30 |
| 05.05.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 07.05.2027 | Bridge day Support based on a needs assessment | |
| 11.05.2027 | Untouchables collaboration University giants | 08:45 – 09:30 |
| 28.05.2027 | Bridge day Support based on a needs assessment | |
| Concept day | Daycare centre closed June 2027, date to be confirmed | |
| 02.06.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 01.07.2027 | Daycare centre summer party | |
| 07.07.2027 | Toy Day | |
| 26.07.2027 | Nursery holiday closure | 26 July – 13 August 2027 |
| 16.08.2027 | Educational day | Daycare centre closed |
Frequent Questions (FAQ)
Interested parents can always contact us by phone or e-mail to arrange an individual viewing appointment.
In principle, it is also possible to get a childcare place at the „Uni-Zwerge“ daycare centre if you are not affiliated with Paderborn University or are not studying there. Registration and allocation of childcare places is carried out via the City of Paderborn's Kita Navigator. Criteria specific to the daycare centre are also taken into account.
If the childcare contract has already been signed, the childcare contract for the child remains the same. As the student status has changed, only the cost contribution for the catering allowance will be adjusted.
Organisation-specific criteria are based on the profile and mission of the organisation. In our organisation, these include
- Family situations with special support needs
- University affiliation of the parents (employees or students)
- Pedagogical aspects such as age structure and group composition
- Siblings, who already attend the daycare centre
Your contact person
Management Uni-Zwerge
Heike Westermann
Address: Pohlweg 45a, 33098 Paderborn
