Daycare centre MS-Cunegonde
GROW, DISCOVER AND BIRTHDAY
We want to give children the opportunity to discover and actively experience their own world. To do this, they need a place where they are accepted and strengthened in their entire personality.
A trusting relationship between parents and educational staff is particularly important to us - it forms the basis for a partnership-based, family-supporting cooperation.
Our aim is to create a child-friendly environment in which everyone feels comfortable and safe. Through empathetic guidance and a prepared environment, we create a space that enables both security and development.
Mini-humans, Maxi care!
In our daycare centre, we look after the children in mixed-age groups:
- The MS-Kunigunde daycare centre looks after a total of 102 children in 6 groups.
- There are 17 children aged between 4 months and 6 years in each group.
On the bridge of the „MS-Kunigunde“, Gabriele Wolters-Ruschkowski, the head of the daycare centre, and the deputy head, Kirsten Köster, together with a team of 22 educational specialists, keep the ship on course. As a multi-professional team, they support each child individually and holistically in their development.
The educational team is supported by two cooks, a kitchen assistant and an everyday helper for the preparation of meals and other housekeeping activities.
Educational Profile
A Mindful togetherness - characterised by respect, trust and empathy - forms the foundation of our educational approach. We attach great importance to sensitive educator behaviour and an atmosphere in which children feel protected and accepted.
Our protection mandate is firmly anchored in this: the MS-Kunigunde daycare centre has a comprehensive, institution-specific child protection concept that includes both legal principles and clear procedures in the event of a risk to a child's well-being. In this way, we ensure a safe environment for your child.
Objective
Our aim is to give the children space to develop their strengths and take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Clear rules, recurring rituals and lovingly set boundaries provide a reliable structure that creates orientation and security.
At the centre of our educational work is the conviction that children are active creators of their own development. In line with Montessori pedagogy, we guide them according to the following guiding principle: „Help me to do it myself“. We create a prepared environment and provide stimuli that enable and encourage independent action in everyday life.
The mix of ages results in a reciprocal learning process in which different social behaviours such as consideration and a sense of responsibility are learned. Taking into account the respective life situation, individual inclinations and talents, the children are helped to become as independent and active as possible. Cross-group projects offer plenty of scope for optimum support.
Co-operation with the parents
Successful work with the children always requires good co-operation with the parents/guardians. Education in the daycare centre is only a supplement to family education and can never replace it! The education of the children at our day care centre starts where the parental education has already created a basis.
Communication between parents and educational staff based on trust and partnership makes it possible to discuss mutual expectations, individual concerns and possible worries or fears and to ensure the best possible care for the child together.
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 01.08.), you must register your child by 31 October at the latest. in the Kita-Navigator.
Opening hours & dates
Delivery time
Mon-Fri 07:15-09:00 hrs
Pick-up time
Mon-Fri 14:30-16:45
Fri. 14:30-16:30
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 MS-KUNIGUNDE DAY CARE CENTRE
The MS-Kunigunde daycare centre is located directly on campus in the middle of our Vogeliusweg student residence. A large playground in the outdoor area offers opportunities to fulfil the children's urge to discover and exercise in the fresh air.
Address
Vogeliusweg 10
33100 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).
Current Dates
| date | Appointment name | Description of the |
|---|---|---|
| 12.02.2026 | Carnival „It's colourful on the MS-Kunigunde!“ | from 8:30 am in all groups |
| 16.02.2026 - 26.02.2026 | Book exhibition „Smalland“ | in the entrance area |
| 06.03.2026 | Concept day | Daycare centre closed |
| 01.04.2026 | Easter breakfast | at 8:30 am |
| 03.04.2026 - 06.04.2026 | Easter holidays | Daycare centre closed |
| 13.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Rainbowfish group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 14.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Dolphin group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 15.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Seahorse group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 16.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Seal group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 17.04.2026 | Parent-teacher conferences: Seahorse group Starfish group | 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. 13:00 - 14:30 |
| 20.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Shell group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 21.04.2026 | Parents' consultation day Starfish group | 7:30 - 16:30 |
| 21.04.2026 | Visit from the „Dental health“ working group“ | from 8:30 am Children aged 3-6 years |
| 22.04.2026 | Parent-teacher conferences: Dolphin group Seal group | 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. 13:00 - 14:30 |
| 23.04.2026 | Parent-teacher conferences: Shell group Rainbowfish group | 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. 13:00 - 14:30 |
| 01.05.2026 | Public holiday 1 May | Daycare centre closed |
| 08.05.2026 | Concept day | Daycare centre closed |
| 14.05.2026 - 15.05.2026 | Public holiday Ascension Day Bridge day | Daycare centre closed Emergency group (registration required) 7:30 - 15:30 |
| 25.05.2026 | Public holiday Whit Monday | Daycare centre closed |
| 04.06.2026 - 05.06.2026 | Public holiday Corpus Christi Bridge day | Daycare centre closed Emergency group (registration required) 7:30 - 15:30 |
| 08.06.2026 - 09.06.2026 | Photographer Sizes 1,3,5 and school children Size 2, 4, 6 | from 8.30 am Children from 14:00 Families from 8.30 am Children |
| 03.07.2026 | Excursion for the schoolchildren Invitation follows | all school children Joint conclusion with the parents |
| 10.07.2026 | Summer party at the daycare centre Invitation follows | Daycare centre closes at 12:00 noon Meeting: from 14:00 End: 17:00 hrs |
| 24.07.2026 | Farewell to the schoolchildren Last day of daycare before the holidays | 10:15 am Entrance door until 14:30 Childcare time |
| 27.07.2026 - 17.08.2026 | Summer holidays Preparation day | Daycare centre closed |
Frequent Questions (FAQ)
Your contact person
Management MS-Kunigunde
Gabriele Wolters-Ruschkowski
Address: Vogeliusweg 10, 33100 Paderborn
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