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Sunshine Day Care Nursery

is located in the quiet neighborhood of Hottingen in the vicinity of the University Children’s Hospital Zurich.

We can be reached by both bus (line 33, Klosbach stop) and tram (lines 3 and 8, Hottingerplatz or Klusplatz stop).

Blue-zone parking is available in front of our facility.

Nursery Information

Why bring your child to our day care nursery?

Your child can benefit in many respects from spending his or her days at a day care nursery. Indeed, day-to-day life at the nursery is very enriching for your child. It is through communal rituals and a steady daily routine that the kids at Sunshine Day Care Nursery learn how to deal with and share their emotions. Together we go on group outings with the kids, pay attention to their needs and broaden our collective horizon. Here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery the kids experience playful activities together, both indoors and outdoors. They have fun playing together, act as skillful partners when resolving conflicts, and contribute their individual needs to our nursery’s day-to-day life. Playful learning allows each child to be successful on his or her further journey through life. The kids‘ needs and capabilities always come first. Our nursery offers them virtually endless possibilities to pursue those needs and to share their joy with other children. Furthermore, our attractive interiors invite the kids to make new discoveries and to experience the world through all their senses. In short, our day care nursery is a perfect place for playful learning that is in perfect alignment with the kids‘ needs.

Basically there is a wide variety of supplementary child care possibilities of equal value. Regardless of what type of supplementary child care you choose, whether it is a nanny, your grandparents or a day care nursery, the crucial point is that you can advocate your choice with conviction. It may also be your personal attitude that is the decisive factor, because your child can sense your worries and whishes. That’s why here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery we place a great deal of importance on getting to know one another. The doors to our nursery are always open to you to pay us a visit and to ask questions. We are convinced that supplementary child care at our nursery and your care at home should go hand in hand. Therefore, your concerns and wishes are always appreciated here.

When should I reserve a nursery place for my child?

You can register your child at Sunshine Day Care Nursery at any time. Usually nursery place reservations are made about two to six months prior to the child’s planned arrival here. We recommend that you contact us early, because there may be shortages of nursery places and waiting lists. Of course, at Sunshine Day Care Nursery in Zurich we are always open to your registration on short notice or your spontaneous registration. Finding an ideal solution for you and your family is one of our top priorities. So, feel free to contact us today and tell us more about your supplementary child care needs.

From what age are children welcome at the nursery?

The majority of day care nurseries will accept your child after the conclusion of the maternity protection period (14 weeks). Sunshine Day Care Nursery at Titlisstrasse 39 no exception. We welcome your child from week 14 (i.e., the end of the maternity protection period) up to kindergarten age. We are convinced that a good age mix adds a great deal to our day-to-day life here at the nursery and provides the kids with new opportunities to gather experiences.

How does the transition from pure family life to life at the nursery work?

The first and decisive step is what is called “settling in at the nursery”. This period of getting to know one another takes place in accordance with your family’s and especially your child’s needs. It is the child that sets the pace at this stage, because here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery your child’s needs always come first. Our experience shows that just as your child has his or her own personality, he or she will get accustomed to the new situation at his or her own individual pace. While some children find it easy to be separated from their mother/father, others need more time to readjust. Here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery we will individually adapt our care to each child’s needs, ensuring that the settling-in period becomes a positive experience for the child as well as for the child’s parents and carers, and making sure that each child feels perfectly at ease at our nursery. Every time a child arrives here we are happy to be part of this exciting chapter in the life together with new families.

What’s on the menu for the kids at the day care nursery?

What training do people working at a day care nursery receive?

To motivated personalities eager to continue learning after finishing school day care nurseries represent a great training opportunity. Most young adults have their first experience with children at an early age, such as babysitting for a family. This profession, like almost no other, combines passion and enthusiasm in a way that makes it a way of life rather than just an occupation. The majority of day care nurseries in the canton of Zurich, including our Sunshine Day Care Nursery in Zurich, offer internships that allow those interested to find out if pursuing this career at a day care nursery like ours at Titlisstrasse 39 in 8032 Zürich, is the right choice. Taking a lot of time to support and motivate our prospective trainees is a matter very close to our hearts. After their internship, our candidates can start a three-year apprenticeship, at the end of which they are awarded their Swiss “Fachmann Betreuung Kind” or “Fachfrau Betreuung Kind” (childcare specialist) diploma. And because this opens a wide variety of exciting career opportunities to them, there are many single-minded, highly motivated people among our ranks whom we strive to support as best possible in their ongoing training efforts. Here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery we offer this opportunity in several areas. Training our trainees and closely working together with fellow team members, we create a fascinating environment in which we can exchange our experiences and foster talents. Our team members showing the most potential we will further support here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery on their way to earning a nursery management diploma. Backed by years of experience, our nursery management and team members in charge of training are equipped with the ideal amount of know-how necessary to recruit the right personnel for Sunshine Day Care Nursery in Zurich. This enables us to find exactly the right personalities for our Sunshine Day Care Nursery at Titlisstrasse 39 in 8032 Zürich, people who will guarantee the best care possible for your child.

We look forward to welcoming your child here at Sunshine Day Care Nursery, to growing up together and to continuing in our development.