How we see children
Children are active, creative people. We take their feelings, ideas, fears, wishes and questions seriously, talk them through and offer ways to work through them.
Concept
Childhood is a life stage of its own – and of equal value.
We follow the situational approach and the Vienna Education Plan. Every child is supported in their individuality and creativity – with respect, warmth and without authoritarian rules.
Bilingual every day
We speak with the children in both languages. Songs, rhymes, finger games and books build vocabulary in Spanish and German. Two years before school we start observing language development closely.
Free play
In play, children discover what they can do. We hold back, observe carefully and keep re-arranging rooms and materials around what we see.
Solving conflicts
We guide everyday conflicts openly and look for solutions that are fair to both sides – the basis for a strong, balanced self-confidence.
Movement & outdoors
Every day we head to nearby Rubenspark. Add dance, music, weekly yoga and monthly trips to museums, theatre or the zoo.
Healthy food
Our cook prepares fresh meals four days a week; on the fifth, parents cook. Wholesome, organic food, plus a weekly organic fruit and veg box.
Gentle settling-in
We follow the Berlin settling-in model: step by step, together with a familiar parent or carer.
Pre-school
In the last year before school there is a pre-school programme every Wednesday with stories, experiments, pre-writing exercises and movement games.
Open to all
Quijote has no religious affiliation. We celebrate St Martin, St Nicholas or Easter as traditions – with respect for every family.
Our daily routine
Clear rituals give children security – every transition is announced in advance.
- 8:00Arrival & settling, snack brought from home
- 10:00Morning circle with songs in Spanish and German
- thenPark time & fresh air
- 12:00Freshly cooked lunch
- 13:00Rest time, activity of the day & free play
- 15:00Afternoon snack
- 15:30–16:00Free play & pick-up
Our week
- MondayYoga
- TuesdayBook day
- WednesdayMusic & dance
- ThursdayToy day
- FridayCrafts
Celebrations through the year
- Pumpkin day
- Lantern festival
- St Nicholas
- Christmas party
- Carnival
- Easter
- Summer party
Plus regular parents' meetings, team days and closures around Christmas and Easter. Families receive the current calendar directly.
Fancy getting to know us?
Write to us – we're happy to invite you for a visit to the group.