KiddieLand is one of the few QualiKita-certified daycare centers in Zurich offering bilingual education (English/German) and fostering cultural awareness, inclusivity, and respect for diversity in tomorrow’s global citizens.
We provide age-appropriate education tailored to each stage of early childhood, ensuring your child receives the right care and attention from nursery to Kindergarten.
Ready to explore our daycare center in more detail?
Discover all the additional benefits of enrolling your child at KiddieLand.
By public transport: We are located at Wipkingerplatz tram stop — just a few minutes’ walk from Escher-Wyss-Platz and Wipkingen train station. You can reach us within minutes via tram lines 4, 8, 13, and 17, as well as bus lines 33, 46, and 72
By car: Parking is available directly at Wipkingerplatz under the Hardbrücke, as well as in the underground parking garage at our location.
KiddieLand Bilingual Childcare & Kindergarten
Röschibachstrasse 22, 8037 Zurich
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 – 18:30
Congrats on this exciting next step for your family! 
You can start the process whenever you’re ready – whether your child is joining us in a few weeks, a few months, or next year. The enrolment process at KiddieLand is simple, flexible, and personal.
Most families begin by contacting us via our website form, by phone, or by email at hello@kiddieland.ch to schedule an on-site visit. BYOB – Bring Your Own Baby 
if possible! This way, we can already get a sense of how your little one feels in our environment.
During your visit, you’ll get to know our wonderful teachers, explore our bright classrooms, the urban garden, and experience our daily rhythm and educational approach.
If you can’t visit in person, we’re happy to arrange a virtual tour or video call – you’ll still get a glimpse into our everyday life, our garden, and maybe even meet our beloved chef Pavlos in the kitchen 
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After your visit, we’ll send you all registration documents. Once you decide KiddieLand is the right fit, simply complete the forms and we’ll confirm availability and reserve a place in one of our groups.
We’ll then take care of the administrative steps so everything runs smoothly.
When it’s time to start, your child’s introduction will include a gentle, attachment-based settling-in period, inspired by the Berliner model, and adapted to your family’s rhythm.
We recommend starting the registration early, as our daycare spots in Zürich tend to fill up quickly.
PS: We believe it’s important to find the right daycare or KiTa in Zurich for your family.
That’s why we encourage you to visit and experience 3–4 different childcare centers before making your final decision. Sometimes that’s the only way to discover what truly feels right – and what doesn’t.
We’re happy to support you on this journey with our free KiTa Evaluation Guide – a helpful resource as you explore the best childcare in Zurich for your little one. 😊
KiddieLand welcomes children from 4 months to 6 years old.
Our daycare groups are divided by age to ensure that every child receives developmentally appropriate care and learning opportunities. Read about the benefits of this approach here.
Whether your child is a baby, toddler, preschooler or even a Kindergarten pupil, KiddieLand provides a loving and safe environment that supports growth, independence, and curiosity.
KiddieLand incorporates several principles inspired by Montessori education into everyday life, including independence, self-directed discovery and learning, a thoughtfully prepared environment, and opportunities for children to make their own choices within clear structures.
We do not follow one educational method exclusively. Instead, our research-based curriculum combines elements from different established approaches and adapts them to each child’s age, interests, and individual needs.
In the canton of Zürich, the V TaK regulation for kindergartens and KiTas sets minimum staffing rules:
Every group must have at least one qualified caregiver at all times.
If a group has more than six children, a second caregiver must be present.
For very young children (under ~19 months), each child counts as 1.5 places, meaning more staffing is required per child in that age range.
The typical “regular group size” is up to 12 places, but deviations are allowed as long as the child / caregiver ratio remains equivalent.
At KiddieLand, we try to exceed these minimum requirements to ensure smaller groups, more attention, and higher quality care. We adjust the ratio further depending on age, group size, and individual as well as operational needs.
Our highly qualified staff is comprised of
Interaktive Bereiche: Die Klassenzimmer sind in Bereiche unterteilt, die zu Erkundungen und Gruppenaktivitäten anregen und freies Spielen sowie gemeinsames Lernen fördern.
Vielfältige Materialien: Kunstbedarf, natürliche Elemente und recycelte Materialien stehen zur Verfügung, um die Kreativität und das Basteln zu fördern.
Aktuelle Präsentationen: Die Kunstwerke und Projekte der Kinder werden in den Klassenzimmer ausgestellt und zeigen ihre Interessen und Erfolge.
Unsere Lernumgebung ist auch stark von der «Reggio-Emilia-Philosophie» inspiriert, die Kreativität, Zusammenarbeit und ein starkes Gemeinschaftsgefühl fördert. Wir verwirklichen diesen Ansatz so:
Interaktive Bereiche: Die Klassenzimmer sind in Bereiche unterteilt, die zu Erkundungen und Gruppenaktivitäten anregen und freies Spielen sowie gemeinsames Lernen förden.
Vielfältige Materialien: Kunstbedarf, natürliche Elemente und recycelte Materialien stehen zur Verfügung, um die Kreativität und das Basteln zu fördern.
Aktuelle Präsentationen: Die Kunstwerke und Projekte der Kinder werden in den Klassenzimmer ausgestellt und zeigen ihre Interessen und Erfolge.
In unseren Räumen für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder wenden wir den «Pikler»-Ansatz» an, der selbstgesteuertes Spiel und Bewegungsfreiheit in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Unsere Einrichtung ist so gestaltet, dass sie dieser Philosophie gerecht wird:
Klettergerüste: Sie fördern die körperliche Erkundung und helfen den Kindern, ihre motorischen Fähigkeiten in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu entwickeln.
Materialien, die die Sinne anregen: Gegenstände wie Holzklötze und Sinnesbälle sind auf niedrigen Regalen zugänglich und laden zu selbständigem Spiel und Bewegung ein.
Natürliche, einfache Spielzeug: Wir verwenden natürliche, einfache Spielzeuge, die die Entwicklung von Selbstständigkeit und Selbstvertrauen fördern.
Indem wir unsere Klassenräume so gestalten, dass sie Neugier wecken, ermöglichen wir es jedem Kind, auf individuelle Weise mit seiner Umgebung zu interagieren und dabei seinen eigenen Bedürfnissen und Interessen gerecht zu werden.
Interactive Areas: Classrooms are divided into zones that encourage exploration and group activities, facilitating open-ended projects and collaborative learning.
Diverse Materials: Art supplies, natural elements, and recycled materials are readily available to inspire creativity and hands-on experiences.
Dynamic Displays: Children’s artwork and projects are displayed throughout the classroom, reflecting their interests and achievements in an ever-evolving manner.
Our learning environment is also deeply inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We bring this approach to life through:
Interactive Areas: Classrooms are divided into zones that encourage exploration and group activities, facilitating open-ended projects and collaborative learning.
Diverse Materials: Art supplies, natural elements, and recycled materials are readily available to inspire creativity and hands-on experiences.
Dynamic Displays: Children’s artwork and projects are displayed throughout the classroom, reflecting their interests and achievements in an ever-evolving manner.
In our infant and toddler classrooms we embrace the Pikler approach, which highlights the importance of self-directed play and freedom of movement. Our spaces are thoughtfully arranged to reflect this philosophy:
Climbing Structures: Encouraging physical exploration and helping children develop motor skills at their own pace.
Sensory-Rich Materials: Items like wooden blocks and sensory balls are accessible on low shelves, inviting independent play and movement.
Natural, Simple, Passvie Toys: We use open-ended, adaptable toys that support the development of autonomy and confidence.
By designing our classrooms to invite curiosity, we allow each child to engage with their environment in ways that suit their individual needs and interests.
