kids & co Salem
Only a few places are still available. We look forward to your registration – no registration fees!
Days in the forest from spring to autumn
In-house cook
Support for the transition to the Kindergarten
Your family-friendly daycare center in Bern's Altenberg neighborhood: A green oasis close to city center.
The kids & co Salem daycare center is idyllically located on Sonnenbergstrasse in the quiet Altenberg neighborhood. Situated right between Salem Hospital, the Kursaal, Viktoriaplatz, and the Rosengarten, we offer your child a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city—while still being easily accessible for you in your daily life.
Here’s what our daycare center offers your child and your family:
Loving care from the very beginning: We provide individualized, safe, and nurturing care for children starting at 3 months of age in small groups until they start school.
Bright rooms & our own garden: Our spacious, child-friendly facilities and the garden right next door invite children to play and explore every day.
Adventures in Nature: During the summer months, we hold regular weekly forest days—including lunch cooked over an open fire and sleeping under the trees.
Excellent Location & Public Transportation Access: Thanks to the nearby transit stops (Salem & Kursaal), the daycare center is ideally located for families from Breitenrain and Lorraine, as well as for parents who work in downtown Bern or near the Bern train station.
What Your Child experiences in our Day-to-Day Life
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Our Team
The combination of long-standing and experienced staff and the fresh perspectives of our apprentices enriches our daily work. Through regular professional development, including pediatric first aid courses and internal training on educational topics, we continuously expand our knowledge and expertise. With commitment, professionalism, and enthusiasm, we create a positive daily environment in the daycare and support each child’s individual development. Appreciation, respect, and trusting collaboration are at the heart of our daily work.
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Pedagogy
Our daycare center offers loving and attentive care, where every child is the focus. In small groups, we create a family-like atmosphere that provides security and allows space for individual development. Learn more about our educational approach here.
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Fresh and balanced nutrition
Our chef/cook prepares fresh, seasonal meals daily. This way, the children experience a healthy, varied diet and develop a love of food. You can find everything about our nutrition here.
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Movement and nature
Physical activity and time spent outdoors are an integral part of our daily routine at the daycare center. Whether in our own garden or during regular forest days, the children playfully discover nature and gather valuable experiences. Here you can find everything you need to know about physical activity at our daycare center.
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Reliable care in small groups
In our daycare center, children experience a family-like environment with consistent caregivers. This fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and allows us to address each child's individual needs. You can find everything about the integration here.
The kids & co Salem daycare center cares for children from 3 months of age until they start kindergarten. The 54 spots are divided into 4 mixed-age groups of 12 children each and one baby group with 6 spots.
Impressions from the kids & co Salem daycare center
What parents say about kids & co Salem daycare center
«A very loving and professional team!»
Stjepan P.
Google recession
«Wonderful daycare with great, dedicated staff 🫶»
Fabian G.
Google recession
«Our gut feeling was the deciding factor in choosing the daycare, and it's still the right one. Our child absolutely loves going there! It's a fantastic facility with a spacious garden. They have forest days, celebrations, and so much more! The staff are always cheerful, kind, and competent! We highly recommend Kids & Co. Salem!»
Edona M.
Google recession
Useful Information for parents
At the kids & co Salem daycare center, we place a high priority on quality, sustainability, and consistency. For this reason, we invest in training and continuing education, are members of industry associations, and undergo regular external audits and certifications.
The kids & co Salem daycare center has the following certifications and quality standards.
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Certification |
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Fourchette verte |
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Interaction Quality PH Thurgau |
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Apprenticeship provider |
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Learn more here about how the kids & co daycare center and profawo ensure quality for your children.
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The Salem Daycare Centre is operated by profawo, a nationwide Swiss non-profit organisation that provides work-life balance services and consultancy on behalf of its member companies. Founded in Zurich in 1996, it is now an association active throughout Switzerland with nearly 500 employees. profawo's wide range of childcare and eldercare services supports over 250,000 employees at its member companies, helping them to balance work and family life.
profawo was founded 30 years ago by members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Today, profawo is a well-established and financially sound organisation. Its close ties to the world of work are reflected in the “& Co.” in its name, where “Co.” stands for “company”. This close relationship with employers continues to define Profawo and foster the development of innovative services.
Parent Collaboration
Close collaboration is important to us. We see each other every day. We use an app to help us coordinate, so that organizational tasks can be handled even when the children are asleep after a long day.
Children in Our Care
We care for children in mixed-age groups of 12 and have a separate baby group.
We warmly welcome children from 3 months of age until they start school.
Hours of Operation
Open year-round, with a short break for Christmas and New Year’s.
Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The following closure dates are scheduled for this year.
Rates
Please find our rate schedule attached.
Of course, we also accept cantonal childcare vouchers.
Your contact

Sandra Stutzmann
Manager
031 332 78 20
be.salem@kidsco.ch
kids & co Salem
Sonnenbergstrasse 5
3013 Bern
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 6.30 am – 6.00 pm
Open 51 weeks a year
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does a daycare place cost?
In our daycare fees, diapers and meals are included free of charge for kids up to 12 months, or 18 months (from 01.08.26 onward).
Starting from a care level of 40% or more, you receive a childcare discount.Regarding our current pricing model : Pricing model (in German)
New tariff model from August 26: Pricing model from 01.08.2026 (in German)
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Can I visit the daycare center beforehand?
Yes, we look forward to welcoming you and your child to our daycare center. You can arrange your visit online with just a few clicks, by phone, or by email – whichever is most convenient for you.
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When does the daycare center close?
Our daycare center is practically always open; we only close for a break between Christmas and New Year's. We are also closed on public holidays, the Friday after Ascension Day, and on one staff training day.
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Is there a waiting list at the daycare center?
Yes, we have a waiting list. Children of employees at member companies receive priority access to a spot. Is your employer a member, or would you like them to become one?
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How can the daycare center be reached?
5 minutes from the Kursaal stop or 5 minutes from the Salem bus stop (line 10)
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Where do I contact you if I have a question or concern?
Contact the daycare center management directly:
Sandra Stutzmann031 332 78 20
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What do I do if my child is sick?
However, as long as the child can participate in the program at the daycare center, they are very welcome.
Sick children are most comfortable at home, where they can recover and get well in peace. At the same time, this helps protect the health of the other children and our team.
Is your child sick and you have to work? profawo has emergency nannies who can come to your sick child's home and care for them
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Can I swap days?
Yes, it is possible to exchange days within the same week free of charge, provided it is organizationally feasible at the daycare center.
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Can I book additional days?
We are happy to offer you the option of booking additional childcare days. This is possible for single days or multiple days, provided there are still spaces available in our daycare center. You can easily submit your request via the parent app.
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How is the provision of meals arranged in the daycare center?
In our daycare center, we place great importance on healthy and child-friendly nutrition. Our in-house cook prepares the meals fresh every day, ensuring balanced, seasonal, and varied dishes. We also offer free baby food for our youngest children.
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How does the settling-in process work?
We use the Berlin model for settling-in, meaning that initially the child visits the daycare center accompanied by a familiar caregiver. This allows the child to become familiar with the new environment and the caregivers in a relaxed setting. In the next step, the settling-in period is gradually extended, and the caregiver slowly withdraws until the child has developed a secure relationship with the caregivers and feels comfortable in the daily routine of the daycare center.
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What does a typical day look like?
Our daily routine is clearly structured and carefully planned. Fixed rituals such as the shared greeting ritual, meals, and midday rest provide the children with orientation and security.
06.30 AM
Opening of the daycare center
06.30 – 08.30 AM
Children arrive and are welcomed; between 7:30 and 8:00 the groups are separated.
08.30 – 09.00 AM
Breakfast together
09.00 – 11.30 AM
Activity phase: Playing, walking, activities... depending on the plan and theme
11.25 – 11.30 AM
Vegetable aperitifs
11.30 –11.45 AM
Midday ritual
11.45 AM– 12.15 PM
Lunch
12.15 – 12.30 PM
Brushing teeth / preparing for nap
12.30 - 02.00 PM
Midday ritual / Sleeping situation
01.45 – 02.30 PM
Arrival of children (washing, diaper changing, etc.)
02.30 - 03.30 PM
Experience phase: Playing, walking, activity... depending on the plan and theme
03.30 - 04.00 PM
Afternoon snack
from 04.00 PM
Pick up by the parents possible
04.00 – 06.00 PM
Individual care and handover of children
06.00 PM
Closing of the daycare center
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Are there special offers for older children?
We offer weekly activities for children who are about to start kindergarten, across all age groups. The aim of these activities is to prepare the children for the upcoming transition to kindergarten in a playful and focused way.
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How does communication take place between the daycare center and the parents?
We communicate with parents personally, transparently, and easily. You can share important information with us directly at any time via our parent app. In addition, you'll receive our monthly parent newsletter with insights into daily life at the daycare, current topics, and a preview of upcoming events. This way, you're always well-informed and up-to-date.
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How are safety and hygiene ensured in the daycare center?
The safety and wellbeing of the children are our top priority. We have clear emergency plans for various situations, and our staff completes a first aid course every two years. We regularly conduct drills for potential fire emergencies and the evacuation of the daycare center. In the area of hygiene, we also work according to clear guidelines and consistently ensure compliance with all hygiene regulations.
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What are the finances of the daycare center?
As a non-profit organization, we operate on a self-sustaining basis and invest our generated funds specifically in the quality of our care. This includes, in particular, the professional development of our staff, investments in the daycare center, and the continuous improvement of our services. In this way, we ensure that the funds entrusted to us directly benefit the children, families, and our team.

