Centrally located between the Kursaal and the Salem Hospital
Days in the forest from spring to autumn
In-house cook
Support for the transition to the Kindergarten
Family-friendly daycare centre in a great location with plenty of space and a garden – easily accessible from Breitenrain, Lorraine and central Bern
The daycare centre kids & co Salem is located on Sonnenbergstrasse in the quiet Altenberg neighbourhood of Bern – right between Salem Hospital, the Kursaal and the Rosengarten. This means that it is not only centrally located, but also nestled in one of the most charming corners of Bern – easily accessible yet away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Our daycare centre offers loving care for children from 3 months to kindergarten age. In small groups, we create a familial atmosphere in which children feel safe, secure and individually cared for.
The premises are bright, friendly and child friendly. Our own garden invites children to play, move around and discover new things. During the summer months, weather permitting, the entire group of children goes on weekly forest days: eating food cooked over a fire, sleeping under trees and discovering the many wonders of nature makes a child’s heart beat faster.
Thanks to good public transport connections (via the Salem or Kursaal stops), the daycare centre is easily accessible – even for parents who work in the city centre or at Bern railway station.
«A very loving and professional team!»
Stjepan Petrovic
★★★★★
«Wonderful daycare with great, dedicated staff 🫶»
Fabian Gmür
★★★★★
«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!»
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.
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.
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.
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.
Convinced?
We have available spaces and look forward to your non-binding registration – no registration fees!
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.
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.
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.
Our opening hours are our contribution to helping you balance family and work
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
We communicate with parents personally, transparently, and easily. You can share important in-formation 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 up-coming events. This way, you're always well-informed and up-to-date.
The safety and well-being 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 hy-giene, we also work according to clear guidelines and consistently ensure compliance with all hygiene regulations.
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.
Our daycare center is part of profawo, a non-profit organization operating throughout Switzerland. profawo is committed to reconciling family and career and advocates for family-friendly solutions in everyday life.
