kids & co Wabern
There are free places available. We look forward to your registration – without registration fee!
Days in the forest from spring to autumn
Free diapers and meals for kids up to 18 months old
in-house cook
Your Daycare Center in Wabern: Nature-Based Care at the Foot of the Gurtens.
The kids & co Wabern daycare center on Grünaustrasse offers what is arguably the most nature-oriented childcare in the area. Situated in a quiet, sunny location right next to the Bächtelen Foundation’s farm, our facility combines a deep connection to nature with excellent access to public transportation.
Why our daycare center is the right choice for your child:
A Familiar Environment: In small, mixed-age groups, we provide loving, safe, and individualized care for children from 3 months of age until they start school.
Plenty of Space to Move Around: In addition to bright rooms and a large garden, we offer regular forest days in nature during the summer months and use a nearby gym in the winter.
Excellent, fresh cuisine: Our in-house chef prepares all meals fresh on-site every day. The menus are certified with the “Fourchette verte” quality label for balanced, child-friendly nutrition.
Excellent accessibility: Whether by tram line 9 (Gurtenbahn stop), the S-Bahn (Wabern station), or by car—dropping off and picking up your child can be easily integrated into your daily work routine.
We Accept Childcare Vouchers: To help ease the financial burden on families, we accept childcare vouchers from all municipalities in Bern.
What Your Child experiences in our Day-to-Day Life
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Our team
At kids & co Wabern, we work in a small, family-like daycare with great heart, professional expertise, and commitment. Our team consists of long-standing and experienced staff as well as apprentices whose fresh perspectives enrich our daily work. Through regular further training, such as first aid courses for children and internal training on pedagogical topics, we continuously develop our skills. With appreciation, trust, and joy, we support children individually in their development and create a place where children and families feel welcome and well cared for.
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Pedagogy
Our educational approach is based on loving and attentive care. In small, mixed-age groups, we provide individual support to each child and create an environment where they feel safe and secure. Learn more here.
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Freshly cooked and balanced
Our in-house cook prepares the meals fresh on-site daily. This ensures the children enjoy a healthy, seasonal, and varied diet – awarded the "Fourchette verte" quality label. You can find everything about nutrition here.
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Be active and experience nature
Movement and time spent outdoors are integral parts of our daily routine. The large garden, regu-lar forest days, and additional physical activities offer children a wide range of opportunities to actively develop and discover nature. Here you can find everything you need to know about movement in our daycare center.
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Family environment
In small, consistent groups, stable relationships and a familiar environment develop. This gives the children security and allows us to respond to their individual needs. You can find everything about the daycare center's environment here.
The kids & co Wabern daycare center cares for children from 3 months of age until they start kindergarten. The 24 spots are divided into 2 mixed-age groups of 12 children each.
Impressions from the kids & co Wabern daycare center
What parents say about kids & co Wabern daycare center
«Our daycare center has been around for 4 years - we can highly recommend it to all parents.»
Walter
Google recession
«Our daughter has been attending the kids & co Wabern daycare center for two years. She loves going, and we always find her happy and content when we pick her up. This is primarily thanks to the competent and kind caregivers who fully meet the children's needs.»
Mauro D. C.
Google recession
«Our son spent almost two years at the kids & co Wabern daycare center and has now moved on to kindergarten, well-prepared. We had a very positive impression from the very first moment, which remained with us until the end.»
Sylvain G.
Google recession
Useful Information for parents
At the kids & co Wabern 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 Wabern daycare center has the following certifications and quality standards.
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Certification |
kids & co Wabern daycare center |
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Fourchette verte |
✓ |
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Interaction Quality PH Thurgau |
✓ |
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Educational and Learning Stories (BULG) |
✓ |
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Apprenticeship provider |
✓ |
Learn more here about how the kids & co daycare center and profawo ensure quality for your children.
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The Wabern 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: 7:00 a.m.–6:30 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

Fabienne Michel
Manager
031 961 06 19
be.wabern@kidsco.ch
kids & co Wabern
Grünaustrasse 37
3084 Wabern
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00 am – 6.30 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?
6-minute walk from Wabern tram 9 end station
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Where do I contact you if I have a question or concern?
Contact the daycare center management directly:
Fabienne Michel
031 961 06 19
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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 organiza-tionally 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 daily , 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.
07.00 – 08.30 AM
Arrival of the children and play
08.30 AM
Joint greeting rituall
08.30 – 09.00 AM
Breakfast
09.00 – 11.00 AM
Targeted activities, free play, walks and excursions with the children
11.00 – 11.30 AM
Clean-up and lunchtime ritual
11.30 AM – 12.30 PM
Lunch followed by brushing teeth
12.30 – 02.00 PM
Midday rest
02.00 – 03.30 PM
Targeted activities, free play, walks and excursions with the children
03.30 – 04.00 PM
Afternoon snack
From 04.00 PM
Pick up by the parents possible
04.00 – 06.30 PM
Free play & tidying up and pick up by the parents
06.30 PM
Closing of the daycare center
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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 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 hygiene, we also work according to clear guidelines and consistently ensure compliance with all hygiene regulations.


