kids & co Wankdorf
There are free places available. We look forward to your registration – without registration fee!
Days in the forest from spring to autumn
Motivated team with a in-house cook
Free diapers and meals for kids up to 18 months old
Bright and friendly daycare center with art studio and garden
The daycare centre kids & co Wankdorf is located on Stauffacherstrasse in the lively Wankdorf district of Bern – just a few minutes' walk from Wankdorf railway station. Thanks to its proximity to Breitenrain, Lorraine, Wyler and Wylerholz, the daycare centre is centrally located for many families, yet close to nature.
Our daycare centre offers loving care for children from 3 months to kindergarten age. In small groups, we create a trusting environment in which children feel safe and can develop individually.
We go outside every day: whether in our own garden with a slide, play boat and sandpit, on regular forest days in the nearby woods or in the wider surroundings of the city of Bern. To satisfy their hunger, our cook prepares child-friendly, seasonal meals every day in our professional kitchen under the "Fourchette verte" quality label.
Thanks to its ideal public transport connections (Wankdorf railway station, bus and tram lines and the Wankdorf motorway junction), the daycare centre is easily accessible – even for parents who live and work in the city of Bern or the surrounding neighbourhoods.
«We are completely satisfied! Our child loves going to daycare every day. The program is very varied, the food is great, and the care is individual and supportive!»
Pixelkult Bern
«I am thrilled with this daycare: The cook and the entire team are fantastic. They are always very flexible regarding parents' requests. My daughter even wanted to go to daycare on weekends because she enjoyed it so much. The management and staff were always understanding and handled my daughter's allergy very professionally. I can wholeheartedly recommend this daycare.»
Carole B.
«Our son has been attending the daycare for two years and we are very satisfied. We particularly appreciate the detailed briefing about his day at pick-up, as well as the fact that the children spend time outdoors in the fresh air every day. The varied programme, including forest days in summer and gym activities in winter, is another highlight. The staff are great—empathetic, well-trained, and truly dedicated. We also value the good daycare infrastructure and the high level of flexibility when it comes to swapping or adding extra days. Another big plus is the fresh and healthy food prepared daily by the daycare’s cook. We highly recommend this daycare.»
Nils Keiten-Schmitz
Our quality
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Pedagogy
Our educational approach is based on a shared concept across all kids & co daycare centers. We implement every new development for our daycare center and the children in our care, ensuring it meets local needs and brings the concept to life.
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Freshly cooked in the daycare's own kitchen
Our in-house cook prepares fresh, seasonal, and child-friendly meals daily in our own kitchen. This ensures the children enjoy a healthy and varied diet – awarded the "Fourchette verte" quality label. You can find everything about nutrition here.
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Plenty of space for movement and nature experiences
Whether in the spacious garden, on regular forest days or on excursions in the surrounding area – exercise and time in the fresh air are integral parts of our everyday life and offer children diverse opportunities for discovery. Here you can find everything about movement in our daycare center.
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Family environment
Children are cared for in small, fixed groups. This fosters stability and personal relationships and allows for individual needs to be addressed. You can find everything about the daycare center's environment here.
Convinced?
There are still places available. We look forward to your registration – no registration fees!
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).
You will receive a childcare discount if you require 40% or more of your care.
Our current pricing model is: Pricing model (in German)
New tariff model from August 26: Pricing model from 01.08.2026
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Can I redeem the cantonal childcare vouchers?
Childcare vouchers from all Bernese municipalities are accepted.
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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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What are the opening hours of the daycare center?
We are open for you daily for 11.5 hours from Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 18:30.
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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.
Our opening hours are our contribution to helping you balance family and work.
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How many mixed-age groups does the daycare center have?
The Kita kids & co Wankdorf has 4 mixed-age groups.
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Which age groups are cared for in the daycare center?
Children from three months old up to and including kindergarten entry.
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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-minute walk from Wankdorf train station
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Where do I contact you if I have a question or concern?
Directly with the co-kindergarten directors:
Sandra Siegenthaler and Fabia dos Santos031 331 61 61
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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 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.
7:00 – 8:30 AM
Arrival of the children and play
8:30 AM
Joint greeting ritual
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 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 – 2:00 PM
Midday rest
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Targeted activities, free play, walks and excursions with the children
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon snack
from 4:00 PM
Pick up by the parents possible
4:00– 6:30 PM
Free play & tidying up
6:30 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 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.
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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.
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Who is the sponsoring organization of the daycare center?
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.
Your contact

Fabia dos Santos and Sandra Siegenthaler
Co-director of the daycare center
031 331 61 61
be.wankdorf@kidsco.ch
kids & co Wankdorf
Stauffacherstrasse 80
3014 Wankdorf