About us

We provide:

redPointQuality care for children in a safe, loving and nurturing environment
redPointBilingual English and German curriculum
redPointInteresting structured program
redPointChallenging activities
redPointBeautiful and spacious indoor and outdoor play area
redPointNutritious, homemade meals and snacks

and much more...

opening hours

Teddy`s House Playschool is open

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

On the following cantonal bank holidays Teddy's House will be closed:

redPoint1st and 2nd January
redPointGood Friday
redPointEaster Monday
redPoint1st of May known as Labor Day
redPointAscension Bridge
redPointWhit Monday
redPoint1st of August
redPointChristmas 24, 25 ,26 of December.

Teddy's House will also remain closed for annual holiday between Christmas and New Year as well as the last week of July.

fees and application

The following monthly rates are applicable to all families (rates in CHF). There are no rate reductions. Fees include childcare, food, drinks, diapers, and art and craft supplies. 50 CHF in cash will be charged for definitive registration on the waiting list. This money will be used for personal equipment for your child for example: tooth brush, blanket etc. One monthly fee will be charged as a deposit to sign the child care contract. The deposit will be payed back after orderly termination.

Number of Days Whole Day Half Day Morning Half Day Afternoon
1 day per week 500 CHF 320 CHF 240 CHF
2 days per week 1000 CHF 640 CHF
480 CHF
3 days per week 1500 CHF 960 CHF
720 CHF
4 days per week 2000 CHF 1280 CHF
960 CHF
5 days per week 2500 CHF 1600 CHF
1200 CHF

Monthly fees include all sick days, public holidays, annual closing-time, and family vacation time - these are paid days. Additional days in the daycare will be added to the monthly bill per daily rate (150 CHF per extra day). Fees are based on booked days - not attendance. Payment is due one month in advance and the payment period will be noted on the bill. If the bill is not paid within that period of time, a reminder will be sent.

We accept only written and signed notice of the contract termination by compliance 2 months period of cancellation at the end of the month. Contracts can not be canceled in the middle of a month.

Daily schedule

Our daily schedule provides the framework for what actually happens in a planned environment, where children interact with materials, their peers and adults.

7:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Arrival and free play
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Circle Time (sing and play together while talking about different themes)
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Morning Snack and hand-washing
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. English or German planned activities according to the theme (crafts, walks, field trips, etc.)
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clean up and hand-washing
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunchtime / brushing teeth / Pick-up time
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Time for taking a nap or quiet time
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon snack
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Afternoon activities / Outdoor activities
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pick-up time and free play