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Timing: 6:00am-2:00pm
A safe place to grow, learn and laugh – and everything your child needs for it.
Centrally located and easily accessible in Zurich-Sihlcity, Zurich-Wollishofen, Kilchberg and Zug.
More than just a nursery – with individualised care and early development, your child will start school with a real advantage.
Here, your child develops bilingual skills naturally through play – thanks to our unique Early Years Curriculum®.
From freshly prepared organic meals to nappies – a complete worry-free package awaits you and your child.
At Little Star Day School, children learn everything they need to navigate life successfully. In our nursery in Zurich and Zug, they develop new skills through play, paving the way for them to independently discover the world in future.
As a family-run business, we have been providing professional childcare and bilingual early education at four locations in Zurich and Zug since 2001. From babies to kindergarten children, we create a stimulating environment for playing, discovering and learning – always at your child's individual pace.
Unforgettable experiences for little explorers of every age
Loving and nurturing care for our youngest children in a secure environment.
Discovering independence, social skills and the world through play.
Ideally prepared for starting school with our Early Years Curriculum®.
A smooth transition into school life and lifelong learning.
As pioneers of bilingual childcare in Switzerland, we have been implementing a proven concept we developed since 2001: the Early Years Curriculum EYC®. It combines Montessori elements with modern early childhood education and Swiss educational standards. In our nursery, children experience bilingualism through the immersion principle "One Person – One Language" – each member of staff consistently speaks their native language.
Our scientifically-based educational programme forms the foundation for your child's optimal development. We tailor all development activities individually to your child's developmental stage and regularly document their progress. We place great emphasis on close communication with you as parents, so that together we can best support your child's development.
In our nurseries in Zurich, Kilchberg and Zug, multilingualism is a natural and intuitive part of daily life. Children immerse themselves naturally in the linguistic worlds of German and English through daily interactions. Through the consistent separation of the two languages, they develop an intuitive understanding of both language systems. Games, songs, stories and everyday activities in the respective languages promote linguistic competence and intercultural understanding, forming a valuable foundation for your child's future.
Our childcare is founded on four core values that shape our daily practice: respect for different personalities and cultures; motivation for independent discovery; confidence for healthy personality development; and care as the foundation of a secure environment. We model these values and create a second home where your child feels welcome and secure.
At Little Star Day School, we understand the challenges facing modern families. Our innovative service concept creates the freedom you need for quality time with your child. With thoughtful all-inclusive services, maximum flexibility and digital connectivity, we make childcare as relaxed as possible.
In age-appropriate groups, our experienced educators provide professional and warm care that is precisely tailored to your child's developmental stage.
As a pioneer of bilingual childcare in Switzerland, we offer a unique environment where children learn German and English simultaneously and effortlessly.
We offer you a complete worry-free package: organic full catering from our own kitchen, the highest safety standards and a homely environment where your child feels at home.
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With opening hours from 7:30 to 18:30 and short notice periods, we offer you flexible care that adapts individually to your family situation.
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Register conveniently through our online contact form. Our family advisers will contact you promptly. Together, we'll find a suitable time for a personal viewing.
Following this, you can visit our facility in person or, if preferred, via video call. We take the time to answer all your questions thoroughly and find the optimal care hours for your child.
In the next step, we discuss your child's individual development goals and create a tailored learning plan. Once all details are finalised, you'll receive the care agreement from us to sign.
Upon receipt of your signature, you'll receive formal confirmation of the nursery place. Your child will go through a structured settling-in period before regular care begins on the agreed start date
"We'd like to thank every single member of your team who looked after our son with such warmth and care. We dropped him off with you each day feeling completely at ease, and that peace of mind is absolutely priceless! Thank you for everything!"
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for five wonderful years of care for both our children. It wasn't just childcare - it was affection, kindness, security and love. That meant the world to us. We're going to miss you all terribly. We are big fans of Little Star Day School."
"It was an absolute pleasure for our family to bring our daughter and son to Little Star, and they had the most wonderful time there. When our daughter first arrived at Little Star, she was far too shy to speak to anyone. By the time she left, she was chatting away confidently with teachers in both fluent English and German. Our son started when he was just a 10-month-old baby, and when he left at age 4, he'd grown into a bright, confident little boy - completely ready for school. Many thanks for all your brilliant work!"
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In this section, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions. If your question hasn't been answered and you need personal advice, please get in touch with us! Our team is always happy to help and support you with your individual needs.
Settling-in is a sensitive process that we design according to our scientifically-based approach. A key worker accompanies you and your child through this important phase. We begin with short visits in the presence of a parent, whereby your child gradually builds trust with their new environment and care staff.
We implement bilingualism according to the proven immersion principle "One Person - One Language". Each member of staff speaks exclusively in their native language (German or English) with the children. This consistent assignment of person and language enables children to acquire both languages naturally and without pressure. Children experience both languages in authentic everyday situations and develop a natural feel for both language systems. Importantly, we don't pressure children to speak a particular language, but rather support their natural language development.
Documentation of children's development takes place on several levels. The foundation is our digital development portfolio, in which we regularly record observations, learning progress and special moments. This also includes photo and video documentation of projects and activities. This systematic documentation is supplemented by daily updates in our parent app, monthly development reports and detailed personal discussions every quarter. Additionally, we create an individual educational biography for each child, recording their developmental steps, interests and strengths.
Our opening hours from 7:30 to 18:30 allow flexible arrangement of care. You can choose between different care models (2–5 days) and adapt these as needed. Additionally, we offer holiday care and can enable special care hours in exceptional circumstances.
Our daily routine combines clear structures with flexible activity phases. The morning begins with a personal greeting and shared breakfast. In the morning period, age-appropriate educational activities take place, such as language development, creative activities or movement programmes. After lunch and a rest period, further playful activities follow, often in smaller groups or outdoors. Fixed rituals such as shared meals, rest times and group activities provide orientation for children, whilst free play phases leave room for their own discoveries.
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