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Timing: 6:00am-2:00pm
Welcome to Little Star Day School Sihlcity – a modern nursery in the vibrant heart of Zurich. Away from the busy hustle and bustle of the shopping centre, we have created a peaceful oasis where children can discover the world through play. Our protected area with its own garden provides the perfect learning environment for curious explorers. With our proven Early Years Curriculum EYC® and bilingual immersion approach, we nurture both your child's cognitive abilities and language development with great sensitivity and warmth – a valuable gift for their future.
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At our Sihlcity nursery, we offer a thoughtful care concept for children from 6 months to school entry. In our modern facilities with their own garden, we have created specific areas tailored to the needs of each age group – from infant to pre-school care.
For our youngest children, we have created a particularly quiet, protected area at Sihlcity. Here they experience individual attention in small groups and can explore the world at their own pace.
- 1:3 staff ratio: one member of staff for a maximum of three babies
- Nappy Curriculum©: Our specially developed programme gently promotes all the senses and supports your baby's natural developmental steps
- Daily outdoor time: In our protected garden, even the youngest children experience nature
- Individual care: Close coordination with parents regarding feeding, sleep habits and daily routines
- Little Star Bottle Bridge©: Unique support programme for breastfeeding mothers during the transition to care
- Digital documentation: Regular updates about your baby's development and special moments
During this dynamic phase, our Sihlcity nursery offers numerous opportunities for toddlers' growing curiosity and mobility. Our location with direct garden access promotes movement and independence.
- 1:5 staff ratio: one member of staff for a maximum of five toddlers
- Early Years Curriculum EYC®: During this phase, the focus is on learning motor skills, language and first social competencies
- Nature experiences: In our protected outdoor area, children discover the wonders of nature and help care for plants
- Bilingual environment: Our native-speaking carers consistently speak German or English, so children experience both languages naturally
- Creativity development: With high-quality materials, we promote children's artistic expression and imagination
- Growing independence: Loving guidance with everyday actions such as dressing, hand washing and eating strengthens self-confidence
At nursery age, thirst for knowledge blossoms. In our modern nursery area at Sihlcity, we create a stimulating environment with numerous learning stations and project work.
- 1:6 staff ratio: one member of staff for a maximum of six nursery children
- Early Years Curriculum EYC®: Concept-based learning with project work in both languages (German and English)
- Learning centres: Special areas for science, art, role-play and literacy
- Excursions: Regular outings to the surrounding urban environment and cultural institutions
- Group activities: Promoting teamwork and cooperation through joint projects
- Pre-school experiences: Gentle introduction to school-preparatory activities
A special feature of our Sihlcity location is the pre-school with full-day nursery. Here we optimally prepare children for starting school – with a balanced mix of structured learning and creative free play.
- 1:7 staff ratio: one member of staff for a maximum of seven pre-school children
- Dual curriculum: Combination of Swiss Lehrplan 21 and International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- Literacy & Numeracy: Playful introduction to the world of letters and numbers
- Holiday Camps: Continuous care even during school holiday periods
- Project-based learning: Long-term projects on various subject areas
- School-preparatory competencies: Targeted development of important skills such as concentration, perseverance and independent working
- Personal development support: Careful documentation of progress and regular communication with parents about their child's development
At our modern Sihlcity nursery, we combine proven educational approaches with innovative learning methods. Our approach is based on four key elements that offer your child optimal developmental opportunities.
At our Sihlcity nursery, we promote all areas of development equally: cognitive, social-emotional, linguistic and motor skills. Our multisensory approach appeals to all the senses and creates profound learning experiences – particularly in our nature-inspired city garden, which invites exploration and experimentation.
Our nursery consistently implements the immersion principle: each member of staff speaks to children in their native language. This way, children experience German and English as a natural part of their daily life. This early multilingualism promotes not only language competence, but also cognitive flexibility and cultural understanding.
In the protected environment of our Sihlcity nursery, every child has space for their individual development. Our above-average staff ratios enable us to meet each child where they are and support them according to their strengths, interests and needs – always at their own pace.
As a nursery in an urban environment, we utilise the advantages of the city: regular outings to cultural institutions, our Holiday Camp programme and networking with international families enrich daily life. This way, at Sihlcity we combine the security of a nursery with the diverse learning opportunities of a cosmopolitan city.
As leader of our Sihlcity nursery, [Name] combines educational expertise with organisational skill. In a personal conversation, you'll learn more from her about our unique nursery concept, the Holiday Camps and how we use our protected garden area for nature-based experiences.
Büttenweg 16,
8045 Zurich
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6:30pm
Weekend: closed
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E-Mail Standort
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Our nursery is located in the Sihlcity complex, but away from the busy activity in a quiet, protected area. Despite the central location, children enjoy their own garden and peaceful atmosphere – the perfect combination of accessibility and child-friendly environment.
Address: Büttenweg 16, 8045 Zurich
Numerous parking spaces are available in the Sihlcity shopping centre. The easiest option for our parents is to use the parking areas in the basement, directly next to the car park entrance, and take the lift.
By tram: Lines 5, 13 or 17 to Zurich, Sihlcity Nord.
By train: S-Bahn S4 from Zurich HB to Zurich, Saalsporthalle.
By bus: Bus 72 to Zurich, Saalsporthalle.
"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!"
Are you interested in our location in the Sihlcity shopping complex? Below we have compiled the most important information for you. Our team is always available for individual concerns.
Our full-day nursery at Sihlcity is a licensed private nursery that enables children from 4 years onwards to make an optimal transition to school. It follows the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and is supplemented by elements of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Children are introduced to school content through play and their independence is encouraged. Care time covers the whole day (7:30am-6:30pm), including meals and rest periods.
At our Sihlcity nursery, an experienced cook prepares fresh, balanced organic meals daily. The menu plan has been specially developed by nutrition experts for children's needs and takes into account all important nutrients. We focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients and offer children the opportunity to discover different flavours. We naturally accommodate allergies, intolerances and cultural or religious dietary requirements.
Settling-in at our Sihlcity location takes place individually and gently. We begin with short visits where a parent is present. We gradually extend the time spent and the phases when the child is alone in the group. Our experienced educators pay particular attention to your child's signals and adapt the process accordingly. The good accessibility of the location and special parking facility make the settling-in phase much easier for parents, which particularly benefits working parents.
Our Holiday Camps are a care offering during school holiday periods. They are open to all nursery children and guarantee continuous, high-quality care – even when regular nursery operations are paused. In the camps, we offer exciting themed programmes, excursions and creative activities. For working parents, this means a reliable care solution without interruptions.
Our nursery in the Sihlcity complex is distinguished by a particularly international atmosphere. Families from various countries and cultural backgrounds entrust their children to our care, creating enriching diversity. This multicultural environment ideally complements our bilingual concept and promotes cosmopolitanism and intercultural understanding from an early age. Children experience multilingualism and cultural diversity as a natural part of their daily life – valuable preparation for a globalised world.
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