GIRASSOL Kids

In mid-2015, the first 20-member group of three-year-olds was welcomed into the newly opened GIRASSOL Kids daycare center. Today, it is a care and learning environment for 75 children. They experience age-appropriate support in a reliable, protected and loving atmosphere. We laugh and play with them, teach and practice the rules of daily life, develop a sense of fellowship in the group, learn through play and train motor skills, celebrate birthdays and other important  events, such as Easter or Christmas. At GIRASSOL we also place a great deal of emphasis on working with the parents. The relatives of "our" children are often people without school education, who often try to solve their problems by using violence. However, they gladly accept the suggestions, recommendations and advice of our teachers, our psychologist and our social worker and often implement them in their entire family.

In accordance with Brazilian legislation, each daycare group (20-25 children) is cared for by one educator and two caregivers all day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The legislation also requires the employment of a social worker and a psychologist. They select the most needy  children from the large number of applicants for the care places. Not infrequently, these are traumatized boys and girls with behavioral problems or who are lagging behind in their development. They and their families often come from a very difficult background - both young and old receive professional support and attention at GIRASSOL Kids. A small sick bay is available for emergencies. The nurse in charge additionally also conducts workshops for the relatives, addressing topics such as childrens regular medical check-ups, daily hygiene, nutrition and the like.