Steglitz-Zehlendorf is one of Berlin's greenest and most family-friendly boroughs.
Lakes, forests, calm residential areas, and many good schools, playgrounds, and child-friendly cafés make everyday life feel easy here.
Kita access is also a strength in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: the district has many centres, roughly from many dozens to well over a hundred, quality is often good to very good, and the chances of finding an opening are moving in a slightly positive direction in some parts.
The Evangelical Lindenhof daycare center in Lichterfelde is a nature-oriented institution of the parish of Petrus-Giesensdorf with space for around 78 children in mixed-age groups; it maintains a large natural garden (including bees) and provides hot meals from its own kitchen.
The Petrusheim daycare center in Lichterfelde cares for up to 90 children (from 1 year until school entry) in mixed-age groups and a nursery group; its educational focus is on creativity and the arts, complemented by projects, swimming activities and an on-site kitchen.
The Roonstraße daycare center of the Evangelical Paulus parish in Lichterfelde provides full-day care for children from around one year old until they start school. The center emphasizes a sense of security, support in stable groups, and is part of the local Paulus day-care centers.
The Protestant Oberlin daycare center in Steglitz maintains a nature-based garden and offers religious-education as well as language-support programs; it is run by the Matthäus congregation and has 90 places for children aged 1 to 6.
The daycare center of the Evangelical Paul-Schneider congregation in Lankwitz cares for children aged about 1 to 6. It has bright group rooms with direct access to a large outdoor area and emphasizes nature-oriented play and follows the Berlin Education Program.
The Catholic daycare center St. Benedict in Lankwitz cares for up to 60 children on two levels (lower level: ages 1 to 3, upper level: ages 3 until school entry) and places an emphasis on religious education, language and movement. The facility prepares fresh meals on site, operates across levels and cooperates, among others, with the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Music School; opening hours are Mon to Thu 07:00 to 17:00, Fri 07:00 to 16:00.
The Catholic daycare center St. Annen in Lichterfelde cares for children aged approximately one to six in four age-homogeneous groups. The facility emphasizes nature-based projects, physical activity, music, and religious education activities and follows the Berlin education program.
The Catholic daycare center Von der Auferstehung Christi in Lankwitz is a facility operated by the provider Hedi Kitas and offers a total of 60 places across four groups. The facility is inclusive and has a Christian orientation, features a garden, and lists care hours Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 17:00 and Friday 07:00 to 16:00.
The Catholic daycare center of the Rosary Basilica is located in the center of Steglitz directly next to the Rosary Basilica. Children are cared for in a nursery area and three mixed-age groups; the facility specifies a total number of places (see sources).
The Wedellstraße daycare cares for up to 159 children from around one year old until they start school. The focus is on language and communication. Pedagogically, the team works project-based following the Berlin Education Program and offers extensive play and garden areas as well as care for children with additional support needs.
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Many centers accept children from 8-12 months. Details are in the age groups (Under 3/Over 3) on profile pages.
Languages vary by center. Check the "Languages" field on the center profile page.
