The Catholic daycare St. Hildegard in Lichterfelde cares for 60 children in a family-like atmosphere, from about one year old until they start school; the facility uses Montessori materials, has a large garden, and prepares meals in its own kitchen.
The Catholic daycare center St. John the Evangelist in Steglitz offers a total of 50 places in three mixed-age groups. The facility is denominationally oriented with the guiding principle Growth and Trust and offers care on weekdays from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kita Sausewind cares for up to 33 children from around one year old until they start school in a family-like atmosphere. The facility follows the Berlin education program, emphasizes early musical activities, and has a large, sheltered garden.
The children's co-op Ahörnchen is a parent-run initiative in Steglitz-Zehlendorf that cares for children from about two years old until they start school in a mixed-age group following the situational approach. Outdoor activities such as forest days, as well as musical offerings, are part of the group's daily routine.
The EKT Steglitzer Kinderkreisel is a parents' initiative in Lichterfelde (Drakestraße 30) offering full-day care with a total capacity of 39 places; the facility operates in mixed-age groups and emphasizes integration and long-standing parental involvement.
Small Waldorf-oriented daycare in Moabit with 25 places for children from about one and a half years up to school entry. The facility is Waldorf- and nature-oriented, offering a rhythmically structured daily routine and organic vegetarian meals.
The Grunewaldstraße daycare center (Kant Kindergartens) cares for preschool-aged children with a practical learning-by-doing approach; it offers age-appropriate rooms, a small garden, and emphasizes language development, early musical education, and inquiry-based projects.
Kita Manteuffelstraße (operated by Kindertagesstätten Berlin Süd-West) cares for children from around one year old until they start school. The facility in Lichterfelde emphasizes nature, movement and language in its educational approach and offers spacious outdoor areas as well as nursery and kindergarten programs.
Small, family-run daycare center in Steglitz with space for 16 children; the center emphasizes individual support, inclusive practice and offers project-based activities such as music and (seasonal) horseback riding/yoga.
The Zwergstatt is a small, family-run, parent-initiated children's co-op in Steglitz with a group of up to 15 children (approximately 2-6 years old), its own garden, and a focus on communal, situation-oriented learning as well as regular outings and music activities.
