Espira Kinderbetreuung
Espira Kinderbetreuung offers an inclusive, Scandinavian-inspired education for children. With a focus on holistic development, sustainability, and emotional safety, Espira promotes individual potentials and equal opportunities in a respectful environment.
Espira Kinderbetreuung: A comprehensive and inclusive education based on Scandinavian principles
editAbout us
editEspira Kinderbetreuung is a private provider of nurseries and kindergartens that has established itself in Germany since 2018. Our concept is strongly oriented towards the Norwegian pedagogy of Espira Kitas and focuses on holistic education based on Scandinavian principles.
Name and Mission
editThe name "Espira" is derived from the words "Spire" (Norwegian for "bud/sprout"), "Spirit," and "Inspiration." Our goal is to support the development of children in the best possible way and to provide them with a fantastic start in life. We offer all children and families equal opportunities and guaranteed quality, regardless of individual characteristics such as gender, social affiliation, economic conditions, origin, language, religion, or special educational needs[3].
Pedagogical Concept
editOur pedagogical concept places special emphasis on the development of curiosity as well as physical and mental agility and strength. We believe that children need motivated, authentic, and reliable caregivers, diverse everyday and nature experiences, as well as creative movement and play opportunities to fully develop their potential. Emotional security and self-confidence are central aspects of our work to provide children with a solid foundation for their further development[2].
Sustainability and Connection to Nature
editSustainability and connection to nature are core aspects of our pedagogy. We value direct experiences and engagement with nature and use natural, untreated materials while striving to avoid plastics. Our projects in everyday kindergarten life focus on environmental and sustainability education, conscious energy consumption, and careful resource management[2].
Inclusion and Participation
editWe are convinced that all children, parents, and staff need opportunities for an intercultural, participatory, and self-determined life and learning. Our facilities provide conditions that develop individual potentials and promote skills such as self-regulation, flexibility, intercultural sensitivity, social and ecological responsibility, creativity, and resilience[2].
Company Affiliation
editEspira Kinderbetreuung is part of the leading Nordic educational group AcadeMedia. With over 655 daycare centers, schools, and adult education institutes in Scandinavia and Germany, AcadeMedia combines the pursuit of the highest pedagogical quality with the promotion of individual development. Espira itself is represented in Germany with numerous kindergartens in several federal states and is continuously growing[3][5].
Values and Vision
editOur actions are based on respect for the personality of each individual. We strive to provide children with emotional security to enable them to explore their environment confidently and to act securely in challenging situations. Our vision is to operate kindergartens at the highest quality level and to promote and support the continuous professional development of all staff[2][3].