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Fröbel-Gruppe: A Pioneer in Early Childhood Education and Care
editThe Fröbel-Gruppe is a German corporate group that specializes in the care and education of children in various age groups. Founded on May 22, 1990, in Berlin, the Fröbel-Gruppe has developed into one of the largest and most renowned providers of daycare facilities in Germany.
Key Products and Services
editThe Fröbel-Gruppe operates a variety of facilities, including nurseries, kindergartens, after-school care, and projects for educational support. A particular focus is on working with children under three years old, with about one third of the cared-for children belonging to this age group. The group operates in ten German federal states and also offers international programs in countries such as Australia and Poland[1][2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe pedagogy of the Fröbel-Gruppe is based on the work of the educator Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel, the founder of the first kindergartens. The guiding principle of the Fröbel-Gruppe emphasizes children's rights and promotes an educational practice that highlights openness, participation, and individualization. The group is confessional-neutral and embodies a pedagogy oriented towards values such as diversity and variety[1][2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Fröbel-Gruppe is actively engaged in society and advocates for the improvement of conditions in early childhood education. During the Corona pandemic, the Fröbel-Gruppe joined forces with other providers to strengthen its negotiating position with politics and criticized, among other things, the lack of a capital allowance for employees and the chaotic testing strategy. Furthermore, the Fröbel-Gruppe regularly offers cultural and democratic educational initiatives, such as the Children's Summit in Berlin, which is supported by the Berlin CDU parliamentary group[1][3].
Further Initiatives and Partnerships
editThe Fröbel-Gruppe also operates vocational schools for social pedagogy in Berlin and Cologne and works closely with companies to offer corporate childcare and flexible opening hours. These partnerships help improve the compatibility of family and work. Additionally, the Fröbel-Gruppe announced a cooperation with the Archdiocese of Cologne in March 2024 to consolidate more than 540 Catholic daycare centers under a single provider[1][4].
Thus, the Fröbel-Gruppe is not only an important player in the field of early childhood education but also a committed partner for families, businesses, and society as a whole.