Step Kids Education GmbH
Stepke KiTas gGmbH offers high-quality daycare centers nationwide that place children and families at the center. With a child-centered approach, sustainable concepts, and attractive employer benefits, Stepke sets standards in early childhood education.
Stepke KiTas: Really Good KiTas for Children and Their Families
editKey Products and Services
editStepke KiTas gGmbH is a nationwide provider of independent youth welfare services, specializing in the establishment and operation of daycare centers in Germany. The company currently operates facilities in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, Brandenburg, and Bremen. In these KiTas, over 2000 children aged zero to six years are cared for and supported by about 600 educational staff members[1][2].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Stepke KiTas is to create "Really Good KiTas" that serve as places of comfort for children and their families. The company places great importance on taking the child seriously as an individual and focusing on their individual needs in educational actions. The educational work is based on a child-centered approach and best-practice methods from various educational concepts. The six pillars of the Stepke concept include, among other things, targeted language offers, water acclimatization, freshly cooked meals, healthy nutrition, and various nature experiences[2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editStepke KiTas is committed to a sustainable and environmentally friendly design of its facilities. The KiTas feature barrier-free, bright, clear, and sustainably designed spaces. In addition, the company values healthy and diverse nutrition from its own kitchen as well as regular nature experiences, such as forest and meadow days. These measures help create an environmentally conscious and healthy environment for the children[1][2].
Employer Benefits and Corporate Culture
editStepke KiTas positions itself as an attractive employer through close, practice-oriented support for its employees. The company offers a variety of benefits, including training opportunities, retirement plans, childcare, collective wages, fitness programs, health measures, and recreation allowances. The corporate culture is characterized by flat hierarchies and a collegial atmosphere, where all employees are addressed informally[1][4].
Growth and Expansion
editSince its founding in 2011, Stepke KiTas has continuously grown and expanded. The company is constantly looking for new and suitable KiTa locations throughout Germany and aims for further expansion into additional federal states. The business development team of Stepke KiTas supports all construction projects, from site analysis to commissioning, and maintains an extensive network with brokers, investors, project developers, and municipalities[2][3].
Stepke KiTas is part of the AcadeMedia Group, the leading independent education provider in Northern Europe, and sees itself as a service provider for children and their parents. Through its comprehensive educational concepts, sustainable initiatives, and attractive employer benefits, Stepke KiTas sets standards in childcare and education[5].