Parent-Child Center (Schwabing/Maxvorstadt)
February 28th, 2007 by 
Deanne
The Eltern-Kind Zentrum (Parent-Child Center) in Schwabing/Maxvorstadt is a lovely little community center. Every day, excluding Sunday, EKZ offers something for parents and children. For example, there are two baby groups on Monday morning, and a mini-kindergarten for three hours in the afternoon. Mini-kindergarten is also held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Childcare (with pre-registration) is available from 9:00-12:00 on Tueday morning. On Friday mornings, there are 2 play groups in English. From 9:15 - 10:30, the group is for infants 0 -18 months, and their caregivers. From 10:30 - 12:00, toddlers 18 months and older and their caregivers meet. Friday afternoons alternate between a play group for Spanish speakers and a play group for speakers of Chinese. A music class is available on Saturday mornings. On several afternoons a week, there are open meetings for parents and children to get together over coffee and cake. (The previous information is based on the program January - April, 2007).
Children can attend the mini-kindergarten one day per week. The cost is only 25 EUR per month (for approx. 12 hours of care!). The number of spaces available are small, so you need to put your name on the waiting list.
The center consists of a large playroom, some office space, and a bathroom. It is cozy, but very comfortable. The playroom is fully stocked with all manner of toys, balls, art materials, etc. There is a small couch for the kids and a big couch for the parents. There are also children’s tables and highchairs available so your kids can have lunch or a snack while attending one of the groups. The environment is very friendly, casual, and welcoming.
Membership is 30 Euro per year. Members pay only 1,50 EUR per structured group (no extra cost for siblings). Non-members pay 3,00 EUR per meeting. Questions regarding child care, kindergarten, membership,and other themes, can be answered during office hours on Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00. A quarterly program can be picked up on site on on the website
Address: Schraudolph Strasse 10
Phone: (089) 27 81 89 74
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