Under the motto “Little Ones Make a Big Difference,” the nonprofit Kindergärten Finkenau Foundation cares for children in Hamburg from nursery age (8–12 months) until they graduate from elementary school. Our educational work is guided by Hamburg’s educational guidelines for early childhood education centers.

Furthermore, we are convinced that plenty of physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental development and for maintaining their health. Movement promotes flexibility and stimulates thinking. And the children at Finkenau achieve great things not only through physical activity but also through their creative ideas and their thirst for knowledge and exploration.

Each child brings their own interests, abilities, and needs to the table. We support children as they develop their personalities, act independently, and build confidence in their own abilities. In doing so, we place special emphasis on language and education, physical activity, empowerment, and active inclusion.

In our 28 facilities, approximately 570 employees care for more than 2,500 children.

In our diverse society, we stand for fundamental democratic values and individual freedom, as long as the needs of the community are respected. We are politically independent and welcome people of all nationalities and religions.

We are delighted that our new movement daycare centre with swimming offer will be moving into the new building in the Max-Brauer-Quartier!

This means that nursery, elementary and bridge year places are now available. The opening will take place on June 03, 2025. What we offer: spacious new rooms with an innovative room concept, needs-oriented pedagogy based on 50 years of experience in the daycare centre sector and a spacious outdoor area with room for lots of movement and the children’s ideas.

Here you can already get a small insight: News from the day care centre

Further information can be found here: Finkenau movement daycare centre

The learning stories make your children’s learning and strengths visible and support the children in their development. You’ll find more information in the PDF file that can be downloaded here.

Learn more »