K5 Playgroup

Why is K5's playgroup right for your child?
> Children improve their German skills, helping them prepare for kindergarten.
> Children learn from new experiences in a stable group of children of the same age.
> Children playfully develop their social skills and competencies.

We focus on language development
> Using individual or group play sequences, we develop children’s High German language skills.
> We organise guided activities around a theme that involve singing, speaking and movement.

In canton Basel-Stadt children are required by law to learn German before entering kindergarten (Schulgesetz § 56a and § 91a). K5’s playgroup fulfils all requirements for accepting children affected by this law. In addition, K5's playgroup meets the Department of Education’s quality standards for playgroups with language development..

What sets K5's playgroup apart?
> Variety: children have time for free play as well as guided activities with our qualified childcare team.
> Range of skills: we help children develop their language, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
> A solid foundation: circle time activities help establish the foundation children need to further assimilate language development topics.
> Playful: at K5, children learn through play.
> Need-orientation: with our support your child determines his or her learning process.

Our playgroup leaders are::
> Professional: K5 employs trained childcare professionals (a specialist in early language development in German and qualified playgroup leaders). Our childcare staff are caring as well as competent.
> Well-qualified: our childcare staff regularly attend training events.

We offer the following fee reductions for the K5 playgroup:
The reductions possible depend on the canton of your residence. Please note the following important information:

Basel-Stadt:
In order to receive a reduction, you must be registered for a health insurance premium reduction from the canton.
> If you do not yet receive a health insurance premium reduction, you can contact the canton's benefits office ASB (Amt für Sozialbeiträge) here  .
> The ASB will assign you a reduction category based on your income and family situation. You will receive a fee reduction from K5 according to this category.

The K5 playgroup accepts children who are required by the canton Basel-Stadt to attend a playgroup in order to learn German (Obligatorium BS).

Other cantons
Other cantons: If you live in another canton, we cannot offer any reducations for the playgroup.

Please stop by or call us. We would be happy to assist you in your language of choice.

A playgroup fee reduction is possible for residents of the canton Basel-Staft and will be reviewed at the time of registration. This reduction is based on a family’s eligibility for a health insurance premium fee reduction. Verification must be provided when registering a child for the playgroup.

The bill includes the annual playgroup fee. Payment in instalments is possible. Die Rechnung erfolgt für das ganze Jahr. Ratenzahlung ist möglich.

Withdrawal from the playgroup usually takes place automatically at the end of the playgroup year. An earlier withdrawal must be done in writing and comply with a three-month withdrawal notice. In case of a withdrawal with a three-month notice period before the beginning of the playgroup, a CHF 75.– fee will be charged.