Soon at home in Bergheim-Oberaußem

A place to arrive, discover, and feel good – right in the neighborhood.

In the course of 2027, our new Kita will open in Bergheim-Oberaußem – with space for 100 children in 6 groups. The two-story building is being constructed according to a sustainable concept with plenty of light and using natural wood – for warm rooms that strengthen children.

The location of the Kita in Bergheim-Oberaußem offers ideal conditions for nature and environmental education projects right on its doorstep. Community projects and festivals with parents, local clubs, and other organizations foster a strong sense of community. A particular focus is on dialogue between children and senior citizens – including as part of the “Generationenbrücke Deutschland” (Generations Bridge Germany).

Warmth, language, and structure – for an everyday life that feels good.

At rainbowtrekkers, children find a place where they feel safe and are allowed to discover new things. Clear routines provide support, and loving relationships create security.

Multilingualism is a matter of course: German and English in everyday life, family languages are welcome. We start gently with the settling-in period and stay in contact with you as parents. In play, in projects, and outdoors in the city, children learn every day – with their head, heart, and hands. Our preschool concept builds the bridge to elementary school – playfully and in a way that is relevant to everyday life. This is how trust grows, and children take their next steps with courage.

Multilingual from the Start

German and English are part of our everyday life – in stories, games, and songs. Children are welcome to bring their family languages and experience that language connects. This is how expressive power grows naturally, without pressure.

Settling In & Relationships

We start gently and as a team. Your child gets time, familiar rituals, and reliable caregivers. You as parents are actively involved – step by step, at the pace that is good for your child.

Learning in Everyday Life & Preschool

Discover, try out, ask questions – education happens with us in doing: in projects, in nature, with movement and music. Our preschool concept builds on this and creates a stable bridge to elementary school.

A good start – with a place at rainbowtrekkers

This is how you register your child with rainbowtrekkers – simply, transparently, and personally.

A Kita place is more than just care – it is the beginning of a journey together. Would you like to register your child with rainbowtrekkers in Bergheim? Please use the Kita-Navigator of the city of Bergheim for this.

Various colorful wooden cubes, plus the graphic of a traffic sign (attention) and the words Kitaplatz gesucht
A folder with the inscription "Kita-Beiträge", a calculator, a pen and some money

Costs & Contributions

At rainbowtrekkers, we attach great importance to transparency – also when it comes to costs. The care of your child is largely publicly funded, and part of the contributions depends on your income. With your membership in the support association, you also contribute to ensuring that we can secure our high quality standards, fair working conditions, and special offers for all children.

The amount of parental contributions is determined by the youth welfare office of your place of residence. It depends on the income and the number of children in your family. For families residing in Bergheim, the youth welfare office of the city of Bergheim is responsible; outside Bergheim, the respective local youth welfare office is responsible. You will receive the notification of the contribution amount directly from there.

Our Kitas are largely publicly funded – nevertheless, state funds alone are often not sufficient to secure our quality level in the long term. That is why we ask parents to become members of the support association “Early Education in the Kita e.V.”

Your advantages:

Your contribution flows 100% directly into your child’s Kita.
You support fair working conditions, good equipment, and special projects. Requested monthly support contribution: €29.

For breakfast, lunch, and snacks, we charge a monthly meal allowance of €85. Families with low incomes can apply for a reduction to €1 per lunch via the education and participation package.

Rainbowtrekkers is a non-profit, independent organization – no corporation, no church. We finance our work exclusively through public grants and your contributions. Unlike large welfare associations, we have no additional sources of income such as church tax or foundation funds.

With your support, you help us to continue doing what is close to our hearts: to offer children a loving, safe, and inspiring place to grow.

Let's talk to each other

Do you have questions about the concept, times, or settling in? We would be happy to advise you and keep you up to date.

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In our FAQ, we have summarized the most important points regarding registration, placement, and getting started.

If you would like to submit a placement request, please use the Kita-Navigator of the city of Bergheim.

Our Kita in Oberaußem is expected to open in the course of the 2027 calendar year. An exact date has not yet been set.

As soon as the building has been approved by the building authorities, we will offer viewing appointments in the facility. We cannot yet say exactly when that will be.

Parents who are looking for a place for their child in our Kita in Bergheim-Oberaußem are welcome to book an appointment here for an introductory meeting. As long as the facility in Oberaußem has not yet opened, the introductory meetings will take place in our facility in Cologne-Junkersdorf.

You pay the meal allowance directly to rainbowtrekkers and an income-dependent parental contribution to the city of Bergheim. Further details on fees & contributions can be found here.