Bauernhofkindergarten Wilkenshoff

The Bauernhofkindergarten Wilkenshoff, located in the idyllic landscape of Hollenstedt, Lower Saxony, has been providing a unique learning and growth environment for children since 2008. The kindergarten is integrated into the historic and listed Wilkenshoff, an agricultural operation that promotes a close connection to nature and agriculture.

• Kindergarten Operation: The kindergarten offers places for twenty-two elementary children and a ten-member nursery group. The children learn and grow in an environment characterized by vegetable beds, chickens, sheep, goats, and a wonderful natural playground[4][5].
• Groups: The children are divided into different groups, such as the "colorful chickens," the "apple mice," and the "lambs," each considering the specific needs and developmental stages of the children[3].

The main mission of the Bauernhofkindergarten Wilkenshoff is to promote children in a nature-oriented environment so that they can grow into brave and self-confident individuals. The focus is on playful, sensory, and experience-oriented engagement with nature and agriculture. This strengthens the children's self-confidence and basic trust and fosters an awareness of natural processes and the assumption of responsibility[4].

The Wilkenshoff is closely connected to sustainable and ecological principles. The farm offers seasonally changing, fresh products that come from its own cultivation or from neighboring farms. The farm café and farm shop rely on traditional craftsmanship and regional foods, which strengthens the local economy and promotes a sustainable lifestyle[2].

• Farm Café & Farm Shop: A central meeting point that combines idyllic and family atmosphere with traditional craftsmanship and organic foods.