If you want to open and run a crèche, a playgroup leader course is the right place for you. According to the SSLV (Swiss Playgroup Leaders Association), the course is aimed at anyone who is regularly responsible for young children. This includes childminders, after-school care staff, crèche staff, school tutors, childcare professionals, nannies and godmothers.

No, further training for playgroup leaders is not uniformly regulated or federally recognized. However, many schools where you can complete such training are designed according to the guidelines of the Swiss Playgroup Leaders Association (SSLV). Ask the accredited training institutions directly atAssociationor at the respective schools.

Basic training is recommended by the SSLV professional association, as playgroup leader training is not a federally regulated continuing education, further training. In addition, some schools require a minimum age of 20 years and a good knowledge of German. General requirements for this job are patience and tolerance, flexibility, the ability to work in a team, openness, the ability to reflect, practical experience with children of pre-school age, of course enjoyment of working and dealing with children, but also sociability towards parents and an interest in the development and support of children of pre-school age.

After training as a playgroup leader, you can be employed by associations and institutions such as parent organizations, parishes or community centers or work independently. Playgroup leaders mainly work part-time and often run one to three groups. They can further develop their skills through courses offered by the training centres and regional specialist and contact points (FKS) of the SSLV or by specializing as a forest playgroup leader or in the area of integration and language support.