The “Rhineland-Palatinate Active Daycare Center” award was presented to Meike Obermeier, director of the Feldbergplatz Daycare Center, by Jutta Heim, vice president of the Rheinhessen Turnerbund association, in the presence of Jana Schmöller, the official in charge of children’s affairs for the state capital of Mainz.

“Congratulations to the entire team at the Feldbergplatz Daycare Center on this special award. This seal of quality demonstrates how consistently physical activity is integrated into the daycare’s daily educational routine. This requires good conditions and, above all, dedicated staff who are willing to incorporate physical activity into their daily planning,” said Jana Schmöller as she congratulated the team at the Feldbergplatz daycare center. “Physical activity is an important part of growing up for children. They have fun, discover their abilities, and at the same time, physical activity promotes their development.”

The quality criteria for the award include, among other things, the qualifications of the educational staff in the area of developmental support through physical activity. Physical activities are also firmly embedded in the educational concept and in the daycare center’s daily routine. The children have plenty of free time for physical activity and regularly participate in guided sports sessions.

In addition, the daycare center is actively involved in networking with local institutions and shares its experiences with other facilities as a resource. The team at the Feldbergplatz Daycare Center has successfully met the quality criteria for the award.

The “Bewegungskita Rheinland-Pfalz” profile is a state-wide concept for promoting education and health through physical activity. The award highlights the unique approaches and commitment of the certified facilities. All daycare centers in Rhineland-Palatinate are eligible to apply.