Children and Care

Fostering a bright future for your little ones

Discover a world of wonder for your little ones in Schaffhausen! Our vibrant community of childcare experts and playgroups is here to nurture, educate, and inspire your child's growth.

The Coordination Office for Child and Youth Care coordinates the existing private, municipal and cantonal childcare facilities in the city of Schaffhausen and is the contact point for associations and initiatives involved in this area. The advisory and placement office for childcare "ZWEIDIHEI" offers information and advice on childcare options in the Schaffhausen area, as well as the placement of daily, weekly, emergency and permanent places in families and institutions.

Childcare

Babysitter

Spielgruppen (Playgroups)

ElKi-Turnen (Parent-Child Gymnastics)

Familienzentrum Schaffhausen

Teenagers 13 years and older, who have completed a special training with the Red Cross Schaffhausen, are available to be hired as hourly or daily babysitters.

Playgroups offer preschool-aged children the opportunity to improve their language and social development through play. Playgroups generally take place once or twice per week for two to four hours at a time. Inquire about Playgroups in your area at your local Gemeinde (municipal office).

Children love to run, jump and tumble. In Parent-Child Gym, children aged three to five are immersed in the joy of movement. Children learn independence and self-confidence, and develop new friendships and relationships. They play and move together with their parents: fun for both big and small. 

The Family Center, located at Kirchhofplatz in Schaffhausen, is run by the city of Schaffhausen. It provides a location where parents and relatives of young children can meet and interact. Families with babies and toddlers from 0 to 5 years of age are the target group.

The Center offers a public meeting area with a Bistro and play area, where moms and dads can meet new people, chat and hang out, and discuss parenthood, while children play together. In addition, the Mütter- und Väterberatung (MVB or Parent Advisers) offers personal advice and support for parents with questions about their child’s care and development. Courses, events and other services also take place in the Family Center.