The HoPla Kinderhaus is one of two “Kulturkita” cultural daycare centers currently operating in Kassel and is also the largest daycare center run by the Studierendenwerk Kassel, located directly on the Holländischer Platz university campus.
It embodies a vibrant, diverse, and respectful culture in its daily educational practice.

We care for children from 12 months of age until they start school and have space for 86 children in 5 groups:

• 3 infant groups (ages 1–3)
• 2 preschool groups (ages 3 until school entry)

Our services are aimed at children of students and employees of the University of Kassel, as well as families from the surrounding neighborhoods of Kassel.

Culture is part of our everyday life – Our magic word is “culture”: It shapes our daily interactions and our educational work.

A culture of welcome and diversity – We create a place on campus where children and families feel welcome and included, regardless of their background, language, or lifestyle.

Healthy Eating Culture – Our children receive a freshly prepared vegetarian lunch every day from the university dining services. Locally grown fruits and vegetables are part of this, as is our sugar-free morning snack. Through this, the children discover different flavors and develop a love for mindful and healthy eating.

Shaping Art and Culture Together – Children interact with artists and cultural professionals and experience art, music, language, creativity, and movement as forms of self-expression.

Diversity as Enrichment – Different families, languages, traditions, and perspectives come together, making our childcare center a special place for connection.

Children Help Shape the Experience – The children’s ideas, interests, and questions serve as the starting point for projects and the design of our daily educational activities.

This is how we work

• Open work with Core Groups
• Children have consistent caregivers and a secure foundation
• Diverse learning and play spaces
• Children choose with whom and in which area they want to play and learn
• Projects are guided by the children’s interests
• Language development integrated into daily life
• Learning through relationships, interactions, movement, and hands-on activities
• Collaboration with families as educational partners

Hours of Operation & Care

• Regular hours Monday-Friday: 8 am-4 pm
• Early and late care available 7:15–8 am = early care, 4-4:30 pm = late care

At a Glance

• Ages 1–6
• 3 infant groups, 2 preschool groups
• 86 children
• 7:15 am-4:30 pm
• The Kulturkita HoPla-Kinderhaus is a childcare facility operated by the Studierendenwerk Kassel

Get to Know Us

Would you like to learn more about the Hopla-Kinderhaus? We look forward to hearing from you!
Feel free to contact us and/or get to know us during a personal meeting. This will give you a direct insight into our daily routine and allow you to see for yourself what our KulturKita is like right in the middle of the university campus.