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Childcare by seniors in day-care centers – this is how cross-generational integration succeeds

At Zurich’s “Fugu” crèche, the working time for senior citizens can vary between 1.5 and 6 hours. The individual is not considered a full worker. However, she always attends the crèche on the same day at the same time. No pedagogical knowledge is expected. Changing diapers, administering medication, accepting and dropping off children and going to bed with the children is reserved for the specialist staff. However, they are allowed to do handicrafts, sing, dance, walk and give food.

Both benefit: children come into contact with older people and seniors it opens a view into the world of children. In particular, children who no longer have grandparents or who only rarely see them find access to and dialogue with older people in this way. From this relationship the child gains confidence in life and self-confidence.

For the elderly, the relationship with the small child is important and a joy because they have someone to share their experiences and knowledge with. In addition, it awakens many memories of one's own childhood, which becomes more and more important in old age and is relevant for cross-generational integration.

 

Find out more about the Fugu crèche: www.kitafugu.ch

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