Daycare excursion for kindergarten and crèche
Our excursions – always an adventure
For the Wichtel Akademie, every excursion is a valuable learning opportunity. As soon as children leave their familiar surroundings, discover new things and experience the world through their own senses, learning experiences arise that no day at the Kita can replace. For us, therefore, nursery and kindergarten trips are not just the occasional highlight, but an integral part of our everyday educational routine.
Whether it’s a short walk or a full day out – every excursion helps your child understand their environment, develop skills and learn through play. On this website, you’ll find everything you need to know about our nursery and daycare trips: why they’re valuable, which destinations are suitable for the little ones, and how we plan and supervise every trip at each Kita.
Why trips are important in crèche and kindergarten
Trips are more than just a fun way to pass the time. They are a key component of early childhood education and have an impact on every aspect of your child’s development. Whether at kindergarten or at crèche – every trip offers a wealth of learning opportunities that the group room alone cannot provide.
Experiencing and understanding nature
Experiences in nature have a major influence on the personal development of young children: they spark curiosity and a spirit of adventure, and boost self-confidence. In the woods, children collect natural materials and get up close to animals in their natural habitat. Especially in spring, trips into nature stimulate all the senses.
Such experiences in nature promote motor skills and give children the opportunity to explore their surroundings. Climbing over roots and romping about in meadows helps to develop balance and dexterity at the same time.
Physical activity, language and social experiences
Every outing brings movement into the day – and movement is the foundation of healthy development. At the same time, the children continue to develop their language skills because they talk about what they see, ask questions and learn new words.
Out and about in a group, the little ones gain important social experiences: they show consideration for one another, help each other and practise playing together. Climbing walls and adventure playgrounds not only promote motor skills but also teamwork.
Community and special moments
Excursions bring us together. Every shared experience strengthens our sense of community, is fun and creates special memories in our daily nursery life. Children carry such moments and experiences with them for a long time – an important reason why trips have a firm place in our programme.
Special activities for pre-school children
We tailor our Kita excursions to be more challenging for pre-school children. Pre-school activities, such as special guided tours of a museum, are tailored precisely to the age of the children and address topics that are important for the transition to school.
A longer hike or a project focusing on road safety helps to build the preschoolers’ stamina and independence. In this way, outings for preschoolers become milestones on the path to school.
Day-out ideas for kindergarten and pre-school: ideas and inspiration
There is a wide range of outing destinations for children. Which destination we choose depends on the children’s ages, the weather and the group’s current topics of interest. Here you will find ideas and popular destinations – from local neighbourhoods to special destinations for a whole day outdoors.
Local trips
The local area offers the most spontaneous places to visit: a playground or a park can be used at any time for playing or running about. Even a short walk into the woods requires hardly any preparation. Places like these, along with a nearby playground, make it easy to get plenty of exercise without much effort.
Experience the animals: Wildlife park and children’s farm
Children almost always love interacting with animals. A zoo or wildlife park allows them to observe animals in a natural habitat and often offers guided tours for groups. At a children’s farm, the little ones can feed the animals and learn about daily life on the farm with its many animals.
On outings with nursery children, a visit to a farm brings the journey of our food to life – the children see with their own eyes where milk, eggs and vegetables come from.
Nature, forests and green destinations
Forest and meadow days encourage children to explore nature and collect natural materials such as leaves and pine cones. A botanical garden offers child-friendly guided tours. Climbing walls and adventure playgrounds encourage motor skills and teamwork. In spring, parks, gardens, farms and wildlife parks are popular destinations because children can collect and discover so much there.
Culture and learning: museums, children’s theatre and more
A museum or open-air museum encourages children to experience history in a fun way – many venues offer special programmes for young children. A children’s theatre stimulates the imagination and language skills. Such excursions can be easily combined with the group’s current projects.
Discovering careers: the fire service and the police
Visits to the fire station and police station offer fascinating insights into important professions and the chance to see the vehicles up close. A visit to the fire station teaches children about fire safety and how to behave in an emergency in a fun and engaging way.
Exercise whatever the weather
Even bad weather is no obstacle: indoor play areas are ideal for getting plenty of exercise on rainy days, and in summer, outdoor swimming pools and lakes are perfect for playing in the water. So there’s something for every season.
Places to visit around Munich
There’s plenty to discover right on our doorstep, too. Westpark and the English Garden are perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. The Botanical Garden in Munich-Nymphenburg is well worth a visit even in cooler weather, and Nymphenburg Shlosspark is right in the city centre for many children. Our facilities will tailor the ideal destination to your group.
How we plan and prepare for a trip
A successful trip starts with good preparation. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, our nursery teachers plan every trip carefully, taking the whole group of children into account.
What our children say: Children’s voices from Nymphenburg
The children themselves are best placed to tell us what a day-out really mean. We asked the little ones at our nursery in Nymphenburg what they love about outings – their answers show just how much wonder, real learning and fun there is in every outing.
“I like feeding the deer.”
“A day out is an adventure!”
“When we have a picnic.”
“I like running across the meadow.”
“When we’re in the woods.”
“I like it when we all set off together.”
For us, the same things are always our top priority on every outing: reliable supervision, the joy of discovery, and the wonderful feeling of being out and about together. After all, an outing is also a social experience that helps the children bond.
The trips are based on the children’s interests
It all starts with what interests the children. We take their questions, ideas and topics and use them to create learning opportunities and projects. If the group wants to know where water comes from, we plan a trip to the stream – if the children want to learn more about animals, we head for the woods.
This makes learning particularly exciting and memorable for your child. Many valuable learning opportunities arise outside the nursery.
In the local area, in public facilities and in places that tie in with the children’s interests. These experiences foster your child’s curiosity and independence.
Frequently asked questions about kindergarten trips
To conclude, in this article we answer the most frequently asked questions about nursery trips – summarised concisely for all parents and families visiting our website.
Why are trips important in nursery school?
Trips organised by kindergartens are important because children learn particularly effectively when they leave their familiar surroundings. They encourage physical activity, language development and social skills, boost curiosity and self-confidence, and create shared experiences that strengthen a sense of community.
What are some good places to visit for nursery school children?
For kindergarten children, local playgrounds, parks and woods are ideal, as are wildlife parks, children’s farms, botanical gardens, museums, or visits to the fire station and police station. On rainy days, indoor play centres are a great way to get plenty of exercise and activity.
What are some ideas for day trips around Munich?
In and around Munich, Westpark and the Botanical Garden in Nymphenburg are popular destinations for schools and families. There are also children’s farms and museums in the city and the surrounding area offering child-friendly activities and useful tips for a great day out.
What should be on the checklist for a nursery outing?
It is important to have suitable clothing, sturdy footwear, plenty of food and drink, a small first-aid kit, essential emergency information, as well as details about the route, the stop and any admission fees at the destination. With these tips, everyone will be well prepared.
At what age is it a good idea to go on trips?
Excursions are beneficial at any age – the key is to ensure that the route, duration and activities are suitable for the child in question. Even for the youngest children, short trips are a valuable experience, whilst pre-schoolers can easily manage a longer walk. If you’d like to do something as a family, many of these ideas can also be put into practice outdoors at the weekend. You can find out more about our approach and get further tips on our website.