Kita Millipede in Dörnhagen: Complete renovation after water damage!

Kita Millipede in Dörnhagen: Complete renovation after water damage!

There is a lot of activity in Dörnhagen because the “Tausendfüßler” daycare center is about to undergo a major renovation. After only one and a half years of operation, extensive measures had to be taken due to serious water damage. The cause was quickly found: A leaky inspection flap on a rainwater downpipe caused major problems that now have to be remedied with a total loss of 335,000 euros. Structural measures alone accounted for 220,000 euros, while the remaining costs had to be raised for accommodating and reorganizing the children in containers, as hna.de reported.

The affected rooms are in urgent need of renovation. Mold stains on the skirting boards illustrate the extent of the problem. Three group rooms had to be completely renovated, with some of the children having to move into other rooms, such as the former gym and a bedroom. To accommodate the children temporarily, gray containers were set up in the front area of ​​the daycare center. But these containers will now be dismantled from August 4th so that the daycare center can return to its normal state in time for the new daycare year. The start of the new year 2025/26 is planned for mid-August.

Current status of the renovation work

A look beyond the borders of Dörnhagen shows that other daycare centers are also affected by similar challenges. For example, the “Tausendfüßler” daycare center in Marienthal is also being extensively renovated. This leads to a move for children and employees to Zwickau-Auerbach for a year and a half, as ongoing operations are not possible during construction work. By expanding the infrastructure, there are plans to modernize the rooms, renew roofs and even install a photovoltaic system, as radiozwickau.de highlights.

Funding for renovation

Another exciting point is the provision of funding for these and similar projects. The Free State of Saxony supports the creation and maintenance of childcare places in daycare centers and offers financial support for conversions, renovations and equipment, as described on ksv-sachsen.de. Providers can submit applications to the responsible youth welfare office in order to receive financial resources for necessary investments. This is a step in the right direction to sustainably ensure the quality of early childhood education.

Overall, it remains to be seen how developments at the “Tausendfüssler” daycare center will progress. The chances are good that the children will soon be able to play and learn again in a protected and safe environment.