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Kita Willow Kittens in Bensheim: Petition against impending closure!
Petition in Bensheim to save the Kita Willow Kitten: alternative space required to prevent closure in 2027.
Kita Willow Kittens in Bensheim: Petition against impending closure!
In Bensheim there is currently a lot of fighting going on for the Kitten Willow Kita. A petition addressed to Mayor Christine Klein and operations manager Armin Zeißler urgently calls for the creation of new spatial alternatives or the construction of a new kindergarten building. The background: The daycare center is facing the threat of closure on July 31, 2027, which would mean a drastic change for many families in the region. The Kita Weidenkkatze is not only considered a model facility for high-quality child care, but has also earned an excellent reputation among parents since it was founded three years ago.
The 43 children are currently housed in containers that were originally intended as a temporary solution. The planned new building was canceled and the temporary rooms are now to be painted without replacement. This not only causes unrest for the families affected, but also for the 21 employees, who are part of a network of around 150 people. A closure would not only endanger the trusting work of the specialists, but also the usual security and reliability for the children, who need constant caregivers.
High level of satisfaction despite tense circumstances
According to internal surveys, the parents are extremely satisfied with the care at the Kitten Willow daycare center. Those responsible rely on an educational concept based on the principles of Emmi Pikler and attach great importance to individual support and respectful support for the children. So far there have been no closures due to illness, and long summer holidays were also not an option, which gives parents planning security.
The closure of the facility would also result in the need for a new daycare concept as well as the recruitment of new staff and the creation of a new trust structure. The lack of consideration of the effects on families is particularly criticized. The trust that has been built up over years could be at risk.
These difficulties, combined with the high demand for high-quality childcare, make it clear that there is an urgent need for action. As the parent representatives note, the closure of the daycare center would represent a massive loss for all affected families and children. A further step towards safety in early childhood education is therefore essential. The culture of togetherness shows how important such institutions are for the development of the common good and highlights the need for a sensible solution.
The citizens of Bensheim believe they want to send a strong signal with a petition. It will be interesting to see what reaction the city administration will have to this urgent request. Kita Willow Kitten is more than just a care facility – it is a central part of the community.