Dates to remember and holidays Viewing appointments Several times a year we offer parents the opportunity to visit the kindergartens and get to know the teachers and ask all questions about the concept as well as financial and practical aspects. Of course you are welcome to bring your children to this appointment. It is not necessary to register for this, but for organisational reasons we ask you to be punctual during the opening hours mentioned. Neuenheim: Tuesday, 17 March 2020 The sightseeing and guided tour starts at 15:30 and ends at 16:30. Old Town: Friday, 13 March 2020 The sightseeing and guided tour starts at 15:30 and ends at 16:30. NEW! – 7 Gutenbergstraße: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 Holidays Like the municipal kindergartens, the kindergarten has 26 closing days, which are spread over three weeks of summer holidays, about two weeks of Christmas holidays, as well as some bridge days and two “teacher workdays”. The summer holidays usually extend to the last three weeks of August. For children whose parents also need care during the summer holidays, places are available at the language school’s holiday camp. Closing dates: Kindergarten year 2019/2020 Kindergarten will start Tuesday September 3rd 2019 (mandatory teacher workday Monday September 2nd) KUNO FISHER LOCATION ONLY: Friday, September 27th early closing 3pm – Researchers Knight German Unity Day: Thursday, October 3rd 2019 All saints’ day: Friday, November 1st 2019 Christmas break: Last day of kindergarten: Friday, December 20th 2019. early closing 3pm! First day of kindergarten: Wednesday, January 8th 2020 (mandatory teacher workday Tuesday January 7th) Shrove Tuesday: Monday February 24th and Tuesday, February 25th 2020 Good Friday: (Good Friday) April 10th 2020 Easter Monday: (Easter Monday) April 13th 2020 1 May Holiday: Friday, May 1st 2020 Ascension of Christ: Thursday, May 21st 2020 AND FOLLOWING Friday May 22nd 202 0 Whit Monday: (Whitsun): Monday, June 1st 2020 Corpus Christi: Thursday, June 11th 2020 AND FOLLOWING Friday, June 12th 2020 (Bridge Day) Summer break: Last day of kindergarten: Friday, August 7th, 2020. early closing 3 pm! First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, September 1st 2020 (Monday, August 31st mandatory teacher workday) The kindergarten will always be closed for three weeks during the summer. Typically the last three weeks in August. Advanced notice will be given to the parents if changes occur. During the summer break you may sign up your child for DAI summer camps program. Extra charges apply. Children in the kindergarten program get a 10% deduction.