Important dates & holidays Visiting dates 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. A registration is absolutely necessary. In addition, for organisational reasons we ask you to be punctual during the opening hours mentioned above. Old Town, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage Every Thursday, 3:30 to 4:30: October 15th November 12th December 10th Dates only with registration Contact: amber.auer@dai-heidelberg.de Neuenheim, Kuno-Fischer-Strasse Every Tuesday, 3:30 to 4:30: October 13th November 3rd November 24th December 15th Dates only with registration Contact: caitlin.hines@dai-heidelberg.de NEW! – Neuenheim, Gutenbergstraße Every Wednesday, 3:30-16:30: September 30th October 21st November 18th 09. December Dates only with registration Contact: jamie.kurt@dai-heidelberg.de patrick.hartmann@dai-heidelberg.de Holidays Like the municipal kindergartens, the kindergarten has 24 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 2020/2021 German Unity Day: Friday, October2nd 2020 (day before the holiday) Christmas break: Last day of kindergarten: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020. Early closing 3pm! First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, January 12th 2021 (mandatory teacher workday Monday January 11th) Good Friday. April 2nd 2021 Easter Monday: (Easter Monday) April 5th 2021 Ascension of Christ: Thursday, May 13th 2021 Whitsun: Monday, May 24th 2021 Corpus Christi: Thursday, June 3rd 2021 Summer break: Last day of kindergarten: Friday, August 6th 2021. Early closing 3 pm! 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. First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 31st 2021 (Mandatory teacher workday: Monday, August 30th) Christmas break: Last day of kindergarten: Thursday, December 23, 2021. Early closing at 3pm!