Important information, dates & holidays Important Information on Testing in the DAI Kindergarten and Nursery Following the current Covid regulations, children in the DAI Kindergarden and Nusery must be tested regulary. Please find our FAQ including important information on this topic here for downloading. Visits to the kindergartens Several times a year, we offer parents the opportunity to visit the kindergartens and get to know the teachers, as well as ask any questions about the concept and financial and practical aspects. Of course you are welcome to bring your children to these appointments. We will be following the current Covid regulations in accordance with the city of Heidelberg. In addition, for organisational reasons, we ask you to arrive punctually at the opening times mentioned. KUNO-FISCHER-STRAßE Wednesday, May 4th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, June 8th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, July 13th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Contact: sarah.lantry@dai-heidelberg.de GUTENBERGSTRAßE Wednesday, April 13th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, May 18th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, June 29th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr More dates coming soon. Contact: collette.doherty@dai-heidelberg.de FRIEDRICH-EBERT-ANLAGE Wednesday, April 20th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, May 18th 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Wednesday, June 22nd 2022 15:30-16:30 Uhr Contact: craig.mcskimming@dai-heidelberg.de Please be aware these dates are subject to change due to the Corona pandemic. If you would like to attend please check the website again or get in touch with the directors (please see contact above). Thank you. Holidays Like the municipal kindergartens, the Kindergarten has 27 closing days, which are divided into three weeks of summer holidays, approximately two weeks of Christmas holidays, as well as some bridge days and two “teacher workdays”. The summer holidays usually cover 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 2021/2022 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) All Saints Day: Monday, November 1, 2021 Christmas Break: Last day of Kindergarten: Thursday , December 23, 2021 – Early closing 3pm! First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 (mandatory teacher work day: Monday, January 10, 2022) Carnival: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Good Friday: Friday, April 15, 2022 Easter Monday: Monday, April 18, 2022 Ascension Day: Thursday, May 26, 2022 Bridge Day: Friday, May 27, 2022 Whit Monday: Monday, June 6, 2022 Corpus Christi: Thursday, June 16, 2022 Bridge Day: Friday, June 17, 2022 Summer Break: Last day of Kindergarten: Friday, August 5, 2022 – Early closing 3pm! First Day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 (mandatory teacher work day: Monday, August 29, 2022) Day of German Unity: Monday, October 3, 2022 Bridge Day / All Saints’ Day: Monday – Tuesday, October 31 – November 1, 2022 Christmas Break: Last Day of Kindergarten: Friday, December 23, 2022