Hidden within Hanover lies Quittengarten, a daycare center brimming with more than meets the eye. Quittengarten isn’t just a place for children to play. It’s a thoughtfully designed landscape of accessible adventure. Imagine a playground where every child, regardless of their abilities, can join in the fun. Quittengarten boasts this inclusivity. The paved surfaces and accessible play areas allow children using wheelchairs to easily navigate and explore. Even the fall protection areas, except for the toddler area, use wood chips, a material suitable for wheelchairs.
Quittengarten is a place where learning and play intertwine. For the youngest children, the northern area features a dedicated play zone right outside their classrooms. A climbing combination, slide, toddler swing, and a sandy play area shaded by a sun sail await them. Older children can delight in a large sand area equipped with a sandstone water play table. A wooden platform serves as a makeshift baking table, inspiring imaginative play. Nearby, a large climbing combination beckons, complete with a climbing tower, wobbly bridge, climbing nets, slide, and a tree trunk staircase. A paved, accessible path encircles the area, ensuring that everyone can participate. A spacious lawn provides ample space for energetic games, while a hedged area houses a double swing. For those who prefer wheeled adventures, a track made from recycled paving stones winds its way around the building, connecting to the path.
Quittengarten continues to unfold south of the main building. A playful slope connects the upper level with the lower play areas. Here, a stilt house and an accessible climbing boat, complete with a ramp, await exploration. A unique highlight of Quittengarten is its raised garden beds where children cultivate strawberries, vegetables, and herbs. The beds are designed at an accessible height, allowing children of all abilities to participate in gardening. A “snack hedge” featuring quince and fruit bushes adds a delightful touch, providing a natural source of treats for the children. Quittengarten itself underwent a three-phase renovation. The first phase saw parts of the climbing combination installed on the existing kindergarten grounds, replacing outdated play equipment. After the demolition of the old building, the southern part of the outdoor area was constructed. Finally, upon completion of the new daycare center, the northwestern areas and the pathways around the new building were created. Quittengarten stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design. It is a vibrant testament to the belief that every child deserves a space to play, learn, and grow, regardless of their abilities.