Basic education

We place great importance on adhering to our quality standards and focus on the continuous education of our employees.

Basic training, the children's first aid course, and annual further training are mandatory.

Caregivers are encouraged to understand and reflect on their role. They acquire specialist knowledge and approaches that are in line with the latest findings and current understanding of early childhood education, care and upbringing. At the same time, they have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other caregivers.

With a valid care contract, the course costs are covered by TFZO. The basic training and the first aid course must be completed within the first 24 months.

The basic training for caregivers in day families, as well as the emergency course for children, is mandatory for caregivers.

The basic training consists of 30 lessons, which are spread over five days, and includes the following topics:

Module 1
Law, organization, administration, child safety, and hygiene

Module 2
Job description and family systems

Module 3
Pedagogy and developmental psychology

Module 4
Pedagogy and code of conduct

Module 5
Communication

For caregivers who already have an educational qualification according to the requirements of kibesuisse, it is possible to complete a shortened basic training of 2 days.

The first aid course for children lasts 6 hours and is intended to enable you to quickly and correctly assess the situation of an injured or sick child and initiate the necessary immediate measures. This course must be repeated every five years.

Registration is generally done through the Education Office, Jasmin Eschmann: jeschmann@tfzo.ch