About us
Only those who are enthusiastic can inspire others.
We work professionally as well as with our hearts and understanding. These qualities and an educational approach to childcare make our team outstanding. It’s our special know-how and enthusiasm for a longterm and valuable pedagogical work in cooperation with the kids and parents that distinguish our company. A respectful and professional collaboration within the team as well as with the parents/guardians is possible through further training, team building and quality management spread over the whole year. The future team will be made of two groups. The children will be cared for by two qualified childcare employees, and apprentice or trainee per group.
Team
Sandra Mannhart
Founder / daycare manager / Vocational trainer / Examination expert Canton of Zurich
Sandra Mannhart is a qualified childcare specialist with extended experience in the field of childcare. Sandra completed the Management in NPO course. To be able to be a small part of a child life is something she greatly appreciates. To accompany a child’s first steps in life and to support and encourage a child in their development is something Sandra is passionate about. It is very important for her, that your child is feeling accepted with us and live and develop in its childhood. Sandra became a mother of two wonderful children (2018 & 2021), enjoys every moment and is happy to connect family and work.
Oliver Both
Co-founder / Administration
Oliver Both is a trained merchandiser with a bachelor degree of Science ZFH in Business Administration with Major in Banking & Finance and worked as a Junior Client Advisor at Rothschild Bank in Zurich. During several years as a team leader of ‚Jungwacht-Blauring’ he gained leadership experience and shared exciting and valueable moments with kids of every age. A respectful and professional handling between the kids, the employees and the parents is essential for him, whereby he supports Sandra in individual leadership and administrative tasks. Oliver became a father of two wonderful children (2018 & 2021), enjoys every moment and is happy to connect family and work.
Jordan
Groupleader Crabs, qualified childcare specialist, vocational training manager & deputy daycare manager
Jordan has successfully completed her training as a childcare specialist in the summer of 2019. Through her training position she brings a lot of experience in Montessori education and is now looking forward to apply this experience in her work with Lake Side Kids. To accept new challenges is Jordan’s challenge and has a very motivating effect on her. She appreciates the opportunity to carry out activities with the children and to support and encourage them individually in their daily care.
Alexandra
Qualified childcare specialist Crabs & Turtles
Alexandra successfully completed her training as a childcare specialist in summer 2024. It is particularly important to her to accompany the children with a lot of respect, love and support so that each child is recognised and encouraged in their own personality. Alexandra is looking forward to many exciting, creative and unforgettable moments with the children at the Lake Side Kids daycare.
Sandro
Apprenticeship 2025 – 2027 Crabs
After completing his apprenticeship as a retail specialist (EFZ) in the summer of 2016, Sandro is now excited to begin his shortened training as a childcare specialist with us at the Kita, following his internship year.
Arjana
Intern, Apprenticeship starting summer 2026 Crabs
Arjana loves singing and baking, and she enjoys sharing these passions with the children during fun and engaging activities. She also likes playing football and bringing movement and joy into the group. During her internship, she is excited to build up her knowledge and prepare for her three-year apprenticeship with us.
Jessica
Groupleader Flamingos and qualified childcare specialist
Jessica successfully completed her three-year training as a childcare specialist, including a pre-apprenticeship, in the summer of 2023 and is now supporting two groups in her important role as a jumper. Working with the children motivates her every day and shows her again and again how colorful, creative and open they make our time together.
Daniela
Apprenticeship summer 2023 – 2026 Flamingos
Daniela really enjoys working with the children because she is fascinated to accompany and care for children in their development. She gets exciting to watch them play and to discover nature with them on walks. Daniela enjoys showing the children new topics from our daily life. In doing so, the children’s well-being is always Daniela’s top priority.
Luana
Apprenticeship summer 2024 – 2027 Flamingos
After Luana graduates from secondary school in summer 2023, she is now looking forward to her internship year and then completing her training as a childcare specialist with us.
Fay
Apprenticeship summer 2025 – 2028 Flamingos
Fay is looking forward to gaining her first experience in a daycare in order to be optimally prepared for her three-year training as a childcare specialist from summer 2025. She loves to sing, so that the children can feel this passion during their everyday life in the singing circle and discover the joy of music.
Monica
Groupleader Turtles and qualified childcare specialist
Monica successfully completed her training in the summer of 2014 and has already been able to gain a lot of valuable experience as a group leader. What she likes most about her work is the spontaneity of the children and that she can observe small progress in the development of her group of children every day. She attaches great importance to the different needs of the children and responds to them individually.
Denise
Apprenticeship summer 2024 – 2027 Turtles
Denise has already completed a internship in a daycare and is looking forward to gaining more experience in the coming year in order to be optimally prepared for her training as a childcare specialist in the summer of 2024. She enjoys singing with the children, is creative and likes to spend time with the children outdoors in nature.
Noah
Apprenticeship summer 2025 – 2028 Turtles
Noah is empathetic and sporty, and he looks forward to sharing these strengths with the children. With his calm and caring nature, he enjoys supporting the little ones in their daily adventures and encouraging them to stay active and curious.
Piratheepa
Intern, Apprenticeship starting summer 2026 Turtles
Piratheepa is creative and loves music and dancing, which she enjoys bringing into the children’s everyday life through playful activities. Before joining us, she worked as a mathematics teacher in Sri Lanka. She also loves spending time outdoors with the children, discovering nature together and inspiring their sense of wonder.
Belda
roupleader Hippos, qualified childcare specialist
Belda successfully completed her training as a childcare specialist in summer 2016 and already has several years of experience as a group leader. Her strengths include patience, perseverance and resilience. At the same time, she never disregards the needs of the children. As a person who is always upbeat and in a good mood, coupled with her cultural background, she is always able to establish a very good relationship with all stakeholders.
Patrick
Qualified childcare specialist Hippos & Flamingos
Patrick has already completed an internship at a daycare from 2019 – 2020 and is happy to be part of Lake Side Kids now. From 2020 – 2024 Patrick completed his internship and training with us and we are very pleased that he is now a trained specialist and continues to be part of Lake Side Kids. He is looking forward to expanding his previous knowledge and contributing his skills to the daycare centre.
Illenia
Apprenticeship summer 2023 – 2026 Hippos
Ilenia was able to gain first experiences during her internship in a daycare before she joined us in August 2022. Good interaction with children and communication are very close to her heart. Her strengths include friendliness, motivation and humor. During her one-year internship with us until the summer of 2023, she will gain further valuable experience and then complete her 3-year training as a childcare specialist with us until the summer of 2026.
Marisa
Apprenticeship summer 2024 – 2027 Hippos
Marisa was already able to gain her first experience as a childcare assistant during her year as a trainee from summer 2023 and is now looking forward to completing her training as a childcare specialist at our daycare since summer 2024. Marisa is fascinated by books, so the children at the daycare also benefit from this passion and can listen to many stories from picture books. Marisa also enjoys being creative and likes to do handicrafts.
Room cleaner
To ensure the cleanliness of our daycare center, we work with a professional cleaning company. They regularly clean all rooms according to the specific requirements of a daycare center and ensure that they remain hygienic and well-maintained.
