SUPSInido (Day Nursery)
The Day Nursery is promoted by the SUPSI Direction to allow for a better reconciliation of family, professional and/or study commitments for employees, students and collaborators of SUPSI and outside families.
The Day Nursery is promoted by the SUPSI Direction to allow for a better reconciliation of family, professional and/or study commitments for employees, students and collaborators of SUPSI and outside families.
Through collaboration with educational departments and local institutions, the service also aims to participate in the development and supervision of educational quality and a regional nursery culture.
The Day Nursery coordinates the SUPSI nursery centres (SUPSInido Manno, USI SUPSInido Viganello and SUPSInido Locarno). These are designed for children aged 4 months to 3-4 years and are aimed primarily at SUPSI and USI-SUPSI families, but are also available to external families living in the area.
All the Day Nursery locations have limited places, so enrolment is subject to availability; SUPSI employees and students benefit from priority at all locations, USI employees and students benefit from priority at the Viganello location.
In step with the times, these places provide an important foundation to the educational journey, not limiting themselves to the concept of care but accompanying children in their growth and supporting parents in their parenting.
The experience of the Day Nursery is adapted to the specific needs of all SUPSInido and USI SUPSInido centres and their young members, with corresponding educational principles and pedagogical foundations. Each site has a head teacher and an educational team, as well as trainee educational staff (apprentices and interns) and auxiliary staff (kitchen help). The service provides pedagogical and administrative supervision of all the centres.
Through collaboration with educational departments and local institutions, the service also aims to participate in the development and supervision of educational quality and a regional nursery culture.
The Day Nursery coordinates the SUPSI nursery centres (SUPSInido Manno, USI SUPSInido Viganello and SUPSInido Locarno). These are designed for children aged 4 months to 3-4 years and are aimed primarily at SUPSI and USI-SUPSI families, but are also available to external families living in the area.
All the Day Nursery locations have limited places, so enrolment is subject to availability; SUPSI employees and students benefit from priority at all locations, USI employees and students benefit from priority at the Viganello location.
In step with the times, these places provide an important foundation to the educational journey, not limiting themselves to the concept of care but accompanying children in their growth and supporting parents in their parenting.
The experience of the Day Nursery is adapted to the specific needs of all SUPSInido and USI SUPSInido centres and their young members, with corresponding educational principles and pedagogical foundations. Each site has a head teacher and an educational team, as well as trainee educational staff (apprentices and interns) and auxiliary staff (kitchen help). The service provides pedagogical and administrative supervision of all the centres.
The educational teams work together and share objectives both internally and with the family, encouraging the co-construction of the educational project with the aim of guaranteeing the well-being, psychophysical development and autonomy of the children present. They have their own individual identities and are recognised as the true and only protagonists of their development and experience. They and are given the opportunity to choose their preferred activity actively and independently, to establish relationships with their peers and the people they refer to, participating in targeted activities proposed by educators to stimulate their emerging skills.
The educational practice is inspired by carefully selected pedagogical theories. The theoretical principles of Pikler, Gordon, Malaguzzi, Montessori, and others, are transmitted and discussed during the frequent training sessions (external and internal) of the educational team, to be coherently and flexibly adapted to the particularities of each child, subgroup and centre.
The educational practice is inspired by carefully selected pedagogical theories. The theoretical principles of Pikler, Gordon, Malaguzzi, Montessori, and others, are transmitted and discussed during the frequent training sessions (external and internal) of the educational team, to be coherently and flexibly adapted to the particularities of each child, subgroup and centre.
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Particular attention is paid to the child's settling into the nursery. Attendance is preceded by this fundamental period, which allows the child to gradually settle in and the parents to get to know the educational team, the pedagogical approach and the organisation of the nursery. This period is also essential for the teachers in order to lay the foundations for the indispensable collaboration with the families for the child’s benefit. Parents are asked to be willing to make this delicate transition, attending the nursery together with their child, in one-hour meetings, over a period of about 15 days, during which the moment of separation is dealt with together with an educator.
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During their stay at the nursery, the child is accompanied by a educator who monitors and responds to their individual needs. With the cooperation of the other staff members, this educator helps to open up an indispensable channel of communication with the family to ensure that the child receives a personalised, appropriate and consistent response, and acts as a bridge to the other educators so that the child gradually develops trusting relationships with various members of the team.
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07.45 - 09.00: Welcome
The day at the nursery begins with welcoming the child and the parent into the group. After the greeting, the child can choose the game that interests him or her most and thus begin the day.
The start of the day is a delicate moment in which the emotions of all three parties (child, parent, educator) are recognised and considered.
09.15: Snack break
When all the children have arrived at the nursery, a small snack of seasonal fresh fruit is served at the table. Like all nursery meals, it represents an important moment of socialising and dialogue in which the children interact with each other and with the educator, exchanging their first glances, greeting each other and the older children telling their stories.
09.30 -11.30: Play and activities
Each child has their own pace, preferences and habits, even in play. During the morning the key word for the educators is "observe". The team observes the group, allowing space and freedom to those who choose a game on their own, respectively accompanying and stimulating those who have not yet organised themselves spontaneously. Children may also be offered activities or thematic paths to promote their emerging skills.
11.30 -12.30: Lunch
Lunch is a very important aspect of the educational project: it satisfies a need and is also an opportunity for the child to interact with adults and peers. It is an ideal moment to encourage the process of socialisation and language through relationships, respect for time and rules and interaction.
The task of the educators is to support the children's autonomy and gradually promote the pleasure of 'doing it yourself'.
12.30 - 13.00: Reuniting and preparing for rest
After lunch there are the first outings for the children who attend half-day.
Those attending the full day are accompanied to the preparations for afternoon nap.
13.00 - 14.45: Rest time
Rest time is an important time for children to recharge their batteries so that they can better face the rest of the day. Respecting the needs of each child, even children who do not fall asleep have the opportunity to take advantage of a quiet moment to spend in their own bed or through quiet activities.
15.30: Snack break
The snack, like every meal, is a time for sharing and an opportunity to consolidate relationships, rules and communication between group mates.
Fresh seasonal fruit and/or other foods are always offered as snacks, in keeping with a healthy, balanced diet.
15.00 - 18.15: Activities and reunion
Games and activities consequently punctuate the children's afternoon until their parents arrive. Reuniting after a day at the nursery with one's parent is, like parting, a very delicate and emotional moment. The parent is told about the child's day at the nursery and great care and attention is paid to the reunion.
The day at the nursery begins with welcoming the child and the parent into the group. After the greeting, the child can choose the game that interests him or her most and thus begin the day.
The start of the day is a delicate moment in which the emotions of all three parties (child, parent, educator) are recognised and considered.
09.15: Snack break
When all the children have arrived at the nursery, a small snack of seasonal fresh fruit is served at the table. Like all nursery meals, it represents an important moment of socialising and dialogue in which the children interact with each other and with the educator, exchanging their first glances, greeting each other and the older children telling their stories.
09.30 -11.30: Play and activities
Each child has their own pace, preferences and habits, even in play. During the morning the key word for the educators is "observe". The team observes the group, allowing space and freedom to those who choose a game on their own, respectively accompanying and stimulating those who have not yet organised themselves spontaneously. Children may also be offered activities or thematic paths to promote their emerging skills.
11.30 -12.30: Lunch
Lunch is a very important aspect of the educational project: it satisfies a need and is also an opportunity for the child to interact with adults and peers. It is an ideal moment to encourage the process of socialisation and language through relationships, respect for time and rules and interaction.
The task of the educators is to support the children's autonomy and gradually promote the pleasure of 'doing it yourself'.
12.30 - 13.00: Reuniting and preparing for rest
After lunch there are the first outings for the children who attend half-day.
Those attending the full day are accompanied to the preparations for afternoon nap.
13.00 - 14.45: Rest time
Rest time is an important time for children to recharge their batteries so that they can better face the rest of the day. Respecting the needs of each child, even children who do not fall asleep have the opportunity to take advantage of a quiet moment to spend in their own bed or through quiet activities.
15.30: Snack break
The snack, like every meal, is a time for sharing and an opportunity to consolidate relationships, rules and communication between group mates.
Fresh seasonal fruit and/or other foods are always offered as snacks, in keeping with a healthy, balanced diet.
15.00 - 18.15: Activities and reunion
Games and activities consequently punctuate the children's afternoon until their parents arrive. Reuniting after a day at the nursery with one's parent is, like parting, a very delicate and emotional moment. The parent is told about the child's day at the nursery and great care and attention is paid to the reunion.
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The SUPSInido Manno service, which opened in 2005, is located in the Suglio building (2nd floor) in Manno.
The site, authorised to accommodate a maximum of 26 children per day, is located in the Stabile Suglio, on the 2nd floor. The nursery is organised in three areas for the different age groups (roughly 4-12 months, 1-2 years, 2/3-4 years).
In addition to the areas for each group, there is a movement space and an outdoor garden.
The context in which the crèche is located, i.e. in close proximity to the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, favours the development of collaborative projects with students in the Social Area of both Basic and Continuing Education.
Headquarters manager
Serena Lombardi
Educational team
Sara Luisoni
Giada Carnevale
Marisol Pisapio
Ilaria Renzo
Clarissa Lorenzetti
Margot Picchizzolu
Alice Del Fante (trainee)
Lisa Ferrarini (apprentice)
Auxiliary staff
Karin Hadamitzky
Contact
SUPSInido
Sede di Manno
Via Cantonale 18
CH-6928 Manno
T +41 (0)58 666 69 00
serena.lombardi@supsi.ch
The site, authorised to accommodate a maximum of 26 children per day, is located in the Stabile Suglio, on the 2nd floor. The nursery is organised in three areas for the different age groups (roughly 4-12 months, 1-2 years, 2/3-4 years).
In addition to the areas for each group, there is a movement space and an outdoor garden.
The context in which the crèche is located, i.e. in close proximity to the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, favours the development of collaborative projects with students in the Social Area of both Basic and Continuing Education.
Headquarters manager
Serena Lombardi
Educational team
Sara Luisoni
Giada Carnevale
Marisol Pisapio
Ilaria Renzo
Clarissa Lorenzetti
Margot Picchizzolu
Alice Del Fante (trainee)
Lisa Ferrarini (apprentice)
Auxiliary staff
Karin Hadamitzky
Contact
SUPSInido
Sede di Manno
Via Cantonale 18
CH-6928 Manno
T +41 (0)58 666 69 00
serena.lombardi@supsi.ch
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The USI SUPSInido Viganello service, which opened in January 2021, is located within the Lugano university hub on the USI SUPSI East Campus in Lugano-Viganello. The nursery is accessible primarily to SUPSI and USI families.
The nursery is organised in an "open space" and the areas of each subgroup are delimited by furniture.
The subgroups are divided by age group (4-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3/4 years). In addition to the areas for each group, there is an exercise area, a large indoor square and an outdoor area.
Headquarters manager
Miryam Pol
Educational team
Chiara Giaffreda
Francesca Barbatano
Sara Pella
Kristina Antonijevic
Gaia Ghilardelli
Ylenia Moiano
Serena Granfo
Alexandra Lupi (apprentice)
Contact
USI SUPSInido
Sede di Viganello
Via la Santa 1
CH-6962 Lugano - Viganello
T +41 (0)58 666 69 05
miryam.pol@supsi.ch
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The SUPSInido Locarno service, which opened in November 2021, is authorised to accommodate a maximum of 17 children per day and is located in the Isolino building in Solduno, Locarno. The subgroups are divided by age group (4-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3/4 years). In addition to the areas for each group, there is an exercise area and an outdoor area.
The context in which the nursery is located favours the development of projects on intergenerationality and the appreciation of diversity.
Headquarters manager
Lisa Milani
Educational team
Lea Bresolin
Eleonora Mora
Sara De Micheli
Martina Bonomi (student)
Contact
SUPSInido
Sede di Locarno
Via D. Galli 46 A
CH-6600 Locarno
T +41 (0)58 666 69 62
lisa.milani@supsi.ch
The context in which the nursery is located favours the development of projects on intergenerationality and the appreciation of diversity.
Headquarters manager
Lisa Milani
Educational team
Lea Bresolin
Eleonora Mora
Sara De Micheli
Martina Bonomi (student)
Contact
SUPSInido
Sede di Locarno
Via D. Galli 46 A
CH-6600 Locarno
T +41 (0)58 666 69 62
lisa.milani@supsi.ch
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The nurseries are open from Monday to Friday, from 07.45 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. The
entrance and exit times and the child's attendance are agreed with the parents, taking into consideration their child's needs and the nursery's availability.
The nurseries are closed for three weeks during the summer and two weeks over Christmas.
entrance and exit times and the child's attendance are agreed with the parents, taking into consideration their child's needs and the nursery's availability.
The nurseries are closed for three weeks during the summer and two weeks over Christmas.
Enrolment in the nursery is open all year round. The rates shown here are an extract from the Regulations.
Rates:
* The USI-SUPSI Fee is valid only for the Lugano-Viganello site.
Rates:
- Rate for SUPSI or USI-SUPSI* staff resident in TI: CHF 36.- for half-day attendance (maximum 5 hours per day); CHF 60.- for full day; CHF 7.- for the meal (including snacks and lunch).
- Rate for SUPSI or USI-SUPSI* staff not resident in TI: CHF 44.- for half-day attendance (maximum 5 hours per day); CHF 72.- for full day; CHF 7.- for the meal (including snacks and lunch).
- Rate for SUPSI or USI-SUPSI* trainees: CHF 27.- for half-day attendance (maximum 5 hours per day); CHF 45.- for full day; CHF 7.- for the meal (including snacks and lunch).
- External fee: CHF 45.- for half-day attendance (maximum 5 hours per day); CHF 75.- for full day; CHF 7.- for the meal (including snacks and lunch).
- For companies and third parties not resident in TI: CHF 55.- for half-day attendance (maximum 5 hours per day); CHF 90.- for full day; CHF 7.- for the meal (including snacks and lunch).
* The USI-SUPSI Fee is valid only for the Lugano-Viganello site.