Childcare at PSI | Kita Nanolino | PSI

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

15.12.2025

When Saint Nicholas lights up the forest

Together with the children and their parents, we enjoyed an atmospheric St. Nicholas event in the forest. Surrounded by a crackling fire and winter atmosphere, St. Nicholas told a captivating and enchanting story.

01.12.2025

Further training – behavioural problems in children – an opportunity?

Last Saturday, the team at the Nanolino daycare centre took part in a training course on the topic of ‘Behavioural problems in children – an opportunity?’

25.11.2025

Research spirit at the after-school club: we explore the water cycle

Today, the children were able to discover the water cycle with great enthusiasm and curiosity. Together, we explored how rain is formed, from evaporation to cloud formation to precipitation.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Sämi Frankhauser

20.11.2025

World Children's Day – Tomorrow's world lies in children's hands

On 20 November, we celebrated World Children's Day. A day that reminds us how important it is to give children space to develop, to discover their curiosity and to have a say.

Watch the video about it!

29.10.2025

When a heartbeat raises questions

During lunch, a child suddenly discovered his own heartbeat. A spontaneous moment that led to a little journey of discovery through the human body.

15.10.2025

Research like the grown-ups – even at Nanolino daycare!

At our centre, children discover the world of science through play. Together with our specialists, they conducted small experiments, observed, marvelled, tried things out and asked lots of interested questions.

23.09.2025

SwissSkills project – creating a sailing ship

Our colleague Elina Tovagliaro demonstrated her skills at SwissSkills 2025 in Bern!

16.09.2025

Open day at the Nanolino daycare center

On 13 September 2025, we offered a glimpse behind the scenes for families, educational professionals, interested parties and anyone else who was curious.

19.08.2025

Little gardeners make a big impact – we plant our raised beds

At the Nanolino daycare centre, we worked with the children to plant various seedlings in the ground, including cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, peppermint, basil, chives and courgettes.

Welcome to Nanolino Daycare Center—where the focus is on the child.

We create an environment in which children feel safe, can ask questions, and grow at their own pace. Relationships based on equality, trust and respect shape our everyday life, because children develop best when they are seen and taken seriously.

It is important to us to spark curiosity, strengthen courage and provide room for genuine discovery. Whether in free play, shared exchange, or quiet moments, we accompany children with attentiveness, mindfulness and joy.

The Nanolino daycare center is a place where diversity is welcomed and every child is accepted just as they are.

What We Offer

Nanolino Daycare Centre

The Nanolino daycare centre is a place where children aged three months to kindergarten age can discover, laugh, explore, play and grow. In our lovingly designed rooms and spacious outdoor area, they find comfort and security, as well as a wide range of opportunities to shape their own world.

Nanolino after-school care centre

The Nanolino daycare centres offer children from nursery school to the end of primary school a place where they can arrive after school, recharge their batteries and experience new things. In a calm, appreciative atmosphere, they find space for exercise, creativity, social interaction and individual needs.

About us

Kontakt

The Nanolino daycare centre and its origins

The Nanolino daycare centre looks back on over 25 years of history.
On 12 September 1996, a group of committed parents founded the Kita Kiwi association on the grounds of the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).

Training at the Nanolino daycare centre

At our nursery, we support learners with compassion, patience and expertise on their journey to becoming a childcare specialist EFZ.
It is important to us that each person is supported individually, with space for personal development, self-reflection and creative ideas in everyday life.

Impressions

Questions & Answers

Here you will find all the important and frequently asked questions about the Nanolino nursery and daycare facilities.

Contact

Daycare management

+41 56 310 21 89
kita@psi.ch