Team

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.
Sandra | Kita Lakeside Kids Zürich

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.

Oli | Kita Lakeside Kids

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 | Kita Lakeside Kids Zürich

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.

vacant position

Co-groupleader, qualified childcare specialist Crabs

Seraina

Apprenticeship 2022 – 2025 Crabs

Seraina has already completed a 1-year internship in a daycare before she joined us in April 2021. Seraina is very happy that she can fill her knowledge backpack from April 21 to summer 22 to then complete the 3-year training as a childcare specialist with us until summer 2025. She likes to use her athletic nature in everyday life with the children and also loves to be creative with them.

Sandro

Intern, Apprenticeship starting summer 2025 Crabs

After Sandro completed his training as an retail specialist in the summer of 2016, he is now looking forward to his internship year before completing his training as a childcare specialist with us in the summer of 2025 and thus getting to know a new professional field.

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

Intern, Apprenticeship starting summer 2025 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.

Michelle

Qualified childcare specialist Crabs & Turtles

Michelle successfully completed her training in summer 2022 and already has experience as a co-educator. As a balanced, flexible and organized person, she does not lose her patience even in challenging moments. She takes great pleasure in supporting and encouraging the children and spending time with them in nature.

Marina

Apprenticeship summer 2023 – 2025 Turtles

Marina has already studied art and body expression in Uruguay. What she likes most about her job is that the smallest things bring joy to the children, that many things excite them and that the children are interested in new things. Through her calm and friendly manner, she quickly succeeds in gaining the children’s trust. She believes that everyone has a responsibility to actively help shape the world and is especially happy that working with children is the best way to sustainably develop society in a positive way.

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.

Belda

Groupleader 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.

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.

Leony

Intern Hippos

Leony was already able to be part of our team during the 10th school year 2023/2024 with a 40% workload and gained initial experience and has now been a 100% member of our team since summer 2024. Teamwork is very important to her and she is happy to be able to accompany the children in their first years of life.

Ilenia

Apprenticeship summer 2023 – 2026 Crabs & Turtles

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.

Raumpflegerin

room cleaner

Our cleaning lady actively supports the team in all household chores and thoroughly cleans the daycare on a regular basis. She has several years of experience in different companies. With her support, we can implement the guidelines from our hygiene concept even better.