Aunt Elke says goodbye after 40 years - a moving farewell!

Aunt Elke says goodbye after 40 years - a moving farewell!

Carmzow, Deutschland - On June 14, 2025, an emotional farewell party for long -time corporate manager Elke Reichow took place in the “Kastanienstübchen” village daycare center in Carmzow. After over 40 years in childcare, the teacher called "Aunt Elke" is lovingly retired. Her path in the daycare center began in 1981 in the then GDR, where she initially worked in different roles, including as a crib manager, before she took over the management of the facility since 2010. Her tireless passion and dedication for the children who looked after them to school are part of the many ups and downs that she experienced during her term. In particular, the challenging time after the turning point shaped her way, but she never wanted to work elsewhere and always campaigned for her little protégés with passion. Mayor Jörn Muranko, himself a former daycare visitor, paid tribute to her commitment and initiated the search for her successor, Vanessa Glöde.

The farewell festival was a surprise festival, which was visited not only by current parents, but also by former children, the gifts. The children of the day care center provided a touching moment when they arrived a song and presented the outgoing director of a garden bench with their handprints as a souvenir. This gesture shows how very Elke Reichow is anchored in the hearts of the children. The celebration was accompanied by flowers and shrubs, which were presented to her as a sign of appreciation. With a bright smile, Elke now looks at the upcoming adventures in retirement, which should include more time with family and travel.

a farewell full of emotions

Especially when handing over daycare places to school, saying goodbye is very important. As a tour of the lovingly decorated rooms shows, the farewell is an important, emotional step for many children. This transition is celebrated with a colorful festival in the Noah daycare center in Hornberg. In groovy music, the Maxi children proudly march in the trellis through homemade rainbows, clouds and hearts. Here the song "I give you a rainbow" is played while colorful soap bubbles enchant the air.

The children take this opportunity to write their wishes for the start of school on cards that let them rise to heaven with balloons. This ritual symbolizes hope for feedback, while the little adventurers playfully start their new phase of life. Such farewell festivals not only offer an emotional framework, but also enable the children to show their learned skills in front of friends and family.

an important time in the life of the children

The farewell festivals are of great importance not only for the children, but also for the educators. After all, there is a new phase of life for the children, who often have to say goodbye to friends and familiar educators. With a comprehensive program that ranges from dancing, singing to lovingly designed gifts, the farewell becomes an unforgettable experience. The parents are also actively involved by contributing different dishes for the buffet. Such community celebrations strengthen the cohesion and leave wonderful memories of the children's kindergarten.

whether in the "chestnut spectrum" or in the daycare center of Noah - farewell celebrations are the highlight of every kindergarten year and a nice opportunity to appreciate the experiences gained before the children break into their next adventures.