We are not a 'Kita'  but our team have broad experience, including many years working in childcare centres, schools, and communities in Switzerland and abroad. We also welcome new team members who are interested and inspired by our goals.

Welcome to Montessori Elki Blumenau! My name is Jessica Scrimes and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences to help you support your child's development.  I am also a qualified community worker from Australia, and a mum of three children.

When I was studying at university it was all about theory vs practice - ideas (knowledge) are abundant in the age of the internet, but how does that knowledge apply to you and your child in the current moment ? I believe when we learn together with our children, in a supportive community, we can do better as parents, and our children will thrive.

No one has a crystal ball to tell the future, but the wonderful constant is that children learn and adapt to all situations.  So what are the tools we need to  be successful  ?  Well, as a mum, right now, I hope that my children will continue to be adaptable, resilient, strong and kind. As a Montessori practitioner, I hope that I can also be all these things now and in the future. Our life seems to become more and more serious.  Let's also bring some joy and fun every time that we meet.
- Jessica.