Raised in Lindenthal – a place to grow and feel good
The story of rainbowtrekkers began here – right in Lindenthal, on Dürener Straße.
In our main house, children find a place where they can grow, explore, and discover the world. Hidden in the green inner courtyard, opposite the city forest, they experience both security and diversity – accompanied by a team that shapes each day anew with heart and experience.
Our kindergarten in Lindenthal
Are you looking for a loving place for your child in the middle of the city – with space to play, discover, and grow?
Our daycare center in Lindenthal combines the best of two worlds: urban daily life with a feeling of closeness and nature.
We value a calm, mindful atmosphere where children find security and at the same time the freedom to go their own way. Fixed routines provide orientation, open ears and hearts create trust.
Thus, every day becomes a small adventure that begins with reliability and ends with new discoveries.
Large Outdoor Area – in the middle of the city
Almost 1,000 square meters of garden with trees, beds, and climbing frames invite daily for playing, exploring, and relaxing. Here, digging, planting, and harvesting take place – often together with parents.
Small Facility with a Family-like Character
With two groups and around 30 children, our kita is manageable and personal. Every child is individually perceived and experiences a familiar, warm community.
Parents' Café & Family Center
Right in the entrance area, our Parents’ Café invites you to arrive, exchange ideas, and network. It is part of our Family Center, which creates offers for the whole family – from parents’ cafés to weekend activities.
Take a look!
Discover our rooms in an interactive 360° tour! Get a first impression of our daycare center and our individual group rooms – almost as if you were already there.
Eingang & Garderobe
Flur 1
Leitungsbüro
Mitmachküche
Gruppe Elementar
Sanitärbereich
Flur 4
Vorschule
Differenzierung
Bewegung
Außenbereich
Musik
Flur Bungalow
Schlafen U3
Gruppe U3
WC Kinder
Wickeln
Garteneingang
Abstellbereich für Kinderwagen
More impressions of our daycare center in Cologne-Lindenthal
What parents say about us
Children have opportunities for participation because everything is tailored to them and their needs.
Feedback from the Lindenthal Parent Survey 2025
Through many cultures, our children get to know everything.
Feedback from the Lindenthal Parent Survey 2025
Involvement is a top priority!
Feedback from the Lindenthal Parent Survey 2025
It has been a fantastic 4 years. Thank you, Rainbowtrekkers, for everything you have done for our child! You helped him grow into this wonderful, social little guy who is now starting school. Keep up the great work.
Parent Survey Feedback Lindenthal 2024
We feel welcome and included from day one. We greatly appreciate the open communication, participation, and integration.
Parent Survey Feedback Lindenthal 2024
It was an amazing 4-year-experience. Thank u rainbowtrekkers for everything u did for our child! U helped him grow into this amazing, social little guy that will now go to school. Keep up the good work.
Feedback from parent survey Lindenthal 2024
A Day at rainbowtrekkers in Lindenthal
A clear daily rhythm gives children security and creates space for all the small and big discoveries of everyday life. For a successful start to the day together, we ask all parents to bring their children to the daycare center by 9:30 AM – then the morning circle can begin undisturbed.
| Time | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Daycare Center Opens |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast & Drop-off Time |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Morning Circle |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Free Play / Activities / Walk / Garden Time |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Quiet Time / Nap Time |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Snack |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Free Play / Activities / Garden Time |
| 17:00 | Daycare Center Closes |
"A good start begins with trust. We look forward to getting to know you and your child – and taking the first step together into a colorful Kita time."
A good start – with a place at rainbowtrekkers
This is how you register your child with rainbowtrekkers – simply, transparently, and personally.
A Kita place is more than just care – it is the beginning of a journey together. To ensure that the start is a success for you and your child, we accompany the entire registration process transparently and personally. Would you like to register your child with rainbowtrekkers? Simply use our digital form and send us your place request directly online.
Costs & Contributions
At rainbowtrekkers, we attach great importance to transparency – also when it comes to costs. The care of your child is largely publicly funded, and part of the contributions depends on your income. With your membership in the support association, you also contribute to ensuring that we can maintain our high quality standards, fair working conditions and special offers for all children.
Parental contributions of the City of Cologne
The amount of parental contributions is determined by the youth welfare office of your place of residence. It depends on the income and the number of children in your family. For families residing in Cologne, the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Cologne is responsible, outside of Cologne the respective local youth welfare office. You will receive the notification of the contribution amount directly from there.
Support association "Early Education in the Kita e.V."
Our Kitas are only partially publicly funded. The state funds alone are not sufficient to secure our quality level in the long term. Our budget is legally fixed and is composed as follows: 92.2% public funding + 7.8% own contribution (support association, donations). That is why we ask all parents to become members of the support association “Frühe Bildung in der Kita e.V.”.
Your advantages:
- Your contribution flows 100% directly into your child’s Kita.
- You support fair working conditions, good equipment and special projects.
Monthly support contributions:
- €25 for families with basic security benefits (SGB II)
- €195 regular
- from €100,000 annual income: freely selectable, at least €195
Meal allowance
We charge a monthly food allowance of €75 for your child’s meals. Families with low incomes can apply for a reduction to €1 per lunch via the Education and Participation Package.
Why your support is so important
Rainbowtrekkers is a non-profit, independent organization – no corporation, no church. We finance our work exclusively through public grants and your contributions. Unlike large welfare associations, we have no additional sources of income such as church tax or foundation funds.
With your support, you help us to continue doing what is close to our hearts: to offer children a loving, safe and inspiring place to grow.
Tiffany Garcia
Head of rainbowtrekkers Lindenthal
- lindenthal[at]rainbowtrekkers.de
- +49 221 466 830 10
- Dürener Straße 394 | 50935 Cologne, Germany
I am Tiffany Garcia and have been leading our kindergarten in Lindenthal since March 2023. I originally come from California and have been living in Germany since 2016. Even then, I had the opportunity to be involved in setting up our daycare center in Widdersdorf – later my path led me to Junkersdorf and finally here to Lindenthal.
I have been working in the education sector for over 20 years and hold a Master’s degree in Early Childhood with a focus on early childhood special education. It excites me to accompany children in their development – to see them grow, learn, and discover the world with open eyes.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, dancing, and cooking – and I love good food. I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Questions about registration? You can find answers here.
In our FAQ, we have summarized the most important points regarding registration, placement, and getting started.
How can my child become a rainbowtrekker?
If you would like to submit a place request, please use our place request form.
Are there currently any places available?
When are places expected to become available again?
This depends on several factors – for example, when you would like childcare to start and how a group is then composed.
You have a better chance with some advance planning and flexibility.
Can I visit the Kita beforehand?
We do not offer group tours during regular opening hours in order not to disrupt everyday Kita life. As soon as we have a suitable place in prospect for your child, we would be happy to invite you to a personal meeting and a tour.
Why doesn't rainbowtrekkers respond directly to all inquiries?
What happens to my request?
When will I get to know the Kita personally?
What costs are involved for a childcare place?
You pay food allowance directly to rainbowtrekkers and an income-dependent parental contribution to the city of Cologne. We also ask you to join our support association so that we can stem the ongoing operating costs. Further details on fees & contributions can be found here.
What are the admission criteria at rainbowtrekkers?
Since demand is often higher than the available capacity, we decide according to the following criteria (in descending order of importance):
- Siblings already attend the facility
- Age appropriateness for the desired group
- Balanced gender distribution
- Alignment with our values and concepts
- Contribution to the social or cultural diversity of the group
- Families without an existing support network or moving to the city
Children from neighboring towns or foreign families can also apply – you do not necessarily have to live in Cologne.
What about "LittleBird"?
We do not participate in the Little-Bird procedure, but award our places directly via our place request form. If you send us a place request, you can also send five further place requests to Kitas of other providers via “LittleBird” if you wish.