Modern care facility offers space for 123 children
The city of Griesheim officially opened the new "Sophie-Scholl-Straße" daycare center in the Südwest residential area on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The facility has been in operation since mid-August, and currently cares for 20 children in the crèche and kindergarten.
At the opening, Mayor Geza Krebs-Wetzl emphasized the importance of the new building for the city's development: "With the new location, the childcare offerings in Griesheim will be further expanded – an important step towards family friendliness and early childhood education in Griesheim."
Space for seven groups
The two-story, barrier-free facility accommodates a total of 123 children in seven groups – four crèche groups for 48 children on the ground floor and three over-three groups for 75 children on the upper floor. A spacious outdoor area complements the modern facilities.
The building was constructed as a sustainable timber structure using modular construction methods and meets the energy standards of a passive house with its photovoltaic system, air-water heat pump, and heat recovery.
Construction costs significantly reduced
Construction costs amount to €4.9 million. The project was originally estimated at around €8 million. This savings was made possible by the approval of a functional contract award, i.e., implementation "from a single source," which was secured from the state of Hesse at the city's initiative.
Delays due to water damage
After the groundbreaking ceremony in January 2024, construction initially proceeded according to plan. However, at the end of 2024, water damage occurred due to a technical defect. The renovation delayed the opening by several months. The first children moved in in mid-August 2025.
(Griesheim - Red/PSG)
Featured image: Opening of the Sophie-Scholl-Straße daycare center. Photo: City of Griesheim
