There are a variety of educational concepts available to day-care centres. The most well-known are Waldorf kindergartens, movement kindergartens, Freinet kindergartens, forest kindergartens, integrative kindergartens, Kneipp kindergartens, Montessori kindergartens, open kindergartens, the Reggio concept, the confessional concept, the bilingual concept and the situational approach. The Wichtel Academy is based on the Bavarian Educational and Upbringing Plan (BayBEP) and combines the latest educational approaches with a comprehensive focus. These are centred on the children’s autonomy and independence.