Childcare is a matter of trust.
kizi.ch was founded by a childcare expert who knows every side of the field: as a qualified childhood educator, childcare centre manager, playgroup founder, childminder — and mum.
Sophia
Founder & qualified childhood educator HF
The story
Why I founded kizi.ch
More than 15 years in professional childcare — as a group leader at a childcare centre, pedagogical lead and training manager. I have seen the day-to-day reality of childcare centres from the inside: the challenges, the bureaucracy, but above all the extraordinary importance of this work.
When I became a mother in 2021, I suddenly saw the other side: how difficult it is for parents to find the right childcare place. Hours of research, countless phone calls, no transparency. At the same time, many outstanding childcare providers struggle to be seen.
As a self-employed playgroup leader and childminder in Erlenbach, I see every day how important good childcare is. My daughter is growing up in a world where childcare is the foundation for everything else — for balancing family and work, for children’s development and for society as a whole.
“I know the challenges from every perspective. That is exactly why kizi.ch had to be created — a platform that makes childcare simpler, more transparent and more accessible.”
What drives me most: matching families with childcare must not become a business model that comes at the expense of families or childcare organisations. That is why introductions for families and the basic provider profile remain free. Optional Premium tools will be announced transparently. Because childcare is a basic need, not a luxury.
The journey
From childcare centre to platform
Starting out in childcare
Sophia begins her career in professional childcare — a passion that has never left her.
Childhood educator HF diploma
Graduates from the higher technical college (BFF Bern), specialising in early childhood education.
Childcare leadership & training
Group leader, pedagogical lead, training manager and deputy childcare centre manager.
Motherhood & self-employment
Her daughter is born — and she launches the Tanzmus playgroup and her work as a childminder.
kizi.ch is born
Her own experience inspires a vision: a platform that transforms childcare in Switzerland.
Our values
What kizi.ch stands for
Driven by conviction
Sophia knows every side of childcare — as a professional, entrepreneur and mother. kizi.ch is not a start-up experiment; it is a project close to her heart.
Free access
Search and introductions are free for families, and providers receive a free basic profile. Optional Premium tools are labelled clearly.
Quality first
Every provider is reviewed. The platform creates transparency and trust so parents can make the best choice.
Connected across Switzerland
From Zurich to Geneva, from childcare centres and playgroups to childminders — kizi.ch connects the entire Swiss childcare landscape.
Expertise
15+ years of experience
Qualified childhood educator HF
BFF Bern, 2016
Paediatric first aid
Certified
Vocational trainer course
Training manager
Learning and development stories
Pedagogical method
Promoting physical activity & nutrition
Childcare-centre continuing education
Deputy childcare centre manager
Leadership experience
Together for better childcare.
Whether you are looking for childcare or want to make your service more visible, you can get started on kizi.ch for free.