About kizi.ch

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 of kizi.ch

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.”

— Sophia, founder of kizi.ch

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

2009

Starting out in childcare

Sophia begins her career in professional childcare — a passion that has never left her.

2016

Childhood educator HF diploma

Graduates from the higher technical college (BFF Bern), specialising in early childhood education.

2016–2021

Childcare leadership & training

Group leader, pedagogical lead, training manager and deputy childcare centre manager.

2021

Motherhood & self-employment

Her daughter is born — and she launches the Tanzmus playgroup and her work as a childminder.

2024

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.