Pandora Brendebach

Experienced Early Years Educator and Childcare Manager with several years of leadership experience in nursery settings. Skilled in managing teams, developing child-centred learning environments, and working collaboratively with families and external professionals. Passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing, autonomy, and holistic development through inclusive and play-based approaches.

Voluntary Social Service Year Employee - Kindertagestätte Wirbelwind - Freusburg

(2013-08 - 2014-08)

• Assisted in daily childcare activities
• Supported children's wellbeing and development

Apprentice as State-certified Early Years Educator - Kindertagesstätte Wirbelwind - Freusburg

(2014-09 - 2017-06)

• Supported children's development through play-based learning
• Observed and documented developmental progress
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and parents

Team Leader of a Nursery Group - Kindertagesstätte Unsere Champions - München

(2017-09 - 2017-12)

• Delivered high-quality early years education and care
• Organised daily activities and supported children's development
• Led a small team and maintained parent communication

Team Leader of a Nursery Group - Städt. Kindertagesstätte Villa Rosa - Ingolstadt

(2018-01 - 2019-01)

• Led a nursery group and implemented the educational curriculum
• Planned and structured daily routines
• Supervised team members and trainees
• Worked closely with parents and professionals

Daycare Manager of the Branch - bürgerhilfe ingolstadt KiTa GmBH - Ingolstadt

(2019-02 - 2022-11)

• Led and managed a full childcare setting and staff team
• Oversaw organisational processes and daily operations
• Managed staff recruitment, scheduling, and performance
• Implemented a transition to a semi-open educational concept
• Maintained partnerships with parents and external agencies

Manager of the Branch - Kindertagespflege Hobbits - Blaustein

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

• Managed daily operations of a childminding centre
• Coordinated childcare placements and liaised with local authorities
• Built strong relationships with parents and provided guidance
• Organised daily routines and managed administrative processes

Mobile Early Years Educator - Katholische KiTa gGmbH

(2024-05)

• Provide flexible support across multiple childcare settings during staff shortages
• Adapt quickly to different teams, routines, and pedagogical approaches
• Support children's emotional, social, and cognitive development
• Ensure safeguarding and high-quality care standards at all times

A-Level / Abitur - Gymnasium am Löhrtor (2011 - 2013)

State-certified Early Years Educator / Staatlich annerkannte Erzieherin - Early Childhood Education - Berufsbildende Schule, Wissen (Sieg) (2014 - 2017)

Professional Qualification in Childcare Management / Fachwirtin im Erziehungswesen (KA) - Childcare Management - Kolping-Akademie Bayern (2019 - 2020)

Childminder Qualification - Childminding - Familienbildungstätte, Ulm (2022 - 2022)

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - Psychology - University of Essex (2025-07 - 2026-04)