Contact Numbers
Please note that there are phones in both the Open Door rooms. the phone numbers are as follows:
Zwingerstrasse 20 (Large Room)- 061 361 17 10
Zwingerstrasse 24 (Small Room)- 061 361 11 68
Please use the number for the smaller room in connection with all sessions being held there.
Location
We are conveniently located in the Gundeli area of Basel and can be reached by trams 15, 16, 10, 11 and by bus 36. The • on the map indicates a tram or bus stop. If you drive, there is limited street parking. There are, however, two parking garages close by. P1 indicates a Migros parking lot and P2 a Coop Parking lot.
How to find us
Charges
Membership: SFr. 65.00 per year, renewed each August 1st. Half-year membership is available to those who join after January 1st and costs SFr. 32.50.
Structured Groups: SFr. 12 per hour (billed quarterly)
Playgroups: SFr. 10.00 per hour (billed quarterly)
Parent & Toddler: SFr. 4.00 per session
Parent Toddler Sessions
Open Door parents run several Parent/ Toddler sessions per week. For the current timetable please consult the latest newsletter or our web site. Parents are invited to come with their babies, toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy coffee and conversation while their children play in a safe environment with an ample supply of age appropriate toys. A small snack is provided for the children. Each session costs SFr. 4.00.
These sessions are valuable to find playmates for your preschooler, meet other English-speaking families, and learn about the ins and out living in Basel. They are also a nice social activity for those who already know their way around. Parent/ Toddler Sessions are the backbone of the Open Door as they allow the children and their parents to gradually feel comfortable with one another and with the environment at the Open Door so that the progression to playgroup is a smooth and natural one.
Billing and Payments
There are three terms. The first term is August to December. This bill will be due 30 days after the start of the term. The last two terms require pre-payment. The second term is from January until Easter and the third term is from Easter until the summer holidays. These bills will be mailed to you at least 30 days prior to the due date.
There are no refunds for missed sessions. You are required to give a four-week notice of your intention to take your child out of a group, or you will be billed for the following term.
We offer a 10% sibling discount for families with two or more children in groups. The discount will apply to the younger child (children) only.
Insurance
Insurance for anything that might happen to your child during Playgroup (or a Parent/ Toddler session) is your responsibility. Please complete the Medical/Insurance Form and return it to your playgroup leader as soon as your child joins a playgroup. A child will not be admitted to a playgroup until the form is fully completed and returned.
Please inform your playgroup leader if your child has any allergies or unusual medical conditions.
Open Door Room Rental
Have you considered having your child`s birthday party at the Open Door? The room(s) at the Open Door are available for rent for SFr. 35 for members and SFr. 50 for non-members some afternoons, most evenings and weekends for parties and meetings. Please call The Open Door on 061 361 17 10 to check availability.
