The Glückskinderwelt Team

Glückskinderwelt Team 2018

Our team, consisting of round about 85 employees, sets great store by open and intensive communication. Our teachers, nursery workers and professional educators provide us with a great many talents; they are active in terms of music, creative arts or sports and offer your children a range of versatile and varied opportunities. We are convinced that a harmonious, strong and happy team makes the difference. Regular internal meetings, supervision and coaching, further training and team events help to create stability and promote cohesion.

Isabelle und Robert Christou

Owner, Provider, Directors

"Our personal commitment as owners sets us apart from the daycare chains."
Robert und Isabelle Christou

Glückskinderwelt was founded by Isabelle Christou in 2009 and, together with her husband Robert Christou, has been developing it since 2017 into one of the largest, owner-managed daycare centers in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. "We personnaly work every day to ensure that our parents, children and employees feel comfortable at all times. Appreciative interaction with one another, good communication and close cooperation between the groups, the management team and the owners form the basis for high-quality pedagogy at Glückskinderwelt, stable groups and a good working atmosphere." Isabelle and Robert Christou can draw on 20 and 25 years of experience as business executives in the areas of HR, finance, business/corporate development and M&A.

Florentina Beqiri

Head of Glückskinderwelt / Pedagogy

Florentina Beqiri

Florentina Beqiri completed her education as a childcare worker in 2014 and became part of Glückskinderwelt in October of the same year. During this time, Florentina worked in daycare groups for ages up to two years. In September 2018 she moved to Glückskinderwelt zwei, where she played a key role in setting up new groups and after a short time took over team management. At the same time, Florentina completed her education as a language development teacher by 2019 and also successfully completed her management degree in daycare and after-school management in 2024. Since September 2024, Florentina is head of Glückskinderwelt.

Sandra Schmitz

Head of Glückskinderwelt / Administration-QM

Sandra Schmitz

Sandra Schmitz studied pedagogy / curative education at the University of Cologne. After several years of experience in administrative activities, she successfully completed her training as a state-approved youth and home educator at SRH Heidelberg in October 2016. She gained her educational experience as a nanny in private households and in family-substituting work. In July 2017, she became part of the Glückskinderwelt, after a short period of time she became teamleader. Since September 2018, Sandra is head of Glückskinderwelt.

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