Why Do Children Often Catch Colds in Kindergarten
and What Can We Do to Prevent It?
When a child first starts kindergarten, almost every parent has the same question: Will my child often get sick?
Colds and viruses are part of everyday life for young children — especially from autumn to spring, when the weather is unstable and children are in close contact with one another.
This is also one of the most common topics of conversation between parents and educators in both private and public kindergartens.
Why Do Kindergartens Have a “Bad Reputation” When It Comes to Colds?
In kindergartens, children spend time in close proximity. They play, share toys, and learn to care for each other. But it’s precisely this closeness that allows viruses to spread more easily. There’s another important factor — children’s immune systems are still developing, especially under the age of five, when they are exposed to many new viruses for the first time.
However, it’s important to remember that these colds are a normal part of growing up and actually help strengthen the immune system over time.
What Do Kindergartens Do to Protect Children?
While complete protection from viruses is impossible, high-quality kindergartens constantly take measures to reduce the risk.
At WINGS International Kindergarten, dedication to health and hygiene is one of our top priorities. Our team believes that a healthy environment is the first step toward a happy child.
Here are some of the daily measures we take:
- • Top hygiene standards: Toys, furniture, and classrooms are sterilized using steam cleaning machines — without using harsh chemicals.
- • Clean air systems: The air inside the kindergarten is continuously refreshed through recuperators — a system that brings in outdoor air filtered through HEPA filters, reducing the risk of airborne viruses indoors.
- Compliance with health guidelines: We follow all recommendations from the Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth and the Institute for Public Health.
At WINGS, we care for the children as if they were our own. When a child gets sick, it’s not just the parents’ concern — it’s ours too. That’s why we continuously look for ways to make our kindergarten even safer, cleaner, and warmer for every child.
How Can We Strengthen Children’s Immunity?
Many parents focus on supplements and syrups to boost immunity — which can help — but they’re not the only solution.
Immunity is built through healthy nutrition, sleep, play, fresh air, movement, love, and routine. Children who sleep well, eat healthily, and feel accepted and loved have stronger natural immunity.
Free Workshop for Parents: “Small Steps to Strong Immunity”
Because this topic is both important and sensitive, WINGS International Kindergarten, in cooperation with Res Humana, is organizing an open and free workshop led by a medical doctor. Together, we’ll discuss practical ways to support children during the cold season.
The workshop is intended for both parents and kindergarten staff — because we believe that children’s health is a shared responsibility.