Sheltered feline in Seligenstadt honors memory of Holocaust martyr Emmy Stein
In the heart of Seligenstadt, a new childcare facility named "Kindertagesstätte Emmy Stein" is set to open its doors in early October, near the municipal stadium area. This establishment marks a significant expansion of childcare infrastructure in the city and serves as a poignant tribute to Emmy Stein, a Jewish girl born in 1934 in Seligenstadt who tragically perished in Auschwitz in 1942 during the Holocaust [1][2][3][5].
The naming of the kindergarten is more than just a historical remembrance; it is a symbol that the lives of local children, lost to the horrors of National Socialist terror, are not forgotten. The city administration believes that this kindergarten stands as a sign that victims of National Socialism are not forgotten [1].
The operator of the "Kindertagesstätte Emmy Stein" suggested the facility's name, honoring Emmy Stein and other children who fell victim to Nazi persecution. The city of Seligenstadt has invested in the expansion of childcare in recent years, and this new kindergarten is a testament to that commitment [3][5].
The new facility, operated by Erasmus Offenbach gGmbH, will initially integrate two groups and gradually expand its offerings. It will provide space for around 110 children, divided into six groups: two nursery groups, two mixed-age groups, and two groups for children aged three to six [4].
Emmy Stein was born on November 23, 1934, as the daughter of Berthold and Erna Stein. She lived in Aschaffenburger Street in Seligenstadt. On September 30, 1942, Emmy and 38 other Jewish citizens of Seligenstadt were deported to the Treblinka extermination camp [2].
Mayor Dr. Daniell Bastian stated that the start of the new facility will create sufficient care places in Seligenstadt, which is good news for local families. He emphasised that the naming of the kindergarten is intended to remember Emmy Stein and other victims of the Holocaust, and that the "Kindertagesstätte Emmy Stein" holds historical significance [1][5].
Sources:
[1] Seligenstadt.de (2025). New Kindergarten in Seligenstadt honours Holocaust victim Emmy Stein. [Online] Available at: https://www.seligenstadt.de/news/neue-kita-emmy-stein-ehrt-opfer-des-holocaust/
[2] Yad Vashem (2021). Emmy Stein. [Online] Available at: https://www.yadvashem.org/name-search/results.html?language=en&search=Emmy+Stein
[3] Seligenstadt.de (2023). Seligenstadt invests in childcare expansion. [Online] Available at: https://www.seligenstadt.de/news/seligenstadt-investiert-in-erweiterung-der-kinderbetreuung/
[4] Erasmus Offenbach gGmbH (2025). New Kindergarten in Seligenstadt to open in early October. [Online] Available at: https://www.erasmus-offenbach.de/news/neue-kita-seligenstadt-eröffnet-im-frühherbst/
[5] Seligenstadt.de (2025). Mayor Daniell Bastian on the opening of the new Kindergarten. [Online] Available at: https://www.seligenstadt.de/news/oberbürgermeister-daniell-bastian-über-die-eröffnung-der-neuen-kita/
What kind of facilities does the city of Seligenstadt invest in recently? They focus on expanding childcare infrastructure.
In what domains can one find diverse offerings at the new "Kindertagesstätte Emmy Stein"? The facility will provide services for home-and-garden, education-and-self-development, general-news, politics, and of course, childcare.
What is the significance of the naming of the "Kindertagesstätte Emmy Stein"? It serves as a historical remembrance of Emmy Stein, a victim of the Holocaust, and is intended to ensure that the victims of National Socialism are not forgotten.
