The convention demands that every child has the opportunity for a healthy physical, spiritual, moral, emotional and social development that occurs naturally and in freedom and dignity. Living with children is enriching. Many families are faced with the challenge of reconciling family responsibilities and professional demands. The day-care centres of the IB are places where children can meet others and find a social network alongside their family that allows them to independently strive towards the fulfilment of their needs.

The unique child lies at the centre of the learning process. According to its mission statement the IB wants to support children to develop freely, to live a self-determined life, to be integrated into society, to take personal responsibility and to participate actively in the development of society. Basis of this promotion and education of children and for the work in day-care centres are the guidelines for the protection of children and youth and the work in child care centres. Further information can also be found in the publication "Child Day Care Centres of the Internationaler Bund (IB)", a conceptual framework that is addressed to fellow employees in child day care centres and serves as information for parents and other interested parties, as well as for the intenral and external specialist public.