The association aims to manage and operate one or more day-care centers as well as one or more kindergartens with family-supplementary childcare according to the principles of Montessori pedagogy. The association may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The association may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.