Childcare

The first step to finding a place in a day care centre is to apply for a day care ("Kita") voucher at the youth welfare office in your residential district. You can create a short online application, which you then sign and send to your youth welfare office. More information

The Kita voucher is also valid for child day care. Here qualified childminders supervise up to five individual children and up to ten children if working together. Supervision takes place in private households or rented rooms. More information

The quality of early childhood education, child-raising and care is of decisive importance for the further life journeys of children. As places of early childhood education day care facilities have a special role and responsibility. More information

Joint support for children with and without disabilities is, of course, part of everyday day care life. All day care specialist staff members monitor and document the development of the children and exchange ideas with the parents. More information

Learning in the first years of its life is of great importance for your child's future life. Child education, parenting and care of your child in your family is supplemented and supported in daycare centres and day care. More information

The educational package is available to children and young people from low-income families so that they can take part in activities anywhere. Eligible are children who receive social assistance. More information

In Berlin, childcare has been free of charge since August 2018. Daycare centres are allowed to demand additional payments of up to 100 euros for additional sports activities, organic food or language lessons. More information

The involvement of parents in the day care centre has many facets. Here you can find information on legally stipulated parental participation as well as voluntary support during parties, excursions and group trips. More information