Registration for a spot in a daycare center or family daycare through the Youth Welfare Office or the city’s daycare portal.
Damit wir Apply for a daycare spot mit dem zuständigen Jugendamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Child's birth certificate · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos
Register on the city's daycare portal
As early as possible, ideally right after birth, to secure a spot later on.
List multiple preferred facilities
Increases your chances of getting a spot.
Accept the offer
If your request is denied, you may need to assert your legal claim through the Youth Welfare Office.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Parents of children who are at least 1 year old (legal entitlement) or of preschool age.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Yes, starting at age 1, children have a legal right to early childhood education and care at a daycare center or in a family daycare setting.