Child care
Raising children with care - valuable information
Big help for the little ones: If you are seeking additional childcare in Munich, you’re in the right place. However, it is important to know that securing a spot for your child can be quite competitive and often requires early planning. We provide practical advice for parents and information on available childcare options in the city.
Childcare options in Munich
You are coming to Munich with small kids – are you looking for childcare arrangements? Here is an overview of different types of childcare:
Daycare centers
Staff care for groups of children during set hours.
”Krippe“ (Nursery)
For children aged 9 weeks to 3 years: Focus on a smooth settling-in process and cooperation with parents.
”Kindergarten“
For children aged three until school starts. Emphasis on social skills and language development.
Houses for children
Mixed-age care, combining nursery, kindergarten, and after-school care. Continuous care from 9 weeks to age 12.
”Tagesmutter“/”Tagesvater“ (childcare at home)
Home-based care for up to 5 children: ideal for children under three due to a smaller, familiar setting.
After-school care
For kids in grades 1-4. Focuses on friendships, independent learning, and homework support.
Our Tip
- Use the Kita Finder+ portal to register for city-run daycare. For private daycare, contact the centers directly.
- Find more details on costs and registration on the City of Munich’s website (page in German).
- You can also watch this video on caring and family in Germany here (video in German).
Do you need help deciding on the right child care?
Are you unsure where to start – and looking for personal advice? The Department of International Education counseling is happy to help! Have any questions regarding Krippe or Kindergarten, how to get admitted, international kindergartens, etc.? They offer free-of-charge counseling in a variety of languages, e.g. Arabic, Azerbaijan, Bosnian, Croatian, English, French, German, Kurdish, Persian/Afghan (Farsi/Dari), Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian. Here is how to contact them.
You can also search online for topics relating to family, children, health, and emergencies here (page in German). Under that link, they help you with questions like:
- Starting a family: Information for expectant parents and young families
- Parenting and youth welfare
- Advice for parents, help for children and young people: support in everyday life and emergencies
Our Tip
It is essential to arrange childcare and after-school care well in advance, as these services can be limited and in high demand. For more information and assistance, you can refer to the city’s counseling service.
”Children and money“: this portal helps you
The “Familienportal“ provides comprehensive information on family benefits and allows a search for local services close to you (with postal code). The information is available in several languages and includes:
- Child benefits
- Supplementary child allowance
- Protection of working mothers
- Maintenance advance
- Tax allowances for children
- Tax relief
Do you have any questions?
Do you want to know more?
Do you need help with the application process, or did you get stuck on the application form?
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