Parents are happy: you can now easily apply for childcare places online!

Parents are happy: you can now easily apply for childcare places online!

Good news for all Cologne parents! From now on you can easily apply for the coveted childcare places for your little ones online. This innovation was recently introduced and gives families the opportunity to access the care they need more easily and quickly, which is more than welcome given the current challenges in childcare. Loud WNDN This measure is a further step towards meeting the increasing needs of parents and children.

But what do parents need to know to find the right place for their child? After all, in Germany they have a clear legal right to a childcare place for children from the age of one, regardless of their own employment. This entitlement is regulated by Section 24 SGB VIII and affects all children until they start school. “There is something to be said” – because the opportunity to better combine work and family life is crucial for many families. Family law Siegen emphasizes that although parents are not entitled to a specific childcare place or daycare center of their choice, the municipality is obliged to provide a place that meets their needs.

Important aspects of childcare places

Another important point is that the reasonable distances for a childcare place can usually be up to 30 minutes. Parents can choose between full-time or part-time placements, depending on their needs. The earlier the need for care is reported, the higher the chances of getting a place. If you want a good hand in planning, you should put this point at the top of your list.

• Der Anspruch gilt für Kinder unter einem Jahr (bedingter Anspruch).
• Kinder zwischen einem und drei Jahren haben einen uneingeschränkten Anspruch.
• Kinder ab drei Jahren bis zum Schuleintritt haben ebenfalls einen unbedingten Anspruch.

If a place is rejected, parents can file an objection or even take legal action in the administrative court. Alternatives such as daycare should also be considered if a daycare place is not available. Flexible care options are often available here that suit both parents and children. In many cases, however, parents have to provide evidence of an extended scope of care in order to assert their claims. The appeal process varies depending on the federal state. The education server also informs that the legal right to a childcare place for children under the age of three has been valid since August 1, 2013 and has been continuously expanded since then.

However, in times of a shortage of skilled workers and limited resources, municipalities are faced with challenges that can make the legal right to a childcare place even more complicated. It is recommended that parents find out about the options available to their municipality and, if necessary, consider private solutions. It remains to be hoped that the focus will continue to be on expanding child day care in Cologne so that families receive the support they deserve.