Municipal day care centre; registration

Your child must be medically examined before admission and a vaccination consultation must take place. Proof of sufficient immunisation against measles or a medical certificate of immunity or medical contraindication is mandatory.

The deadlines depend on the organisation.

Certificate of medical examination and medical advice on vaccinations

The relevant authority may request further documentation.

The parental contributions or fees for childcare vary. They are set by the provider of the centre and can depend on

• of the parents' income,
• the number of children in a family and
• from the childcare period.

Children from the 1st year of kindergarten until they start school are entitled to a parental contribution subsidy of 100 euros per month. The providers must reduce the fees by the amount of the subsidy.

With the income-dependent Bavarian crèche allowance, parents can be relieved of up to 100 euros per month per child from their child's first birthday if they actually pay the parental contributions.

Contact the management of the day-care centre of your choice.

Ask about opening hours, meal times and educational specialities.

Clarify the exact enrolment procedure and the enrolment deadlines on site. Enquire whether you can register your child for several facilities.

You will receive a medical examination form from the institution you choose or its sponsor.

Ask the doctor conducting the examination to fill it in.
The medical certificate should confirm that there are no concerns regarding your visit to the facility.

Before you are admitted to a childcare centre, the provider concludes a childcare contract with you. It contains legal agreements, for example on the

• daily childcare time,
• Childcare costs and
• Cancellation periods.