Single parent - All about childcare
Wiesbaden has a wide range of childcare facilities for children of all ages, which is constantly being expanded to meet the growing demand.
Even if you are not (currently) working, external childcare offers relief in everyday life and also contributes to the positive development of your child through the care of trained professionals, the wide range of support options and contact with peers, for example in a daycare center. In Wiesbaden, a broad network of childcare options for children of all ages has been developed by various providers and is constantly being expanded due to the great demand.
Childcare until school entry
Crèches, daycare centers and daycare facilities
From the age of one, children have a legal entitlement to a childcare place in a daycare center or with a childminder.
Children under the age of three can be looked after in crèches, shared groups or, from the age of two, in open elementary groups as well as by a childminder.
For children from the age of three until they start school, the services of kindergartens and daycare centers - elementary sector, community groups - as well as childminders are available.
You can use the WiKITA electronic pre-registration system to register your child in several facilities at an early stage.
Single parents are usually given priority when it comes to admitting their child. You can obtain help and advice on choosing a suitable place from the childcare advice service.
Child day care
You can also have your child looked after by qualified and trained childminders. You can also register for places in day care via the WiKITA electronic reservation system.
A special child day care service in Wiesbaden is the Kinderbrücke, which supplements day care with the services of other cooperation partners such as playgroups, mentor groups, etc.
Costs for childcare
In Hesse, childcare in daycare centers is generally free of charge for up to 6 hours a day from the age of 3 until the child starts school. For all other hours of care, the facilities charge childcare fees, which are often based on the parents' income.
You may be entitled to a subsidy for these fees.
Integration of children with disabilities in daycare centers and schools
Even with a disability, in many cases your child can be integrated into a daycare center close to home or with the support of mobile services and specialists.
Babysitter
Babysitters and babysitting agencies offer short-term and hourly care.
Support in emergency situations
An emergency situation can quickly arise if, for example, you suddenly fall ill or are unable to look after your child at short notice for other reasons. Organizational and financial issues often need to be clarified very quickly.
You can find support in these cases from
Childcare during the school vacations, vacation program
For children of all ages, the child and youth work providers and the Office for Social Work/Youth Work offer an extensive vacation program during the Hessian school vacations.
Further information can be found here:
Care for school children
All primary and special schools in Wiesbaden offer childcare beyond the classroom, especially for younger children.
Schools, school support associations and independent providers offer a wide range of group and support activities before and after school, such as "Starter Club" and AGs, as well as vacation care and homework help.
Please note: Childcare is subject to a fee. In many cases, you are entitled to a subsidy.
In certain cases, it is possible to be reimbursed for the costs of lunchtime meals, excursions or learning support in childcare facilities via Education and Participation.
Homework supervision
For children who do not attend after-school care at school, various institutions and providers such as children's, youth and district centers and church communities offer support with homework (student help, homework help).
It is best to enquire directly at your child's school to find out which offer is available locally.