Child day care

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Child day care

You can obtain individual advice on child day care from the City of Wolfsburg. Please write to us:

Youth Division
Department of Early Childhood Education
Pestalozziallee 1a, 38440 Wolfsburg
Telephone: 05361 28-5055
E-mail: kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de

News in child day care

• Become a childminder
  

  • That's what the picture says...

    Wolle Wolfsburg asks...

    Would you like to work with children?
    Do you want to be self-employed or employed?
    Would you like to work independently?

    Wolle Wolfsburg says...

    Become a childminder.
    Would you like to find out more about working in child day care?
    Then get in touch with us! We will answer your questions and inform you about all the important aspects.
    Simply arrange a personal consultation by e-mail to Fachberatung-kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de
    We look forward to your inquiry!

    Below you will find the logos of the FABI family education center, the city of Wolfsburg and child day care, as well as the Internet address of child day care www.wolfsburg.de/kindertagespflege

• Child day care landscape in Wolfsburg
  

  You can download the following PDF for a larger representation of the child day care landscape.

  • Child day care landscape
• Upcoming events for childminders

  Save the Date - Expert dialog

  We are once again inviting you to a specialist dialog! The exact topic and venue have not yet been decided, but you can already make a note of the date:

  01.09.2025
  

  Save the Date - Lantern Festival

  After last year's summer party, we are looking forward to a cozy lantern party at the Kinderhaus Westhagen on:

  11.11.2025
  

  All other important information will be sent to you in advance with the invitations.

• Curious to find out more?

  • Alternatively, you can also watch the video directly on YouTube
  • Brochure "Child day care in Lower Saxony"

• Framework concept

  

  • Framework concept for child day care in Wolfsburg
  • Framework concept for child protection in child day care
• For families

  Dear families,

  Welcome! We are delighted that you are interested in child day care.

  Below we have put together some important information about child day care. The day care team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

  If you would like to register your child for a place in child day care, there are several options open to you:

  1. Direct contact: If you already know a childminder, you can contact them directly.
  2. Registration via "Wolles Welt": In this portal, you can choose between the "Family nest" option (independent child day care provider) and "Large family nest" (association of child day care providers). To the Wolles Welt portal
  3. Online registration: Use our online registration form. Our team will be happy to advise you and find a suitable childminder for you.

  • Brochure "Application for funding in child day care"
  • Child day care landscape
  • Application for support and reduction in child day care
  • Application for change/extension of funding in child day care
• For childminders (KTPP)
  • Further and advanced training for childminders

    Expert talks on child day care August 2024 to August 2025

    Welcome to the range of expert talks!

    Expert discussions play a central role in child day care in order to ensure the quality of care. These discussions offer a valuable opportunity for regular exchanges between childminders and specialist advisors. There is an exchange on various topics such as pedagogical strategies and concepts, current challenges, case discussions and the transfer of specific specialist knowledge. The continuous exchange, the variety of topics and the targeted transfer of knowledge make a decisive contribution to the professional development of day carers and to optimizing the quality of care.

    Overview of further training and qualifications 2024-2025

    Further and advanced training

    Child day care is an important pillar in the early childhood care landscape. With the inclusion of child day care in the Lower Saxony Child Day Care Act (NKitaG), quality requirements have also been more clearly defined and further training has been enshrined in law.

    Quality in child day care depends largely on the commitment of the child day care provider. However, good professionalism also requires continuous further development and qualification.

    As part of its municipal responsibility, the city of Wolfsburg aims to provide a needs-based, high-quality qualification and further training program for Wolfsburg's childminders. To this end, Fabi and the VHS have been commissioned as training providers.

    Childminders have many opportunities to shape their field of activity. In this context, the training programme offers numerous opportunities for profiling and professionalization.

    We cordially invite you to browse and make active use of the courses on offer. At the same time, we invite you to contact the Wolfsburg specialist advisory services if you have a request that you cannot find in the program. We will be happy to take your wishes on board and expand our program.

  • Protestant Family Education Center Wolfsburg
  • Wolfsburg Adult Education Center

  • Fact sheets
    • Fire and hazard protection recommendations for daycare facilities for children
    • Poisonous plants fact sheet
    • Fact sheet on hygiene requirements in commercial kitchens
    • Data protection information sheet
    • Ongoing cash benefits for childminders
    • Checklist orientation guide for the home visit

  • Applications and forms
    • Medical certificate For submission to the Youth Division, Early Childhood Education Department
    • Application for a care permit as a childminder in accordance with Section 43 SGB VIII in conjunction with Section 18 NKiTaG
    • APPLICATION for continuation of funding due to leave
    • Application for reimbursement of training costs in accordance with section 18 II 2,3 NKiTaG
    • Application for reimbursement of costs incurred for applying for a police clearance certificate
    • Application for reimbursement of social contributions in accordance with Section 23 II SGB VIII
    • Application for a rental cost subsidy for rented rooms for child day care
    • Application for an investment grant for the purchase of assets in child day care
    • Declaration of consent for the request to the General Social Service of the Youth Division
    • Sample care contract
    • Time sheet for the billing of child day care in accordance with § 23 IV SGB VIII
    • Time sheet for the billing of child day care in the case of substitution according to § 23 IV SGB VIII
    • Veterinary certificate
  • Further documents
    • Checklist of documents for applying for a care permit
    • Recommendations of the working group of the heads of the professional fire departments and the German Fire Brigade Association Day facilities for children
• Child day care from A - Z

  Training

  • Training: Do I need training to work as a childminder in Wolfsburg?

    This depends, among other things, on the professional experience and qualifications you bring with you. There are different ways to start as a childminder.

    • Without previous socio-educational training:
      You must have at least a secondary school leaving certificate in order to complete the mandatory basic qualification of 300 teaching units. This is carried out in Wolfsburg via Fabi Wolfsburg. The costs incurred for this course are borne by the city of Wolfsburg. After completing the course, a corresponding application can be made for a care permit.

    • With previous training in social education (e.g. educators, social assistants):
      A care permit can be applied for immediately. However, due to the special features of child day care, it is advisable to take part in the basic qualification.

  Occupancy

  • As a childminder, can I choose the families myself?

    Yes, you have the option of registering your profile on the joint portal page for Wolfsburg childminders so that families can find you via this channel.

  Supervision times

  • As a self-employed childminder, am I allowed to set my own childcare hours?

    As an independent KTPP, you determine the opening hours of your daycare center, within the framework of which parents contractually agree with you on the childcare hours they require.

  Parental contribution

  • How much do I have to pay for child day care?

    A fee is charged for childcare based on the hours of childcare funded and your income. These are identical to the costs for crèche care.

    Additional information can be found in the guidelines, section 9

  Reduction

  • What documents do I need to submit for a reduction in the parental contribution?

    In order to calculate the parental contribution, the Youth Division requires the completed application for a reduction/waiver of the standard contribution as well as the corresponding proof of income.

  Promotion

  • Is child day care for families subsidized?

    The City of Wolfsburg supports childcare from 10 hours per week up to a maximum of 50 hours. In the case of childcare before or after daycare or school, funding is provided for 5 hours or more per week.

    For parents: The basic childcare requirement is 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri from 8:00-16:00) and can be applied for from the childcare team without justification. If the requirement is more than 30 hours per week or outside the time frame, the claim must be justified in detail.
    When and where do I, as the legal guardian, have to submit the application for funding?
    The application must be submitted in writing to the City of Wolfsburg at least four weeks in advance. You can obtain the application here (link) or from the responsible childminder.

    You are welcome to submit the complete application to us by post, in person or by email at kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de.

  Further training

  • What training and further education opportunities are there for childminders?

    There is an extensive range of further training courses for childminders at the VHS and at Fabi Wolfsburg.

    The qualification courses take place at Fabi. These include a two-part basic qualification, an advanced qualification and an additional module on "Inclusion".

    The individual training courses can be found in the current program of the educational institutions (VHS Fabi) or on the municipal homepage Wolfsburger Kindertagespflege.

    Additional information can be found in the guidelines, section 7.4.

  Interest

  • I am interested in working as a childminder. Who can I contact?

    The Youth Division of the City of Wolfsburg offers detailed advice. You can reach the team in the Early Childhood Education department by email or by phone at

    kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de

    Telephone: 05361 28-5055

    Fachberatung-kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de

    Telephone: 05361 28-1554

  Number of children

  • How many children may/can I look after?

    The number of children to be cared for depends on the individual requirements (e.g. room size) and is determined when the care permit is issued.

    In principle, a care permit is possible for up to 5 children present at the same time. If you meet the requirements, you can decide whether you want to care for five children at the same time or fewer.

  • Is there a minimum number of children?

    At least one other child must be cared for in child day care.

  Day care centers

  • How do I know which childminder is available?

    The child day care team in the youth division arranges places in the child day care centers. You can find more detailed information on individual childminders on the Wolfsburg childminders' website.

  Contact

  • Who can I contact?

    E-mail: kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de

    Phone: 05361 28-5055

    E-Mail: Fachberatung-kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de

    Phone: 05361 28-1554

  Costs for qualification

  • What does the qualification course cost?

    The qualification course is free of charge for participants from Wolfsburg

  Illness

  • What do I do if I am ill?

    They inform the parents immediately. Some childminders have built up a network of substitutes that they can fall back on in the event of illness.

    Upon presentation of a medical certificate, a self-employed childminder is entitled to continued payment of the current cash benefit in the event of illness for a maximum of 14 days per calendar year. This also includes sick days of their own children.

    In the case of employed childminders, the provisions of the employment contract apply.

  Place search

  • How do I get a childcare place at the KTP?

    You have the option of asking childminders directly about available places or you can contact the Youth Division of the City of Wolfsburg. You can reach the responsible team in the Early Childhood Education Department by e-mail or telephone at (see Contact)

  Qualification

  • How long does the qualification take and how is it structured?

    The basic qualification currently lasts approx. 14 months and is divided into several sections.

    The basic qualification consists of two parts, each of which concludes with a learning outcome test. After successful completion, a certificate can be applied for from the Bundesverband Kindertagespflege. This is recognized in most federal states.

    Part 1 of the basic qualification includes

    • a preparatory course of 160 teaching hours
    • an internship of 80 hours
    • 140 self-study units to be completed
    • An assessment of learning outcomes as the basis for the issue of a care permit

    After completing the preparatory course for the basic qualification, you have the opportunity to apply for a carer's license from the Youth Division. Once the care permit has been issued, you can start working as a childminder.

    Part 2 of the basic qualification takes place alongside your work and includes another 140 hours of instruction.

    Building on this, day carers can continue their training in the advanced qualification with 120 hours in specific pedagogical subject areas such as working with parents, orientation in the social environment, organization and management.

  • At what times does the qualification course take place?

    The qualification course is offered by Fabi and can be found in the Fabi program with the respective dates. The courses currently take place in the evening and occasionally all day on Saturdays. Please contact Fabi Wolfsburg for current dates.

  Premises

  • Do I need my own premises? Or will I be provided with rooms?

    It is possible to run a day care center either in your own home with child-friendly equipment or in specially rented and equipped premises. Alternatively, childcare can also be provided in the family's home.

    There are standards that must be met for the child's own living space, for example

    • Child-friendly furnishings
    • Sleeping places and changing facilities for the children
    • Opportunities to play, exercise and eat
    • Permission from the landlord, if applicable

    The complete requirements can be found in the guideline section 5.5

    Other rooms must be found and equipped independently.

    In an employment relationship, the rooms are usually provided by the employer.

  Guideline

  • What does the guideline for child day care contain?

    In the guideline for child day care in Wolfsburg in the version dated 01.08.2022, the city of Wolfsburg regulates the implementation of legal requirements for local child day care centers. Important contents include

    • Description of the forms of child day care in Wolfsburg
    • Eligibility requirements and cash benefits in child day care
    • Requirements for childminders
    • Advice, support and placement of childminders
    • Specific regulations on child protection, obligations to cooperate and statistics

  Independence

  • Am I self-employed or employed?

    You make this decision. Many childminders work independently. This means that you decide for yourself when and how you would like to provide care. Naturally in compliance with the legal requirements.

    Familienservice Wolfsburg gGmbH operates several GROSS.FAMILIENNESTER daycare centers. The childminders working there are employed by Familienservice Wolfsburg gGmbH.

    Detailed regulations can be found in the child day care guidelines on page 11 under point 3.1.4.1.

  Vacation

  • How many vacation days do I have?

    As a self-employed KTPP, you are responsible for determining your own vacation time in consultation with the families.

    As a rule, the ongoing cash benefit will continue to be paid for a total of 24 days' leave per calendar year. Further regulations can be found in section 7.3.1 of the guidelines.

    For employed childminders, the provisions of the employment contract apply.

  Remuneration

  • Is there any remuneration?

    As a childminder, you can be self-employed or employed.

    If you are employed, you will receive remuneration in accordance with the signed employment contract.

    As a self-employed childminder, you will receive a regular cash benefit from the City of Wolfsburg if you meet the relevant requirements. This cash benefit is made up of

    • Amount to recognize the support of the child
    • Reimbursement of reasonable costs for material expenses
    • Pro rata reimbursement of social security contributions
    • Amount for indirect, pedagogical and organizational preparation and follow-up work

    The recognition amount is determined according to qualification levels.

    Further information can be found in the guideline section 6.2 or obtained in a personal consultation.

  Prerequisite

  • What requirements do I need to fulfill to become a childminder in Wolfsburg?

    In order to work as a childminder, you need a formal care permit from the city of Wolfsburg. There are numerous requirements for this, which relate to the following areas:

    A childminder must be characterized by their

    • personality,
    • professional competence and
    • willingness to cooperate with parents, other childminders and the public youth welfare organization.
    • They must also have child-friendly premises
    • and in-depth knowledge in accordance with §43 SGB VIII i.V.m. §18 paragraph 1 numbers 1-3 NKiTaG.

    Suitability is determined in several steps by the City of Wolfsburg.

    The specialist advisory service provides support through discussions and visits to possible premises. It provides support throughout the entire process, from the initial expression of interest through the qualification period to active employment as a childminder.

    Further details can be found in the child day care guidelines on p. 13-15.

  Cooperation

  • Can I work together with another childminder?

    It is possible to join forces with another day carer and run a so-called large day care center together on a permanent basis.
    §Section 19 NKiTaG in conjunction with the guidelines of the City of Wolfsburg regulate the details. As a rule, 8 to 10 children may be cared for together in a large day care center. A personal assignment of the day care children to one of the day carers is obligatory. Certain professional qualifications are required for the care of more than 8 children. Further details can be found in the child day care guidelines on p. 10 under point 3.1.4.

  Additional costs

  • What costs are incurred in addition to the parental contribution?

    This depends on the daycare center, as they may charge an additional fee for meals, excursions etc.. Costs may also be incurred for care outside of the subsidized scope of care.

  Grants

  • Are there subsidies for premises and their equipment?

    An application must be submitted to the Youth Division prior to purchase.

• About us - Contacts

  Contact details childcare team

  Child's name	Phone/E-Mail	Availability
  Child day care staff		08:30 to 15:00 and by by appointment
  Irene Seliwanow	05361 28-5015 irene.seliwanow@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Angelique Broscheit	05361 28-2038 angelique.broscheit@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Marion Müller	05361 28-2894 marion.mueller@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Leon-Marvin Schaale	05361 28-5072 leon-marvin.schaale@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Municipal specialist advice
  Elke Mrosek	05361 28-2826 elke.mrosek@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Ricarda Gellrich	05361 28-1554 ricarda.gellrich@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Specialist advice for child day care
  Luca Jetzke	05361 28-5014 luca.jetzke@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Jana Wulf	05361 28-5239 jana.wulf@stadt.wolfsburg.de

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