Crèche, kindergarten and child day care

• Childcare for children from 0 to under 3 years

  For children under the age of three, you have the choice between four equivalent childcare options, from which you can choose according to your current situation and your child's preferences.
  
  Crèche
  The best-known offer is the crèche, where up to 15 children aged 0 to 3 years are looked after by three specialist staff during fixed opening hours. The crèches have different educational focuses, for example creative design, sport, music or scientific experiences.
  
  Kindergarten for all ages
  In the multi-age kindergarten, children from 0 to 6 years are looked after by two specialist staff during fixed opening hours. The kindergarten groups also have different educational focuses (see crèche). The multi-age kindergarten groups differ from the normal kindergarten groups in that they have a wider age range. Here, children from 0 to 6 years are cared for together, which benefits both the older and younger children: The younger children learn from the older ones. In turn, they gain self-confidence and deepen their own knowledge by playing with the younger children. Another advantage: the child can stay in the same group for many years and build up long-term friendships.
  
  FAMILIENNEST (child day care)
  Child day care is a family-based care option in which a maximum of five children are looked after by a qualified child day care worker with a care license. In Wolfsburg, this form of care is known as a family nest.
  The care takes place in the home of the childminder, the parents/guardians of the child or in other suitable rooms. The family setting, the low care ratio and the personal assignment to a consistent caregiver characterize child day care as a particularly suitable form of care for very young children. The individual care needs of children and parents can be taken into account. For older children (up to the age of 14), childcare by a childminder can also be an option as a supplementary service if the childcare hours of the daycare center or school are not sufficient - perhaps even overnight care is needed. You can find more information on child day care here.
  

• Childcare for children from the age of 3 until they start school

  For children over the age of three, you also have the choice between several equivalent childcare options, from which you can choose according to your child's current situation and preferences.
  
  Kindergarten
  In the kindergarten, children aged 3 to 6 are looked after by two specialist staff during fixed opening hours. The kindergarten groups have different concepts and educational focuses, such as creative design, sport, music or scientific experiences, etc.
  
  Kindergarten for all ages
  In the multi-age kindergarten, children from 0 to 6 years are looked after by two specialist staff during fixed opening hours. The multi-age kindergarten groups differ from the normal kindergarten groups in that they have a wider age range. Here, children from 0 to 6 years are cared for together, which benefits both the older and younger children.

  
  FAMILIENNEST (child day care)
  Child day care is a family-based care option in which a maximum of five children are looked after by a qualified child day care worker with a care license. In Wolfsburg, this form of care is known as a family nest.
  The care takes place in the home of the childminder, the parents/guardians of the child or in other suitable rooms. The family setting, the favorable care ratio and the personal assignment to a consistent caregiver characterize child day care as a particularly suitable form of care for the very young. This offer is therefore primarily for children aged 0-3 years. However, childcare by a childminder can also be an option for older children (up to the age of 14) as a supplementary service if the childcare hours of the daycare center or school are not sufficient - perhaps even overnight care is required or the individual care needs of the child require care in a small family setting. Further information on child day care can be found here.

• Which childcare facilities are available?

  ᠎Pending Translation:

  Eine Übersicht über die Frühkindliche Bildungs- und Betreuungslandschaft in Wolfsburg erhalten Sie hier in Form eines Flyers. Detaillierte Informationen zu den einzelnen Einrichtungen und ihren Konzepten, der Platzvergabe, deren Fristen, die Vergabekriterien etc. erhalten Sie auf der Onlineplattform WOLLES WELT.

  Über das Onlineportal Wolles Welt können Sie bequem von Zuhause aus Ihre Anmeldungen für die oben beschriebenen Betreuungsangebote vornehmen.

  Sollten Sie keine Möglichkeit haben, eine Anmeldung online durchzuführen, haben Sie natürlich auch die Möglichkeit, eine Anmeldung persönlich im Geschäftsbereich Jugend vorzunehmen: 

   

  Geöffnet		Kontakt
  Montag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr	Service Büro für Wolles Welt und Elterngeld Zimmer A007 Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-2824
  Dienstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Mittwoch:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
  Donnerstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Freitag:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr

• Open children's rooms and open children's house
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• Who is the right contact for initial questions about childcare?

  ᠎Pending Translation: Beratung rund um die Kinderbetreuung von 0 bis 6 Jahren erhalten Sie im Geschäftsbereich Jugend, telefonisch unter 05361 28-5009 oder persönlich in der Antragsannahme, Zimmer A007 (Erdgeschoss) in der Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11, 38440 Wolfsburg.

• How do I register for a place?

  ᠎Pending Translation: Die Voranmeldungen für einen Betreuungsplatz für Kinder von 0 bis 6 Jahren erfolgen über die Onlineplattform WOLLES WELT. 
  
  Auf WOLLES WELT können Sie sich jederzeit eine Übersicht über alle Kinderbetreuungs-angebote (Krippe, Kindergarten, Familiennester und Großfamiliennester) der Stadt Wolfsburg verschaffen und gezielt nach einem für Sie passenden Betreuungsplatz suchen. Die Kindertagesstätten und Familiennester bieten auf Nachfrage persönliche Gespräche oder Gruppentermine an, in denen die Einrichtungen gezeigt und die Besonderheiten der Konzeption erklärt werden.
  
  Die Voranmeldungen für die Randstundenbetreuungen in der Kindertagespflege für Kinder im Alter von 0 bis 13 Jahren können Sie ebenfalls online in WOLLES WELT tätigen.
  
  Sollten Sie Unterstützung benötigen, melden Sie sich gerne über folgende Kontakte:
  

   

  Geöffnet		Kontakt
  Montag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr	Kindertagesbetreuung Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-5009 E-Mail: wolles-welt@stadt.wolfsburg.de Kindertagespflege Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-5055 E-Mail: kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Dienstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Mittwoch:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
  Donnerstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Freitag:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr

• What criteria are used to allocate the childcare places?

  The crèche/kindergarten year always starts on August 1st of each year. Most places are therefore available and allocated at this time due to kindergarten children starting school. Further allocation deadlines refer to the childcare places that are still available or become available during the kindergarten year. Places are allocated in accordance with the allocation criteria, taking into account the parents' wishes.

  The allocation criteria are based on special cases of hardship,
  as well as

  • single parent and working, studying or training,
  • both parents/guardians are working, studying or training,
  • Parent(s) is/are in an educational program or on an integration course,
  • Sibling(s) in the facility,
  • Parents' priorities and provider-specific criteria (e.g. place of residence).

  In addition to the wishes expressed by the parents, the legal requirements for group constellations play a decisive role. Within these legal framework guidelines, various criteria must be taken into account in favor of a balanced group structure. Among other things, the gender ratio should be balanced.

  The allocation of childcare places is carried out decentrally by the respective daycare center management according to the allocation criteria, taking into account the parents' wishes. All criteria are derived from the legal requirements of SGB VIII.

• How much does childcare cost in Wolfsburg?

  The cost contribution (parental contribution for childcare, breakfast/lunch and special services) for attending a daycare center or child daycare depends on the age of the child.

  For children under 3 years of age:

  A standard monthly fee is charged for the child's care, which is based on the type of care (crèche, kindergarten) and the form of care (half-day, three-quarter day, full-day) in accordance with the applicable fee table.
  Special services used and breakfast, break and lunch meals are also subject to contributions. The standard contribution is charged for the use of special services. The standard contribution to be paid is based on the number of special services according to the applicable parental contribution table.
  
  For children over 3 years of age:
  
  No parental contribution is charged for childcare of up to 8 hours a day including special services (early and late care). The prerequisite for this is that your usual place of residence is within Lower Saxony.
  Agreed special services that exceed 8 hours and breakfast, break and lunch meals are subject to contributions. The standard contribution is charged for the use of special services. The standard contribution to be paid is based on the number of special services according to the applicable parental contribution table.

  

  Notice:

  ᠎Pending Translation: Die Verpflegungskosten variieren je nach Kindertagesstätte. Auskünfte zu den konkreten Kosten erhalten Sie direkt in der jeweiligen Einrichtung.

  • Explanation of the diagram

    Regular contribution

    Example: Müller family, two children (four and two years old), full-day care with lunch and early morning service

    Kindergarten

    Free childcare all day (08:00 to 16:00)	0.00 Euro
    Contribution for lunch	80.00 Euro
    Contribution for early service (07:30 to 08:00)	21.00 Euro
    per month:	101.00 Euro

    Crèche

    Standard contribution for all-day care (08:00 to 16:00)	496,00 Euro
    Contribution for lunch	80.00 Euro
    Contribution for early service (07:30 to 08:00)	21.00 Euro
    per month:	597.00 Euro
    Total	698,00 Euro

    
    

• Reduction/waiver of the cost contribution

  If you receive a social benefit (basic security benefits for jobseekers (ALG II), assistance with living expenses / social welfare, housing benefit, child supplement under the Federal Child Benefit Act, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) or have a low income (< 21,100 euros adjusted annual income = annual gross income minus income-related expenses of 1.230.00 per working parent, minus a flat-rate deduction of 19% or 24% for taxes/social security contributions, minus a child allowance of €2,556.00 per child, minus any maintenance payments), you have the option of applying for a waiver of the standard contribution for childcare, breakfast and the standard contribution for special services. Lunchtime meals are excluded from this and can only be waived on presentation of the education card, see below for more information.
  
  In addition to the waiver, an income-dependent reduction of the standard contribution for childcare and special services is also possible, provided you have an income of less than 100,000.00 euros adjusted net per year.
  
  In both cases, an application for a reduction/waiver of the cost contribution must be completed in full and submitted to the Youth Division together with all relevant proof of income in good time before the service is used.
  

  

  • Explanation of the diagram

    Application for reduction/waiver of the cost contribution

    Income < 100,000 euros

    Example: 45,000 euros household income per year (contribution level 6)

    Kindergarten

    Free care all day (08:00 to 16:00)	0.00 euro
    Contribution for lunchtime meals	80.00 Euro
    Contribution for early service (07:30 to 08:00)	14.00 Euro
    per month:	94.00 Euro

    Crèche

    Standard contribution for all-day care (08:00 to 16:00)	261,00 Euro
    Contribution for lunch	80.00 Euro
    Contribution for early service (07:30 to 08:00)	14.00 Euro
    per month:	355.00 euros
    Total	449,00 Euro

    
    

• Waiver of the contribution for lunchtime meals

  If you receive a social benefit, you will usually also receive an education card from your benefit-granting agency when you first receive your social benefit. The education card allows you to receive a waiver for lunchtime meals when attending a daycare center. Please submit your education card to the provider of your daycare center if a waiver is desired.

• Parent contribution tables

  On 17.05.2023, the Wolfsburg City Council revised the parental contribution tables for attending a Wolfsburg daycare center or daycare center and for the care of children from outside the municipality from 01.08.2023. You can find the current tables in the parental contribution table.
  
  A little tip:
  Paid parental contributions can be deducted from your income tax return, which reduces the family's tax burden.
  

• Where can I apply for a reduction/waiver of the cost contribution?

  ᠎Pending Translation:

  Die benötigten Vordrucke (Informationen zum Elternbeitrag, Antrag auf Ermäßigung und die Elternbeitragstabelle) erhalten Sie in der jeweiligen Kindertagesstätte nach Abschluss des Betreuungsvertrages.

   

  Geöffnet		Kontakt
  Montag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr	Elternbeitragsberechnung Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-2824 E-Mail: elternbeitragsberechnung@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Dienstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Mittwoch:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
  Donnerstag:	08:30 - 17:30 Uhr
  Freitag:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr

• What can I do if I have not received a childcare place?

  ᠎Pending Translation: 1. NACHRÜCKERLISTE: 
  Ihre abgelehnte Betreuungsanfrage bleibt noch bis zu 3 Monate nach Betreuungswunsch weiter auf der Warteliste (Nachrückerliste) der jeweiligen Einrichtung. Sofern sich in dieser Zeit freie Plätze ergeben, können Sie nachträglich noch eine Reservierung erhalten.
  
  2. NEUE BETREUUNGSANFRAGEN ERSTELLEN:
  Sie haben die Möglichkeit, neue Betreuungsanfragen über WOLLES WELT bei anderen Einrichtungen zu erstellen. Insgesamt können immer bis zu 5 aktive Betreuungsanfragen zu einem Betreuungsstart auf Ihrem WOLLES WELT-Profil geführt werden. 
  
  3. PERSÖNLICHE UNTERSTÜTZUNG/ VERMITTLUNG
  Bei dringend benötigter Betreuung können Sie sich an den Geschäftsbereich Jugend wenden. Die Mitarbeiter*innen des Geschäftsbereichs Jugend werden Sie bei der Betreuungsplatzsuche unterstützen und Ihnen schnellstmöglich einen entsprechenden Betreuungsplatz in der Kindertagespflege oder in der Kindertagesstätte vermitteln. 
  

   

  Geöffnet		Kontakt
  Montag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr	Kindertagesbetreuung Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-5009 E-Mail: wolles-welt@stadt.wolfsburg.de Kindertagespflege Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-5055 E-Mail: kindertagespflege@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Dienstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Mittwoch:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
  Donnerstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Freitag:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr

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  Lunchtime catering

  The use of lunchtime meals must be registered with the kindergarten management. The full meal rate must be paid for meals. This can vary from provider to provider.

  A reduction in the cost of meals is possible for Wolfsburg families who receive social benefits. As a rule, they receive a voucher for education and participation (BuT voucher) from the social benefits provider. This voucher must be submitted to the respective daycare provider so that the meals can be reduced to EUR 0.00.

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  ᠎Pending Translation:

  Wohnsitz außerhalb Wolfsburg – Ist die Betreuung trotzdem in Wolfsburg möglich?

  Grundsätzlich werden die Betreuungsplätze in Wolfsburg nur an Wolfsburger Kinder vergeben.

  Ausnahmen sind im Einzelfall nach Vorlage einer Kostenübernahmeerklärung von der Wohnsitzgemeinde möglich. Bitte wenden Sie sich hierfür an die First Support Stelle des Geschäftsbereichs Jugend und klären Sie ihre Situation vorher ab:

   

  Geöffnet		Kontakt
  Montag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr	Kindertagesbetreuung Alessandro-Volta-Straße 11, Zimmer A007 38440 Wolfsburg Telefon: 05361 28-5009 E-Mail: wolles-welt@stadt.wolfsburg.de
  Dienstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Mittwoch:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr
  Donnerstag:	08:30 - 16:30 Uhr
  Freitag:	08:30 - 12:00 Uhr

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