{"id":6923,"date":"2026-02-25T17:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/?aur_infobereich=choosing-the-right-daycare-center"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:56:00","slug":"choosing-the-right-daycare-center","status":"publish","type":"aur_infobereich","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=choosing-the-right-daycare-center","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Daycare Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before registering, you should visit the daycare center in person with your child. Getting a firsthand impression like this helps you better assess the atmosphere, the routines, and how the children are treated. After this visit, the following questions may help you make a decision:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do the teachers seem dedicated, and do they regularly participate in professional development?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the facility&#8217;s educational philosophy align with your expectations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are parents involved in the day-to-day operations of the daycare center, and does the expected level of involvement fit your situation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are roles and responsibilities clearly defined within the team?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the premises offer enough space for physical activity as well as for privacy and quiet?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the equipment age-appropriate and designed to be stimulating?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are children from different grade levels cared for together?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your child have more than one primary caregiver?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have the teachers been working at the facility for quite some time, ensuring continuity in care?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the children primarily cared for in fixed groups or according to an open-group approach? And which model is a better fit for your child?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db087c2aad25bbc88d13ac87495d2a3f\">Legal Right to a Daycare Spot (Under 3)<\/h3>\n\n<p>Since 2013, children from the age of one until their third birthday have had a legal right to support and care at a daycare center or through in-home child care. <strong>This right is enforceable<\/strong> and is intended to enable parents to receive child care that meets their individual needs.<\/p>\n\n<p>Parents have the <strong>right to express their preferences and make choices<\/strong>, and can indicate whether they prefer childcare at a daycare center or with a child care provider. However, this entitlement applies only to the extent that space is available on site. The reasonable distance to the childcare facility also depends on local conditions; travel times of up to about 30 minutes each way are often considered reasonable.<\/p>\n\n<p>The legal claim must be filed in writing with <strong>the appropriate youth welfare office<\/strong>. We recommend registering about six months before your desired start date for childcare. In cases of exceptional hardship, shorter deadlines may apply. A separate application is required for each child. In addition, since 1996, children over the age of 3 have had a legal right to this benefit.<\/p>\n\n<p>After the review, you will receive a written notice from the Youth Welfare Office. Appeals may be filed against decisions that deny or limit a request. The information on available remedies and applicable deadlines can be found in the notice of appeal. It is essential to adhere to these deadlines.<\/p>\n\n<p>Since the legal and factual requirements vary greatly depending on the situation, it may be advisable to seek individual legal advice; if necessary, a specialized law firm can provide assistance. Various online information portals also provide an initial overview, clearly outlining the possible legal avenues, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/kitaplatzklage.de\/ratgeber\/wie-kann-ich-meinen-kitaplatz-einklagen\">here<\/a> on the Advofleet website regarding lawsuits for daycare spots.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aur-service-kifa has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background aur-service-kifa\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aur-service-kifa\">Would you like to receive free advice from our experts on daycare centers and discuss your specific needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aur-service-kifa is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-kifa\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-kifa\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:08002961133\">Call directly for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-00d6afec42ac7e3f5a8b580cc90bb5e2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c8805c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Read more on this topic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query-no-results\">\n\n<p>There are currently no related posts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you, as a parent, are returning to work shortly after the birth or after parental leave, reliable supplemental childcare is important. The quality of care plays a crucial role, especially for very young children. It should give the child a sense of security and create a feeling of safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[412],"class_list":["post-6923","aur_infobereich","type-aur_infobereich","status-publish","hentry","tag-support-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aur_infobereich\/6923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aur_infobereich"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/aur_infobereich"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}