Daycare Place: Costs, Contract and FAQ

This page explains the most important information about registration, childcare, costs and requirements in our SpielRaum daycare centres.

Please note:

• All SpielRaum daycares are vegetarian
• The food is organic quality
• Our daycares are inclusive
• You can find more information about the concept on each daycare's website (www.spielraumXY.de, e.g. www.spielraumperlentaucher.de)

You are welcome to ask any educational questions (e.g. about daily life or the concept) during your visit at the daycare.

Please note:

• Our daycare centres charge an additional fee of 49.50 € per month
• In addition, there is a meal fee of 23 € per month set by the State of Berlin
• You do not need to bring anything, except diapers

The fees include:

• Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
• Drinks
• Excursions
• Hygiene products (e.g. soap, tissues)
• Laundry (e.g. bedding, bibs)

Reduced fees with Berlinpass BuT

• If your child has a Berlinpass BuT:
  • the 23 € meal fee is waived
  • the additional fee is reduced to 40 € per month (second child 28,50€, third child 17,50€, fourth child free)

How to register your child

Option 1: by email

Please write to: anmeldung@spielraumkitas.de

Please include the following information:

• which daycare centre you prefer
• start date for childcare
• your child’s date of birth

Option 2: via the website

You can also fill out the registration form on the website of the chosen daycare centre.

• If we have a suitable place, we will invite you to a visit (hospitation)
• The visit takes place directly at the daycare centre
• Please read about the daycare’s concept on the daycare website in advance

For questions about registration, the childcare contract or organisational matters, please contact:

anmeldung@spielraumkitas.de

To attend a daycare centre, your child needs a daycare voucher (Kita-Gutschein). You can apply for this voucher at your local youth welfare office (Jugendamt).

Part-time voucher (5–7 hours per day)

• available without proof of need
• also valid during parental leave
• valid from your child’s 1st birthday

Full-time voucher (7–9 hours) or Full-time Plus (9+ hours)

• requires proof of need (e.g. employment)
• the daycare centre can advise you on this

Please note:

• Your child must have a measles vaccination
• This vaccination is required by law
• Without measles vaccination, attendance at daycare is not possible

What is it? The „Kitafähigkeitsbescheinigung“ is a brief medical certificate from your pediatrician. It confirms that your child is healthy, free of contagious diseases, and fit to attend a daycare center.

Why do I need it? In Berlin, this certificate is a legal requirement. It helps the „Kita“ ensure the safety of all children. It also serves as proof that your child has the legally required measles vaccination.

When do I need to submit it? The certificate must not be older than one week when your child starts at the Kita. Please schedule a brief appointment with your pediatrician just before the settling-in period (Eingewöhnung) begins.

What does it cost? Since it is a formal medical certificate, some doctors may charge a small fee (usually between 5 and 15 Euros). This cost must be covered by the parents.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child!