Childcare places: find your next step
Do you have questions about a childcare place in Germany? Find out what you can do next, depending on your situation.
Information and help
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Legal entitlement to a childcare place
When is your child entitled to childcare? What are the rules for childcare centres, childminders and childcare hours? Find the key information here.
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Taking legal action for a childcare place
Looking for legal support? Find out how to request a free initial consultation about legal action for a childcare place and whether advokio UG will cover the costs.
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Claiming compensation
Have you lost earnings or paid more for childcare because no place was available? Find out whether you can claim compensation.
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No childcare place – what can you do?
No reply, a waiting list or a refusal? Find next steps and template emails here.
Important deadlines: Have you received an official decision, or do you need a childcare place soon? Have any applicable deadlines checked in good time. Sending an enquiry to advokio does not replace any legal action needed to meet a deadline, and it does not stop time limits from running.