Read about a real life example from a family trying to decide between two different Kitas.

Create a personal connection when you are applying. Includes a sample application letter.

Was Du neben den Eckdaten noch in deine Kita-Bewerbung schreiben solltest um Deine Chancen auf einen Platz zu erhöhen – mit Beispielanschreiben.

So meistern Familien die Eingewöhnungsphase in der Kita.

How you can get your private childcare costs reimbursed. (Update: Unfortunately, this program is not currently offered.)

How to use Work'n'Kid in Friedrichshain, which offers co-working with flexible childcare.

How Kitas operate and allocate their spots.

Giulia from Extra Arms explains her agency's offerings.

Find a Kita spot for a 3-year-old – tips & tricks from Kietzee mom Alina.

Spoiler alert: There's no magic formula but these tips will help you build your Kita list.

Learn about the concept, advantages and requirements of an Elterninitiative Kita.

A step-by-step guide to make your Kita search easier.

What are all the things that your child will need when starting Kita? Learn about the basics.

Here's a checklist to make the Kita search process easier.

Congrats, you were invited to visit a Kita! Here's what questions to ask and what to pay attention to.

Learn from Mel who managed to get several Kita offers.

You're almost there but of course (this is Germany, after all!) there's a couple of bureaucratic hurdles to clear before your child can start Kita.

Peruse our list of activities for English speaking families with kids of all ages – from babies to teens.

Julia Zehavi of JuliaCares helps families with Kita search.

Check this article for resources that feature open Kita spots.

Are you prepared for what's coming at you in the first year or two of Kita? I wasn't so here's my advice for fellow parents!

Other Berlin parents need your help! Contribute by adding tips and reviews.

What is the Kita Eingewöhnung and how can you prepare for it?

A step-by-step English translation guide on how to apply for your Kita-Gutschein.

Are you looking for childcare options while waiting for a Kita spot? We’ve got you covered.

Hear from Katja, one of the founders of juggleHUB, a co-working space in Prenzlauer Berg that also offers childcare.

Learn the differences between the Kita Navigator and Kita Search on Kietzee.

The answer is – it depends! Learn about the three factors to keep in mind.

Learn when you should apply for the Kita-Gutschein and what to pay attention to in regards to the number of hours provided.

Insight on why it is so hard to get a spot in the winter. Plus, some tips on how to succeed anyways.

Kita, Tagesmutter, or apply to both? Learn about this alternative to Kitas.

Learn what Berlin Kitas focus on to help kids grow and prepare them for school.

Learn what all the different words and terms mean when it comes to Kita search in Berlin.

Find out how much it costs to send your child to daycare in Berlin – spoiler alert: not much!

Learn what "private" really means and which Kitas offer what you're looking for.

Finding a Kita in Berlin is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn how and when to do you follow-ups.