Kita Search

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

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

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

Learn everything you need to know about securing a daycare spot for a child under 12 months old in Berlin.

What is the Berlin Kita Navigator or how can it help with your Kita search?

Watch this 25-minute video on how to find a Kita (or Tagesmutter) in Berlin, covering each step of the process.

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

Learn about the Fröbel concept, what to look for in Fröbel Kitas and how to apply the concept at home.

In your Kita search, you will come across a number of different Kita concepts. Learn how concepts work and how they can help you decide.

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

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

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

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

Learn from Mel who managed to get several Kita offers.

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

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

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

So meistern Familien die Eingewöhnungsphase in der Kita.

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

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

How Kitas operate and allocate their spots.

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

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

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

Check this article for resources that feature open Kita spots.

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

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

As an international family in Germany, you may be wondering how your child(ren) will fare in the local daycare system. Here are the answers to the most common questions.

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

Have you been offered more than one Kita spot? Read this article on how to decide between different Kitas.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!