Types of childcare
Childcare centres
Childcare centres look after children in groups and, in addition to childcare, also provide early years education and social support. Different services are available depending on the child’s age and the centre’s opening hours.
The process for registering for a childcare place varies from one local authority to another: whilst in Würzburg and Veitshöchheim, for example, it is organised centrally, in other local authorities (such as Gerbrunn) it is handled directly by the individual centre.
- Nurseries
- Toddler and playgroups
- Nursery schools
- Family centres
- After-school clubs
- Special educational day centres
- Lunchtime supervision
- City of Würzburg Family Guide
- Childcare services provided by the City of Würzburg
- City of Würzburg Parents’ Portal: Little Bird
- Family Guide from the District of Würzburg
- Childcare in the Würzburg District
Childminding
In home-based childcare, children are looked after in small groups by qualified childminders, often in the childminder’s own home. This form of childcare is particularly suitable for younger children and offers a family-like environment.
Au pair
An au pair lives with a family for a set period of time and helps out with day-to-day tasks, such as looking after the children or doing light housework. In return, the au pair receives accommodation, meals and a weekly allowance.
Babysitters
Babysitters look after children on an hourly basis, for example in the evenings or on individual days. This form of childcare is particularly suitable for short-term or flexible support in everyday family life.
