Apply for permission to care for children 
If you wish to care for one or more children outside the household of the legal guardian on a regular basis and for a fee, you usually need permission to do so. You can apply for this at the responsible youth welfare office.
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Basic information
Children between the ages of 0 and 14 can be looked after in child day care. You need a child day care permit if you want to look after a child or several children outside the household of the legal guardian for part of the day and for more than 15 hours a week for more than 3 months in return for payment.
The permit for child day care
- is issued by the local youth welfare office,
- is limited to 5 years,
- may be subject to additional conditions,
- authorizes you to care for up to 5 other children present at the same time.
Requirements
Permission will be granted if you are suitable for day care. This can be assumed if
- you distinguish yourself through your personality, professional competence and willingness to cooperate with legal guardians and other child day care providers,
- you have premises suitable for children,
- you have good knowledge of the requirements of child day care. You must have acquired this knowledge in qualified courses.
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Procedure
You can apply for a care permit at the responsible youth welfare office. Submit the following documents here:
- completed qualification as a child day care worker
- certificate of good conduct from the police
- medical certificate (on measles protection)
Afterwards, the premises suitable for children are checked by means of a joint inspection with the local youth welfare office.
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Necessary Documents
- Police clearance certificate
Entry-free extended police certificate of good conduct according to § 72a SGB VIII from all household members.
- Proof measles protection
- Health certificate
Renewed proof every 5 years, but a current to the new application.
- Proof of qualification as a child day care worker
- Proof of required continuing education
Among other things, the first aid certificate every 2 years.
- Cooperation agreement
The signed cooperation agreement between the private youth welfare agency and the person making the request.
- Police clearance certificate
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Competent Department
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 30 - Qualitätsentwicklung und Aufsichtsfunktionen in der Kindertagesbetreuung
- Herdentorsteinweg 7, 28195 Bremen
- Website
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
It is recommended to submit the application with the relevant documents approx. 8 weeks before the start of the activity or the necessary extension.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 22.07.2025