Apply for permission to care for children
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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.
Basic information
Children between the ages of 0 and 14 can be cared for in day care. You need a permit for day care if you want to care for a child or several children outside the household of the legal guardian during part of the day and for more than 15 hours a week for more than 3 months against payment.
The permit for child day care
- is granted by the local youth welfare office,
- is limited to 5 years,
- can be provided with additional conditions,
- authorizes you to care for up to 5 foreign 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.
What documents do I need?
- 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.
