Berlin - Post Report Question and Answers
Are preschools available? Day care? Are these expensive? What has been your experience with them, if any? Do the schools provide before- and/or after-school care?
For school-aged kids, JFK is your best choice if what you need is after school care - nothing compares to JFK Hort. We don't have a Kita-aged child but the Kita process can be daunting - start early and lean on the Embassy for help here. - Aug 2023
German state-sponsored day care is pretty cheap and pretty good. - May 2018
Because German parents get up to three years maternity leave, the demand and supply for care for very young kids is limited. Berlin seems to have a LOT of stay at home spouses, whether that be because of the hiring freeze or lack of affordable options for young child care. Once a child is old enough for day care, it seems to be great - well priced and high quality. But again, VERY limited, VERY expensive options for kids under 2 years. Definitely something to be aware for couples where both parent wants to work. - Feb 2018
The Embassy preschool closed a few years ago. Daycare is very limited in Germany, especially for kids under age three. Preschools are usually only half day, which is challenging for working parents. Nannies are available, but expensive. - Dec 2011
