Ban on additional contributions

Information for parents: ban on additional contributions

Dear Parents,

Due to inquiries we have received, we would like to inform you that according to Section 51 (1) Sentence 3 KiBiz, no additional costs may be charged by daycare facilities. 

This includes, among other things, "mandatory" memberships in booster clubs and mandatory courses.

In addition to the parental contributions levied by the City of Cologne, daycare centers may charge an appropriate fee for meals. 

Separate regulations apply to parent initiatives, since there you, as a parent, take on the characteristics of a sponsor.

Should you notice such a procedure, please inform us by e-mail.

Your LITTLE BIRD specialist support

Childcare request for multiple children

Childcare request for multiple children

Dear parents,

when you enter care requests for your multiple children, such as twins or triplets, via the parent portal, please create a separate request for each child with the child's respective name. 

Why should you do this?    

As each child requires its own place, a separate care request must also be made for each child.

Your LITTLE BIRD Team

Appointments at the Familienbüro

Appointments at the Familienbüro

Dear parents,

the Familienbüro can provide you with advice on childcare places in municipal daycare centres and childminders as well as support in using the LITTLE BIRD portal.

For counselling, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance by emailing Familienbuero@stadt-koeln.de.

On Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, we offer personal consultations without prior appointment.

The LITTLE BIRD counselling service also offers consultations on Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm.

Your Familienbüro