Legal framework for a variety of daycare centres in the municipality

There are many aspects for the local authority to consider when setting up a daycare centre. The advantages and disadvantages of an in-house centre compared to facilities run by independent providers must be carefully examined and weighed up in advance. Particular attention must be paid to the principle of diversity of providers and demand planning.

In addition to the search for a suitable site and/or a suitable property, the (different) financing requirements for the establishment of a municipal or independent daycare centre must be taken into account. Particular attention should be paid to the (re-)financing of building investments made by an independent provider. However, this also includes cost planning for ongoing operations with regard to the necessary personnel and material costs. In addition, the formal requirements must be carefully planned, including the operating licence, but also the choice of legal form and the design of the daycare centre concept.

The seminar aims to provide local authorities with assistance in upcoming decision-making processes for the needs-based expansion of daycare places and to provide guidelines for action to be taken into account when setting up a daycare centre.

Focal points:

Requirements for the establishment of municipal and independent daycare centres with special consideration of the following aspects

• Ensuring the diversity of organisations in a municipality
• Basics of daycare centre requirements planning
• Financing conditions for municipal and independent organisations