Parents who require a childcare place for their child from August 1, 2026 should register their requirements in good time by December 19, 2025. This applies both to places in daycare centers (Kitas) and in child day care (TPF).
Parents who have already entered a notification of need via KITA-ONLINE can view this in their user account at any time and amend it if necessary. For the kindergarten year 2026/27 (start: August 1, 2026), existing demand notifications must be updated.
Why a notification of requirements is necessary
The notification of need is an important step so that the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer can determine the actual need together with the facilities and childminders. Only if the application is submitted on time can the wishes of the families be taken into account as far as possible and a place planned in good time.
In order to make use of a childcare place, parents must notify the youth welfare office of their child's desired childcare needs at least six months in advance.
Registration via the KITA-ONLINE portal
Central registration takes place via the KITA-ONLINE portal, accessible via www.kevelaer.de/bildung-soziales/kindertagesbetreuung/.
Here parents can:
- find out about the daycare centers/childminders available in Kevelaer and the localities
- Select up to three preferred facilities or childminders
- indicate the desired care time
- Fill out and submit the requirements form
- Confirm link in the feedback
Important: Without confirmation of the link, the notification of need expires!
Online registration is not a substitute for meeting the childminder in person at the daycare center/with the childminder. Parents must also make an appointment at the desired facility to discuss details.
Child day care is aimed at children under the age of three and offers family-oriented care in small groups. Specialist advice can be obtained in advance from Ms. Schoofs or Ms. Trötschkes. The final allocation of places is made in close consultation between parents, the youth welfare office and the childminders.
Deadline for registration
The notification of requirements for the kindergarten year 2026/27 should be submitted by December 19 , 2025 at the latest.
Decision on the allocation of places
The decision on admission lies with the respective facilities and childminders.
The youth welfare office supports the process, coordinates the registrations and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
Parents are informed in writing about acceptances or rejections after the process has been completed.
Support for families
- No internet? The management of the daycare centers will help parents to register directly on site.
- Questions about child day care? The Youth Welfare Office provides comprehensive advice and puts you in touch with suitable childminders.
- Technical problems? The Youth Welfare Office provides support for the use of KITA-ONLINE by telephone and e-mail.