Kindergarten (Kita) is for children aged 3–6. There is a legal right to a place from age 3. Many states have made the final year free of charge.
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Berlin
Kita / Kindergarten · Ages 3–6
Responsible authority
Local Jugendamt
Kita (Kindergarten) covers ages 3–6 and is free for up to 7 hours a day.
Next steps
- 1Apply for the Kita-Gutschein at your Jugendamt in good time
- 2Bilingual Kitas are in high demand — register early
- 3Free up to 7 hours/day; meals approx. €23/month
- 4Use the Spielwiese Kita directory for 2,500+ listings in Berlin
All information provided without guarantee. Please check the official links for current deadlines and requirements.