This document provides an overview of the childcare system in Germany. It discusses the history and culture of Germany, then describes the philosophy and types of childcare available. Childcare is provided through local governments and various carriers like communities, churches, and private organizations. Caregivers require licensing and facilities must meet minimum safety and accessibility standards. Parents receive some government assistance, and children ages 3-6 have high access to childcare centers. Early childhood educators also require specific training qualifications.

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2.  Overview of the country
 History
 Description of the type of children system
 Philosophy
 Availability and Accessibility of service
 Training of the childcare workers

3.  Located in the center of Europe
 Capital city is Berlin
 Official language is German (Deuctche)
 Germany has a strong economy

4.  Germany has16 states

5.  1949 - Germany Democratic Republic
 1961 – Berlin wall construction began
 1989 – Berlin wall opening
 1990 - Unification

6.  German is a country which has a rich moral obligation
to her house hold
 The Basic Law of 1949 in West Germany declared that
men and women were equal
 In 1990, more women were employed in East- than the
West Germany
 About 90 percent of East German women worked
outside of home

7.  In East Germany, 80% children of three
years age group were in childcare in 1990
 In West Germany, only 5% of that group
were in child care
 The Early Childhood Education (ECE) and care in
Germany support the traditional roles
 88% children of 3-6 years had access to childcare

8.  In 2009, planned to increase from 250 to 750
 In 2002, childcare facilities were 3.1 million
 Daycare is progressing in Germany
 According to German law, daycare workers don’t
need college degree.

9.  Follow monthly routine in their planning for their
physical, socio-emotional and academic
development
 Childcare centers are public and governed by
state laws
 Caregivers requires a formal license
 Complete criminal background check is required
 Home owners are eligible only
 Site inspection is to make sure that the
environment is child safe

10.  Taxes to be paid for earned money
 The home or facility offering childcare must
meet minimum requirements
 Accessibility and safety issues need be
addressed
 Parent receive government assistance of
about $188 monthly if not put at daycare

11. In Germany, childcare is made available to
parents by local governments. Carriers are:
 Communities-
 “Free carriers”: Churches, non-profit
organizations or parents’ initiatives
 Nannies or Child minders
 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
Canada has also both private and subsidized
daycares. Facilities vary from one province to
other

12. In Germany, State ensures following aids or
supports for raising children:
 Maternity Allowance
 Child Allowance
 Supplementary income-tested child benefit
 Parenting Allowance
Canada also provides similar kinds of
supports but with variations among provinces

13.  Over age 3 -6 years allow to go kinder
garden
 Child care hours are morning7am-
evening5pm
 Allowed 5% children in day care
 Only under3% of the age of 3 years have day
care and 88% of the age of 3-6 years have
daycare

14.  Early childhood educators have to be
qualified for 3 years and get diploma
 Under special training

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