Parents in Lörrach demand better childcare and less waiting times!

There are currently challenging childcare conditions in Lörrach. The city administration has expanded its offerings over the years, but many parents continue to express concerns about the costs and the long waiting times for free childcare places. A comprehensive overview of childcare numbers and future forecasts was recently published. For 2025, operating costs are estimated at 23.2 million euros, with the city planning to try out solidarity-based financing based on parents' income, like this Baden newspaper reported.

In addition to the current childcare situation, the Lörrach district has taken various measures to cover the need for childcare places. Good child care and early childhood support are seen as key challenges for the future. The municipalities in the district have made efforts to ensure a needs-based supply of childcare places. Particular attention is paid to child day care, which is highlighted as a flexible and family-oriented form of care. The aim is to professionalize child day care, especially the qualifications of day care workers Website of the Lörrach district emphasized.

Legal claim and quality improvement

Since August 1, 2013, all children from the age of one have a legal right to a place in a day care center or day care center. Parents want the best possible care and education for their children, with early childhood education playing a crucial role in the children's development. The goals include comprehensive language support, the recruitment of educators and day care workers as well as an appropriate care ratio. Support is also needed from various institutions, including the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the state, the municipalities and the providers, in order to increase the quality of care.