75% of the municipalities in Lower Austria: Holiday care for relaxed summer vacation!

75% of the municipalities in Lower Austria: Holiday care for relaxed summer vacation!

In a month, the summer vacation in Lower Austria begins, which for many children represent the best time of the year. For working parents, however, the challenge of organizing suitable care for their children often arises. Rund 75% der Gemeinden in Niederösterreich bieten bereits 2024 spezielle Ferienbetreuungsangebote an, wie oe24 berichtet. As a result, over 5,000 children can be looked after per week, which represents an enormous relief for the families.

A total of 290 municipalities have a childcare offer that lasts at least six weeks. Particularly noteworthy are the 308 places that organize the care directly in schools. State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister emphasizes the important role of these offers for the compatibility of work and family.

offered offers and support

A need -friendly childcare offer is expected in 75% of the municipalities for the coming summer holidays. Funding from the state and the federal government support these measures. Lower Austria Familienland GmbH plays a central role here because it provides the supervisor and supports the municipalities on site. This summer, 208 leisure supervisors take care of the children in 82 communities.

An example of a particularly well organized holiday program is the municipality of Statzendorf, which offers continuous support for all nine holiday weeks. Both the school buildings and the infrastructure of the community are used here, which guarantees continuity by familiar supervisors who are also in use during the school year.

financial relief for families

The holiday offers not only offer organizational help, but also financial relief for the parents. Programs such as "Business4kids" and "WiFi Kids Academy" are free of charge for owners of the Lower Austrian family pass, which further reduces the financial burden. The municipalities are also prepared to apply for special funding for holiday care. By the Education Investment Act (BIG), municipalities that offer all -day care in schools can receive financial support for personnel costs.

With up to 6,500 euros per school year, school owners and municipalities can take advantage of additional funding if the care is offered all day, which is important support for the compatibility of work and family. This is particularly relevant because many parents strive to reconcile family and work. Factors such as secure financial living and high-quality childcare are crucial to master this balancing act, as family portal notes.

The possibility that holiday care can also be opened for students from other school locations offers additional flexibility for parents and supports the compatibility of professional and family life during the summer vacation.