Tyrol demands millions for better childcare - that's how it goes!

Tyrol demands millions for better childcare - that's how it goes!

In Tyrol, a "legal right to impart a childcare place" is currently being planned to improve the situation in early childhood care. The municipal association has emphasized that the state and federal government's financial expenses have been completely covered up. President Karl-Josef Schubert emphasizes the urgency of clarification on the question of costs in the legal materials, while the amendment to the Tyrolean Child Education and Childcare Act is the assessment. Schubert points out that the financial burdens that arise from the expansion of facilities, the expansion of opening times and the employment of additional staff are not portable for the municipalities.

The municipal associations also make it clear that the financial situation is tense. The Tyrolean community association is nevertheless committed to a year -round and all -day childcare from the age of second. Health Councilor Cornelia Hagele is planning talks with mayors and mayors in Tyrol in the near future to discuss the concerns of the communities. The amendment to the law does not change the supply mandate of the municipalities: parent or operating contributions remain unaffected, and an standardization of the contributions is not provided.

New legal claim and central coordination center

In the planned amendment, a ** agency for children from the second birthday ** is anchored if there is a need for a crèche. A central coordination center and a new placement platform are located at the state of Tyrol to facilitate access to childcare places.

Pilot regions, including Lienz, are said to be ready in autumn. The pilot phase comprises several planning associations, including Wattens and the surrounding area, the municipality of Schwaz and the municipality vom. The desired legal right to a childcare place for children should be implemented by 2026.

legal framework of childcare

The legal framework for childcare in Tyrol is regulated in the #T-KK. This law defines the implementation of education, upbringing and care in daycare centers, including the requirements for personnel and financing as well as the supervision of the facilities. It is particularly important that the municipalities are obliged to ensure a sufficient range of childcare places.

A remarkable aspect of the T-KK is the support of integrative pedagogical practice, which gives children with increased needs also gain access to high-quality care. The development of a solid pedagogical concept is essential to protect the child's well -being, and regular advanced training courses are prescribed in order to maintain the high standards in support.

nationwide initiatives

At the national level, the federal government actively supports the federal states in expanding and further developing childcare. The aim is to open up good educational and participation opportunities for all children and to facilitate the compatibility of family and work. Since 2008, a total of five investment programs for childcare financing have been initiated with the aim of significantly increasing the care rate of under three years of age and creating access to childcare places.

Available as part of the fifth investment program, one billion euros will be provided for the creation of 90,000 new care places. The 5th program is partly based on the EU funds and ends according to June 2024. The federal government is still waiting for feedback from the municipalities to evaluate the progress in the area of early childhood education.

Overall, it can be seen that a comprehensive plan to improve childcare is pursued both at municipal and state and federal level. The current efforts in Tyrol are part of this larger context, which aims to sustainably improve the early childhood educational landscape and to meet the needs of families.