{"id":9210,"date":"2025-09-29T16:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/daycare-voucher\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T01:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T01:31:24","slug":"daycare-voucher","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stadtkueken.de\/en\/daycare-voucher\/","title":{"rendered":"Daycare Voucher"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here you’ll find all the important information about the Hamburg Daycare Voucher. The voucher is a key component of child care in Hamburg and helps you secure reliable, high-quality, and affordable care for your child. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hamburg Daycare Voucher: A Simple & Concise Explanation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The daycare voucher in Hamburg makes it easy for families to find a good daycare spot. With this voucher, the city covers all or part of the costs, ensuring that every child has access to reliable, high-quality care. Up to five hours a day are free for everyone; longer childcare hours are subsidized based on income. Applying for the voucher is simple\u2014you can do it online or at your local district office\u2014and it gives you the freedom to choose the daycare center that best suits your child. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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CLASS OPTIONS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Overview of Voucher Types<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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5-Hour Gift Certificate<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Since August 1, 2013, the following has been in effect in Hamburg: Every child, from the age of one until they start school\u2014regardless of their parents\u2019 employment status\u2014has a legal right to five hours of care per day. This includes not only loving care provided by qualified educators but also a hot lunch. You can also use the voucher at our Stadtk\u00fcken daycare centers: Here, your child will find not just a spot, but a place where they are seen, supported, and guided with care on their journey. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6-Hour Gift Certificate<\/h4><\/div>\n
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In Hamburg, you can extend childcare hours beyond the standard five hours using the 6-hour daycare voucher. Parents pay an income-based copayment for this, which is capped at a maximum of \u20ac115 per month for six hours of care. If you need more childcare time, you can also book additional hours privately. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8-Hour Gift Certificate<\/h4><\/div>\n
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With the 8-hour daycare voucher, you can flexibly extend childcare hours to cover your workday\u2014a particularly good solution for parents who are employed or enrolled in a training program. The copayment is income-dependent and capped, so that a maximum of \u20ac191 per month is charged for eight hours of care. If you need additional time beyond that, you can book extra hours privately. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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10-Hour Gift Certificate<\/h4><\/div>\n
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The 10-hour daycare voucher is ideal for families who need longer childcare hours due to extensive work commitments. Here, too, the copayment is calculated based on income and is capped\u2014for ten hours of care, you\u2019ll pay a maximum of \u20ac204 per month. In addition, you can always add more hours privately if your daily routine requires more flexibility. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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12-Hour Gift Certificate<\/h4><\/div>\n
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For families with the greatest need for childcare, there is the 12-hour daycare voucher. It offers you maximum security and flexibility when your daily routine\u2014whether due to work or education\u2014is particularly demanding. The parent contribution is based on income and is capped at \u20ac204 per month. Please always check with your daycare center in advance to see if 12-hour care is available. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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