Daycare registrations for 2026: Important deadlines and tips for parents!

Daycare registrations for 2026: Important deadlines and tips for parents!

On January 29, 2026, there are important deadlines for parents in connection with registering their children in daycare centers. Parents must register their children in the daycare navigator and prioritize them by January 31, 2026 at the latest. This is a crucial step, as places will be allocated for the coming daycare year on February 11, 2026.

The Kita Navigator offers parents comprehensive support in finding suitable childcare places. In Münster, up to 210 daycare centers can be viewed via the online portal or at the “daycare terminal” in the family office. Parents are asked to indicate their wishes regarding providers, education and special offers in order to find the right facility. The option to prioritize up to 25 daycare centers is also available.

Registration and allocation of places

The daycare center management will rank the pre-registered children by February 8, 2026, based on their own admission criteria. Place confirmations are then sent to parents by post or email. The daycare navigator informs parents who contact them by email immediately that they have been confirmed, while parents who are contacted by post find out about this on the day they are confirmed.

There may still be free places in some facilities for the 2025/2026 daycare year. The daycare centers are responsible for allocating these places themselves. Parents can find information about free capacities using the daycare navigator on the websites of the individual facilities.

Support for parents

In addition, there is child day care available for children up to the age of three. The family office offers support and advice in finding a suitable childminder. If necessary, in-depth individual advice for special situations can also be sought.

Parents who have not yet set up their access to the Kita Navigator must do so in order to maintain their re-registration for the following year. Without a login you must contact the family office. In addition, video instructions for using the daycare navigator are available online to make it easier for those new to technology to get started.

To ensure the efficiency of the Kita Navigator, it is recommended to use current browsers such as Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, especially if users do not have the latest version of Safari. This comprehensive information and support ensures that parents can easily navigate the registration process and find the best possible care for their children.

For further information please visit the website of Gladbeck and Münster daycare navigator.