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Bremen daycare centers in focus: Systemic support starts in 2026!
In 2026, Bremen will start a model project for systemic daycare support in order to better support children in need of support.
Bremen daycare centers in focus: Systemic support starts in 2026!
In 2026, a groundbreaking program will be launched in Bremen that will affect up to 30 daycare centers in the city. The aim is to strengthen these institutions - especially those with many children who need support - and to provide them with targeted support. bildungsklick.de reports that the introduction of systemic daycare support in August 2026 will open a new chapter in early childhood support.
What is surprising is that the support takes place directly in the daycare centers. Parents do not have to go through a lengthy application process, making it much easier to access the help they need. Instead of individual personal assistance, there is systemic support that is intended to take care of the actual needs in the groups in a preventive manner. This innovation aims to avoid the stigmatization of children in need of support and to reduce the number of assistance applications required.
A growing problem
The numbers speak volumes: The number of daycare children who receive early intervention or assistance services increased from 819 to 1,203 cases in the period from February 2024 to February 2025. The financial framework for the program is also considerable, with estimated total costs of almost 55 million euros for 2025, compared to 32.7 million euros in 2024. The model project is supported by the Senator for Labor, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration and the Senator for Children and Education.
A key point is the desired quota of skilled workers: On average, there should be one skilled worker per group, depending on the size of the respective daycare center. Parents of the affected daycare centers will be informed about the new concept in a timely manner, and individual cost reimbursement notices will largely be eliminated unless there is an individual need for assistance.
The role of inclusion
A central aspect of the program revolves around the topic of inclusion. The idea of belonging and participation in the early years of life is promoted by this innovative project. Information about the qualifications of educational specialists is crucial to promote the implementation of inclusion in early childhood education. Studies have shown that it is particularly important in early education to deal with the heterogeneity of children and to support all children in their individuality. bildungsserver.de explains that offerings for inclusive development in daycare centers are essential in order to meet these challenges.
The Bremen Evangelical Church is testing a pooling solution in two institutions in parallel, which could also be part of the inclusive strategy. The evaluation of the model project is intended to provide initial insights into case numbers, financial impacts and changes in daycare center practice. The first evaluation is planned after the 2026/27 kindergarten year.
In summary, it can be said that with this model project, Bremen wants to provide better support not only to children in need of support, but also to everyone involved in the early childhood education landscape. The approach promises progress in inclusion and could serve as a model for other federal states.