Fighting parents in Norderstedt: daycare fees should explode!

Fighting parents in Norderstedt: daycare fees should explode!

Norderstedt, Deutschland - The parents in Norderstedt are upset: A proposal by the city administration provides for the fees for daycare centers and catering to be lifted vigorously. For families, the amount could increase from 4,400 euros to over 6,800 euros annually. Torben Adelmund, an affected father, reacted to this development with an online petition that collected over 1,200 signatures within just four days. This immense support illustrates how deeply the concerns of the families sit. KN-ONLINE.de reports that ...

The city administration justifies the desired fee increase with the financial difficulties of Norderstedt. In the future, the proposed daycare fees should be between 145 and 254.70 euros for various childcare times, while the catering allowance should increase from 35 to 75 euros per month. "What a burden for the families!" Complaints Adelmund, who has moved to Norderstedt precisely because of the family -friendly conditions. At a meeting of the youth welfare committee, numerous parents spoke up to express their concerns.

a strong signal of the parents

In a recent meeting of the youth welfare committee, which was moved to the large councilor due to the high number of participants, the wave of outrage was felt. The committee postponed the decision to increase daycare fees to September-a small success for the protesters. The pressure of the parents has an effect, because the members have obviously noticed the concerns of families, even if a final all -clear has not yet been given. Openpetition.de provides further information about…

Currently there is also a discussion about necessary savings in the youth welfare budget. But what does that mean for those affected? The children's and youth council has already clearly spoken out against the drastic increases. Supporters are already called up to participate: Parents should actively address in the daycare centers and the petition are spreading further. It remains exciting - how will the situation develop after the local political break?

daycare fees in comparison

daycare centers in Germany know different regulations for contribution payment. A look at the national borders shows that in some federal states the freedom of fees for daycare centers is already a reality. Parents in Berlin, Bremen and other federal states either pay no contributions or only for catering costs. These models could serve as a model for a possible regulation in Norderstedt. BildungsServer.de informs about…

• Berlin: daycare centers free of charge, only a share of catering pays the parents.
• Bremen: from 3 years from 3 years to school.
• Hamburg: up to 5 hours a day free of contributions.

The situation in Norderstedt now requires rapid action and an open dialogue between the parents and the city administration. How much are families ready to pay and what alternatives are there to reduce the financial burden for many? The discussion will certainly continue and we will keep an eye on the developments.