Kita vouchers in Berlin: Parents have to prepare for delays!

Kita vouchers in Berlin: Parents have to prepare for delays!

The changeover of the ISBJ specialist procedure (integrated software Berlin youth welfare) has far-reaching effects on the daycare voucher system in Berlin. According to the Pressing point Treptow-Köpenick , the modernization measures are not yet complete, which for a partial and delayed creation of daycare vouchers and Need notices for supplementary support and support at schools (EFÖB). Affected parents have to adapt to restrictions that also significantly impair the processing of other concerns.

Especially the issuing offices for daycare and EFÖB vouchers as well as the contract registration procedure are affected. In this context, the family service office is also limited, which means that many families are dependent on alternative support. Parents can use the e-mail address jugkita-efoeb@ba-tk.berlin.de or contact the responsible bodies on the phone Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Information on restrictions

Additional information confirms the planned restrictions on the daycare vouchers in Berlin. As Mein Berlin , the issuing offices from June 13th to 20th 2025 will only be able to work limited due to the above-mentioned modernization measures. Alternative solutions for affected parents are prepared by the districts, but details are still pending.

It is important that parents initiate all the necessary steps to apply for daycare vouchers in good time. These are a prerequisite for a place in a daycare center or a day care center. The application can be submitted both online and by means of a form. All custodians must be agreed and the application must be submitted at least two months before the desired daycare start.

application process and requirements

As on service.berlin.de , the application for daycare voucher must contain all relevant information on child, support scope and supervisors. After printing out and signing of all custodians, the application should be sent to the competent youth welfare office or submitted directly to the family service office. The processing time is usually six to eight weeks, which is why early application is urgently recommended.

For the application, proof of the childcare requirement is also required, especially in the first year of life. From the first birthday, part -time care of up to seven hours a day is possible without an additional needs check. In order to grant longer childcare times, special reasons such as work or study must be proven.