Day Care Centres for Young Children (Kitas)
«Day Care Centres for Young Children», so-called «Kitas», provide full- or partial-day care for children from the age of three months until they finish pre-school.
Qualified professionals supervise the children in a protected environment in which the children's individual and social skills are encouraged. A structured day and a balanced diet contribute to the children's development.
A gentle settling-in phase, during which children become accustomed to the «Kita's» daily routine, and the intensive exchange between parents and childcare professionals help children feel good in the «Day Care Centre» and foster positive development.
How can you find a day care place for your child?
If you are looking for a place in a «Day Care Centre» or if you need information about a particular «Kita», please contact the organisation or institution that operates the «Kita» directly. To see if a day-care centre accepts childcare vouchers, visit the cantonal family portal.
If you have signed a contract with the day-care centre or day-care family organisation, submit your complete application to Familie & Quartier Stadt Bern, preferably online.
How much does a day care place in a Kita cost?
The share of day care costs that parents bear is based on their financial situation, family size and the period of care agreed. Childcare Vouchers are issued in the City of Bern.
Our voucher calculator (in German language) will give you an idea of how much a place in a Kita will cost and approximately how much support you can expect to receive.