Cost of a childminder

Price differences for childminders

Childcare costs are influenced by many factors. These include the respective federal state, the number of children, supply and demand in a region as well as the experience and popularity of a childminder. According to Tagesmütter.com , the costs range from €2.08 to €12.00 per hour and child. In addition, the catering costs also vary. Here you can expect a price range between €2.00 and €3.50.

Privately financed or mediated by the youth welfare office?

In addition, it makes a difference whether a childminder is financed privately or whether she is placed by the youth welfare office. The costs for a childminder, which is subsidized by the state, are subsidized proportionately by the youth welfare office. How high the proportion is that is subsidized by the state depends on the fee schedule of the respective municipality. In most municipalities, the amount of the parental contribution is graded according to the income of the parents. For the calculation, the youth welfare office needs the income declaration of the parents and the desired number of hours of care. The parents transfer the parental contribution directly to the youth welfare office.

Costs of a childminder mediated by the youth welfare office

The earnings of childminders placed by the youth welfare office are a fixed amount.

With a care time of 30 hours, this results in a total amount of approx. 506 euros per month. A comparison with the costs of a municipal kindergarten is certainly worthwhile here . You can find detailed information on this on your city’s website.

The respective parental contribution results from the amount of your annual income. If your annual income is less than 17,500 euros, you are exempt from any costs. With a higher annual income, the parental contribution for children over the age of two and a 25-hour week is made up as follows:

Costs of a privately funded childminder

The costs for a childminder who is financed privately are usually higher than the fees for a childminder who is subsidized by the youth welfare office. In the case of privately financed child day care, the amount of payment is agreed individually between you and the childminder and you transfer the fees directly to her. The childminder’s costs vary between 3 and 7 euros per hour. The statutory minimum wage is currently EUR 9.35 per hour. If you use this fee as a basis for the calculation example, then the monthly care costs in this case are 660 euros. You can ask your childminder directly how the costs are broken down and what amount you have to pay.

Additional costs of a childminder

Additional costs for a childminder can arise if you take advantage of an extended childcare offer at the weekend or during the night. Regardless of whether they are financed privately or subsidized by the youth welfare office, childminders sometimes also charge a separate fee for food or hygiene items such as diapers. There may also be costs for trips or birthdays. You should find out about possible additional costs in advance from the childminder.

Subsidy and tax benefits

If your family has a low income, you should definitely have the youth welfare office check whether you are entitled to a subsidy or to the assumption of the costs for a childminder. This then decides whether to take over part of the parental contribution. In any case, the costs for meals must still be borne by the parents themselves.