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Frequently Asked Questions

General

Does Kita Place guarantee that I will get a place in one of the kindergartens of my choice?
No, this cannot be guaranteed. Kita Place is a pre-registration system, not a kindergarten assignment system. You can choose up to three facilities. If the first preferred facility is unable to accept your child, your pre-registration will automatically be forwarded to the second facility; if this facility is also unable to make you an offer, the preregistration will be forwarded to the third facility. If none of the three facilities can offer you a place, your reservation will be forwarded to the Youth Welfare Office and you will receive a childcare offer from there.
This is the basis for the annual assignment of the available kindergarten places. This is done by the kindergartens/their sponsors in accordance with the statutory provisions and the guidelines of the respective organisations.
My child has not yet been born, but should already be pre-registered.
Pre-registration is only possible after the birth of your child. The youth welfare office has 6 months from the date of registration to implement the legal entitlement from the age of 1.
My child will be three years old in October. Can they be pre-registered for care "Starting from the age of three" from August?
The care types "younger than 3 years" and "3 years or older" are automatically determined on the basis of the child's date of birth. For children who turn three by October 31st, the care type "3 years or older" is automatically chosen.
Where can I get additional information about the procedure?

Please contact the Youth Welfare Office by phone: Ms. Jana Müller (☎ 02921 1032342) or Ms. Deborah Niggeschulze (☎ 02921 1032341).

Where can I get support with (pre-)registering in Kita Place?

Please contact the Youth Welfare Office and make an appointment with one of the following employees: Ms. Jana Müller (☎ 02921 1032342 or 📧 jana.mueller@soest.de) or Ms. Deborah Niggeschulze (☎ 02921 1032341 or 📧 d.niggeschulze@soest.de).

With whom do I conclude a care contract?
With the kindergarten which provided you with the care offer.

Pre-Registration

Can a kindergarten see which other kindergartens I've chosen?
Yes, that's the way it's intended. This optimizes the coordination among the kindergartens and increases the chance of finding a kindergarten place for one of your preferred kindergartens.
How do I receive feedback on my pre-registration?
After registering your account, you can log in again at any time using your e-mail address and the password you have chosen in order to view the pre-registrations you have entered or to change data. You'll also receive a confirmation e-mail.
During the ongoing process of allocating places (please refer to the information sheet) you'll receive an offer from your preferred facility or an offer from the Youth Welfare Office.
Who can see my pre-registration in Kita Place?
All kindergartens and their sponsors with whom you have pre-registered and the persons responsible at the Youth Welfare Office.