Kita fees in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Parents will soon have to pay more!

Kita fees in Schwäbisch Gmünd: Parents will soon have to pay more!

In the Schwäbisch Gmünder Raum, new fees for the daycare centers will come into force from September, the parents will heavily burden parents. Behzat Koras, a resident father, gives his resentment free: "It is brutal what happens here," he says, because the costs for U3 care increase from around 600 euros per month. This will significantly increase the financial burden for many families in the region. Because not only the childcare costs, but also the prices for lunch have been increased after a decision by the city administration and threatened close to the limit of the tolerable - the new fee table shows that parents have to pay for the crib support of under three years of up to 905 euros per month, including 95 euros for catering. The city administration explains that in the state of Baden-Württemberg there is currently no general free fee, which also complicates the situation.

The increase in fees is intended to cover the operating costs and to secure the quality of the pedagogical work in the facilities. If you look at the current payment modalities, the parent participation in Gmünd is only about 15%, while recommended 20% are sought. This means that a larger part of the financing is through the city and the country. The city of Gmünd calculates for 2025 with operating costs of 18.12 million euros, of which the country takes over around 30% and the parental contributions only make up 15%.

comparison of daycare fees

A look at the fee structure in the region shows that the prices vary: In Aalen, parents have to pay 798 euros for U3 care, while only 625 euros are due in Schorndorf. Other factors influence the fees, such as the number of children in the household. The monthly contributions are calculated, which can create financial scope for many families. If you have children, you should also take into account the catering costs: for under three year olds, the amount is 3.80 euros per serving, while children over three years have to pay 4.00 euros per serving.

• Aalen: 798 euros (U3), 364 euros (Ü3), 110 euros (three meals)
• Schorndorf: 625 euros (U3), 411 euros (Ü3), 100 euros (two meals)

look into the future

The future prospects regarding falling fees remain uncertain. Head of the head emphasize that it is necessary that the parents have to contribute to the financing of afternoon care. While some in Gmünd speaks of the new prices, it becomes clear that the current developments in the entire state, including high daycare costs in other cities such as Stuttgart or Freiburg, put pressure on parents. The cost-intensive childcare is not just a regional problem, but a topic that affects many families in Baden-Württemberg, as Kita-Atlas.

The fees have a great influence on family planning and the compatibility of work and family. This means that it remains to be seen how the parents in Schwäbisch Gmünd adapt to the challenges and whether further political measures are taken to mitigate the stress.