Start of Main Registration Period for Municipal Kindergartens in Vienna

The timing of registration during the main registration period for municipal kindergartens in Vienna does not matter. The allocation of places is based on certain criteria, such as the employment status of the parents or the consideration of siblings. Parents will receive information about the allocation of municipal kindergarten places at the end of March. More information is available here.

Main Registration Period for Municipal Kindergartens in Vienna Runs Until the End of the Year

"The kindergarten is the first educational institution: Here, our youngest receive the tools for their further educational path and learn the basics for living together in society," says Vienna's City Councillor for Education, Bettina Emmerling. "The main registration period from November 1st to December 31st allows parents and also the municipal kindergartens to plan in a timely manner for the next kindergarten year," emphasizes Karin Broukal, Head of the City of Vienna Kindergartens Department.

Number for Registration in a Private Kindergarten

Before a child can register for a place in a private kindergarten for elementary education, a customer number from the directory of Vienna's kindergarten children is required. This number can also be applied for online on the website. When registering for a place in a municipal kindergarten, this customer number is automatically assigned to the child.

Mandatory Kindergarten Year in Austria

In Austria, all children in the year before starting school are required to attend an elementary educational institution. This regulation, known as "kindergarten obligation," applies to children who turn five years old before September 2nd of the respective year and have their main residence in Vienna.

Central Information Platform for Kindergarten Search

The central information platform enables parents to comprehensively inform themselves about all available kindergartens, children's groups, day parents, and after-school care centers in Vienna. Both private and public elementary educational institutions are listed on the platform. Detailed information is available for each location, such as address, opening hours, the range of groups offered, contact options, and direct links for registration. Additionally, images provide impressions of the facilities, such as group rooms, gardens, or exterior views.

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