Dortmund and Saxony Take Top Honors at German Kita Awards

The 2024 German Kita-Preis recognized innovative early childhood education efforts, with awards for projects in Dortmund, Rötha, Dresden, and Greiz.

The Bündnis Dortmunder Nordstadt won first place in the 'Local Alliance for Early Education of the Year' category, impressing the jury with its efforts to engage children in a high-need area through cultural and educational programs.
The Kita Regenbogenland in Rötha, Saxony, was named 'Kita of the Year,' praised for its child-centered approach and inclusive practices, and received a €25,000 prize.
Dresden's 'Bündnis für gesundes Aufwachsen von Kindern' secured second place in the Local Alliance category for addressing child poverty and promoting equal opportunities in the Prohlis district, earning €15,000.
The Kita am Sommerbad in Greiz, Thuringia, placed second in the 'Kita of the Year' category, recognized for its inclusive and diversity-sensitive approach and awarded €15,000.
The German Kita-Preis, established in 2018, celebrates excellence in early childhood education and highlights the importance of community-driven solutions to improve outcomes for children and families.