Overview
- From the 2026/27 school year, first graders gain a legal right to up to eight hours of care on five days a week, with programs allowed up to 20 closure days each year.
- Niedersachsen says 237 more schools will offer all-day programs in the new year, including 221 primary schools, bringing coverage to more than 85% of public general schools.
- Officials in several Munich district communities report they can meet demand using a mix of school programs, after-school care centers and local partners, though plans differ by town.
- Unterhaching is converting its Kubiz center for all-day use after asbestos delays pushed work toward summer 2027, so the town will use temporary rooms like a nearby sports arena in the meantime.
- Pullach highlights an unresolved gap for guest students who attend a school outside their home zone, and parents who still lack a place can file an objection and then sue to secure a spot or damages.