Kindergarten & Day Nursery Registration
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Overview
- There is a fixed time period every year for registration for the municipal kindergartens and day nurseries. Any applications for registration received on this date will be given priority over registrations made after this date.
- The children registered are ranked according to age. If there are more registrations than places for a day nursery, the older children will be given priority.
- Early registration prior to this registration date is not possible.
Registration process
Registration for childcare at the municipal kindergartens and nurseries for the year 2025/2026 took place between 10 January 2025 and 28 February 2025.
- You have to use the Kinderportal des Landes Steiermark to register your child at the municipal kindergartens and nurseries.
- You can select three preferred facilities. After the deadline, you will be contacted by the provider of the facility that is able to offer you a spot.
Registrations during the childcare year, for example if you have recently moved to the area, must also be completed via the Kinderportal des Landes Steiermark.
The general principle applies that for a child to be admitted to a Leoben kindergarten, the principal place of residence of this child must be Leoben. This means that priority will be given to applications from Leoben citizens. Children from outside Leoben will be admitted to nurseries or kindergartens if there are free places.
- Nursery: Children up to the age of 3 can be registered.
- Kindergarten: Children from the age of 3 can be registered.
Municipal childcare facilities
For opening hours and locations of the municipal kindergartens and nurseries please see our service page:
Costs & reduced fees
Maximum fees/month for municipal kindergartens & day nurseries:
| Type of institution | Morning (until 13:00) | Full- time (until 15:00) | Extended full- time (Until 17:00) | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | EUR 231.81 | EUR 309.08 | EUR 386.35 | 10 times/year |
| Kindergarten for children aged 3 and 4 | EUR 176.25 | EUR 235 | EUR 293.75 | 10 times/year |
| Kindergarten for children aged 5 * | free (mandatory kindergarten year) | EUR 58.75 | EUR 117.50 | 10 times/year |
| Meal contribution per serving | – | EUR 3.70 | EUR 3.70 | invoiced based on exact number of servings |
| All prices incl. VAT |
as at 2024/2025;
* in the last year before the start of compulsory education (2.9.2018 – 1.9.2019)
Adjustment to income group:
Discounts are granted on the costs of childcare depending on the parents’ income and number of children.
Please visit our service page for detailed information: