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.
- Any pre-registrations already on file will not be carried over by the Kinderportal for 2026/27!
- If you want to change to a different childcare facility — for example when moving from nursery care to kindergarten — this must also be done through the Kinderportal.
Registration process
Registration for childcare at the municipal kindergartens and nurseries for the year 2026/2027 took place between 12 January 2026 and 8 February 2026.
- 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.
- Parents will receive feedback no earlier than 24 March 2026. This will be provided through the Kinderportal, not by the childcare facilities or municipalities.
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 2025/2026;
* in the last year before the start of compulsory education (2.9.2019 – 1.9.2020)
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: