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Register for full-day classes at Hamburg schools

All-day care at Hamburg schools is a care and education offer that supplements regular lessons and offers children the opportunity to be looked after after school until late in the afternoon.

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Register online for full-day classes at Hamburg schools

Detailed description

  • In all-day schools in Hamburg, pupils receive high-quality education and support beyond the classroom.
    • The all-day program offers children development and learning opportunities that match their own interests and needs.
    • The extracurricular all-day program can also have a positive impact on your child’s learning success.
    • Free time and shared activities throughout the day also enable children and young people to make friends and develop.
  • The following applies to all forms of all-day schooling at Hamburg schools:
    • The core time from 8am to 4pm is always free.
    • The only exception is the preschool class (VSK).
    • In addition, there are childcare options before 8 a.m., after 4 p.m. and during the holidays.
    • These additional childcare options can also be booked without your child being registered for core time.
    • Fees will be charged for these additional times.
    • Depending on family situation and income, discounts are possible.
    • From preschool to grade 4, the price of lunch is also socially staggered.
  • If there is only a very small demand for all-day programs at individual schools, the school organizes these together with other schools.
  • Pupils can take advantage of full-day programs until they reach the age of 14.
  • Fees are calculated for one school year and then charged monthly to spread the costs evenly.
  • Parents generally book childcare services for an entire school year.
  • Up to 11 holiday weeks can be booked.
    • Care can begin on any weekday during the holidays.
    • The booked holiday week then ends on the 7th day (example: start Thursday – end Wednesday).
    • A maximum of one additional so-called base week can be booked.
    • The base week includes six days of care, which you can use flexibly during the school holidays. They can be used on individual school holidays or all at once.
    • The base week must be paid in full even if you do not use all six days.
  • Schools and providers can close for up to four weeks during the holidays.
    • During this time, holiday care is provided at a neighboring school if required.
  • To participate in the all-day program and additional care services, please register your child at the school office.
    • Registration takes place between February and May 31st at the latest for the coming school year.
    • Bookings for childcare services are generally valid for one school year.
    • All bookings except core hours can be changed.
    • The change will then take effect in the quarter after next.
    • Short-term changes are only possible with the consent of the school or the cooperation partner. Fees for preschoolers
  • A special feature are the fees for the care of pupils in preschool classes.
    • A basic fee of 5 euros per month is payable for care from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Above a certain income limit, supplements of up to 120 euros must be paid.
    • The reason for this is that the fees for afternoon care are the same as those for daycare.
    • For off-peak and holiday periods, fees are lower than for grades 1 to 8.
  • This is how the fees are calculated:
    • The fees are divided into five levels: 100% (maximum rate), 75%, 50%, 30% or 20%.
    • These discounts also apply to lunch up to grade 4.
    • They depend on the family’s net income and the number of family members.
    • Parents who wish to benefit from a fee reduction must state their net income.
    • When calculating income, the family includes: the child in care, legal guardians
    • and their other children if they live in the same household as the child in care or if maintenance is paid for them.
  • The child discount:
    • You only pay the full fee for the youngest child.
    • If this child is cared for at a charge, you pay one-third of the fee for the second youngest child.
    • For each additional child you pay only one fifth of the fee.
    • It does not matter whether the care takes place in a daycare center, with a childminder or at school.
    • These reliefs also apply to those paying the highest rate.
  • The Hamburg Education Package:
    • If you receive state benefits and your child is eligible for the education and participation package, lunch, six weeks of holiday care and all childcare services in the preschool class are free of charge.
 

Information

Prerequisites

  • The student must attend a state general education school.
  • Registration of the student is possible until the completion of the 14th year of life.
  • To use the online service, a simple service account is required.
  • The applicant must have custody and cover any costs of care that may arise.
  • A change can only be requested by the person who submitted the initial application.

Documents required

If necessary or depending on the application, please submit the following documents:

  • Annual wage tax certificate
  • Income tax assessment
  • Certificate from the Employment Agency regarding benefits received
  • Proof of care for younger children (e.g. daycare voucher)

  • Notices of social benefits (e.g. SGB II / citizen's allowance, housing benefit, child benefit)

Please note

  • You can also register your child for care before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. as needed.
  • Afternoon care includes educational offerings such as learning support, leisure activities, sports, music and creative projects.
  • Homework help is offered so that your child has the opportunity to complete his or her homework in a supervised environment.
  • You can book participation in a healthy, hot lunch.
  • Care is also offered during school holidays. You can book a maximum of 12 weeks of vacation per school year.
  • If there is only a very small need for holiday care at a school, the school organizes it together with other schools.
  • These additional childcare options can also be booked without your child being registered for core time.
  • Care can begin on any weekday during the holidays.
  • The booked holiday week then ends on the 7th day (example: start Thursday – end Wednesday).
  • A maximum of one so-called base week with 6 days of care can also be booked.
  • The base week must be paid in full even if you do not use all six days.
  • Schools and providers can close for up to four weeks during the holidays.
  • During this time, holiday care is provided at a neighboring school if necessary.

There are the following notes:


By signing, you confirm that the information provided is correct and complete.



I/We understand that a care relationship with GBS is only binding upon conclusion of a care contract with the cooperation partner. I/We understand that providing false information regarding income and the persons to be considered may constitute fraud and may result in additional fees being charged. I/We understand that my/our information may be subject to review at any time.

Deadlines


  • Registration takes place between February and May 31st of the year for the coming school year.

  • Bookings for childcare services are generally valid for one school year.

  • A change will take effect from the quarter after next.

  • As a rule, core time cannot be debited (except for preschool classes (VSK)).

  • Short-term changes are only possible if the school or the cooperation partner agrees.

Procedure

  • If you would like to apply for full-day care for your child from the Authority for Schools and Vocational Training at Hamburg state general education schools:
    • Use the online service "Register for all-day schooling at Hamburg schools" Register for all-day schooling at Hamburg schools - Online service home page - HamburgService
    • Everything you need to know about this online service can be found on the service entry page.
    • You need a Simple Service Account to use this online service.
    • Using the service is free of charge.
    • Please find out in advance about the fees for childcare services at All-day school, all-day education and care, fees - hamburg.de .
    • Applications for the coming school year are possible from February 1st of each year.
    • Deadlines for applying for childcare services must be observed: All-day schools, Hamburg FHH, FAQ - hamburg.de .
    • If necessary, have any necessary documents ready in digital form.
    • This online service guides you step by step through the application process.
    • After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation of data transmission and an email with the application details in your Service Account inbox. If you request changes, you will also receive a third email for submission to the youth welfare office, if necessary.
    • The responsible school office can provide you with information about the status of your application after data transmission.
    • After the school office has successfully reviewed your application, you will receive a booking confirmation via email in your service account mailbox.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the amount of data you enter. Please note that you may be required to upload additional documents.




You can obtain information about processing your application from the relevant school office.

Fees


  • Using the online service is free of charge.

  • For all forms of all-day schooling at Hamburg schools, the core time from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. is always free of charge.

  • The exception is the preschool class (VSK). Fees for afternoon care are the same as those for daycare. Here, you pay a basic fee of €5 per month for care from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Above a certain income limit, you must pay additional fees of up to €120.

  • Additionally, childcare is available before 8 a.m., after 4 p.m., and during school holidays. Fees apply for these additional hours.

  • Depending on family situation and income, discounts are possible.

  • From preschool to grade 4, the price of lunch is also socially staggered.

  • Low-income families have the opportunity to receive a reduction based on income or a fee exemption under the Education and Participation Package.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

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§ 13 Hamburg School Act (HMBSG)


https://www.hamburg.de/resource/blob/119676/97f8c3dba0e78795497517a661b7edf8/schulgesetzdownload-data.pdf




Fee schedule for the school system


www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-SchulWGebOHA1993V37AnlageC

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Last updated: 06.02.2026