Emergency Child Care
Childcare in emergencies and marginal times
For members and affiliates of the University of Göttingen, we offer short-term childcare in emergencies or outside of regular care hours. Care is provided either by qualified childminders or by your own caregivers with appropriate qualifications.Who can use this service?
- Students
- Doctoral candidates
- Staff
Proof required: university ID, student ID, or guest card.
Extent of childcare provided
- Students: up to 30 hours per semester
- Staff: up to 30 hours per year
In which situations can the service be used?
- Sudden (mild) illness of the child
- Unexpected cancellation of regular childcare (e.g. due to illness, strike, extreme weather conditions)
- Work- or study-related commitments outside of regular childcare hours (e.g. overtime, meetings, evening events)
How does it work?
Preparation:
- Contact Kindertagespflege Göttingen e.V. in advance.
- Complete the registration form for the emergency pool.
- The childcare exchange will arrange a suitable caregiver.
- Introductory meetings with the caregiver will take place.
In case of emergency or planned extended-hours care: Contact your assigned caregiver directly.
Alternatively, you may use your own caregiver if they have completed a short qualification course. For advice on this, please contact Ms. Daunicht at Kindertagespflege Göttingen e.V. (phone: +49 551 384385-11).
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