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This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
Operators of a childcare facility require an operating license if children are cared for all or part of the day. A permit is not required for childcare services up to a maximum of 10 hours per week or if the individual child is not cared for more than 5 hours per week. However, these childcare services must be registered with the local youth welfare office.
They look after children for a maximum of 10 hours per week or individual children for no more than 5 hours per week.
Owners of a child day care facility require an operating license.