Solingen surveys parents to shape future childcare demand and services
Solingen has launched an online survey to assess future demand for childcare services. The city wants to understand how many families will need all-day school programs (OGS) and midday supervision (ÜMI) in the coming years. Parents of preschoolers and first- and second-grade pupils are being asked to take part. The survey runs from May 4 to May 22, with participation entirely voluntary and anonymous. Details on how to join, including the survey link, are being shared through daycare centres and primary schools.
Solingen’s primary schools are already preparing to restructure their midday supervision programs, with changes due this summer. The aim is to gather reliable data for planning future childcare services. By understanding demand, the city hopes to tailor offerings more closely to families’ needs. The findings will help shape flexible childcare hours, making it easier for parents to balance work and family life. Officials have stressed that the results will directly influence how services are expanded and adjusted.
The survey’s results will guide decisions on all-day and extended childcare options. Families in Solingen can expect more tailored services once the data is analysed. The city plans to use the feedback to improve support for working parents.
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