Childcare
The Family Service provides advice and information about possible childcare options on campus, in the city of Dortmund and beyond the city limits. There are a total of two large day care centers at Campus South. Up to 18 children from two months to 3 years can be looked after here. In addition, HoKiDo e.V. (parents' initiative) offers childcare for children aged 0 to six years in the immediate vicinity of the North Campus. Within walking distance of the South Campus, the Studierendenwerk Dortmund runs the Kita im Grünen, where up to 120 children aged 1 - 6 can be looked after.
To apply for a childcare place on campus or in other municipal facilities, parents who live in Dortmund must register on the city's childcare portal. We recommend that TU Dortmund University members state their TU affiliation in the comments on the childcare request (a field at the desired childcare facility) and use the TU Dortmund University e-mail address. For families living in other municipalities, the respective allocation guidelines of the place of residence apply.
Childcare facilities on the TU campus
The childcare facilities on campus give parents the opportunity to have their children looked after close to their place of work and study. A total of four childminders run the two large day care centers on the South Campus. The independent childminders offer 18 childcare places for children aged 2 months to three years.
| 9 x clever dwarves | Schlauschlümpfe | |
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| Opening hours | Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:00* | Monday to Friday 07:00 to 17:00* |
| Location | South Campus Wilhelm-Diltey-Straße 2c 44227 Dortmund | South Campus Wilhelm-Diltey-Straße 2c 44227 Dortmund |
*Subject to changes. Individual arrangements are possible.
What now?
Please complete the application form online.
Students please enclose a current certificate of enrollment. Please also register on the City of Dortmund's daycare portal if you live in Dortmund.
Employees working on a DFG project require a declaration of cost coverage. Further information and the relevant documents can be obtained from the Family Service.
Please also register on the City of Dortmund's daycare portal if you live in Dortmund.
Applications are possible at any time. Upon receipt of the application form, your child is registered for a place at TU Dortmund University's Family Service. You will receive a confirmation of receipt and the Family Service will forward your documents. The next step is for the childminder and parents to get to know each other.
Childcare facilities close to campus
In addition to the large day care centers on campus, there are other childcare options near the campus:
At HoKiDo, 80 children aged 0 to six are looked after in four mixed-age groups by a team of 20 permanent educational staff. The focus of the educational work with the children is movement education. Promoting and supporting the children's motor development is a particular concern.
The new building is located on TU Dortmund University's North Campus, right next to the International Meeting Center.
Contact:
Ms. Angelina Habbe
Emil-Figge-Str. 57
44227 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0) 231 - 75 77 1
E-mail
Directions and location map:
The building is located on the North Campus of TU Dortmund University, right next to the International Meeting Center.
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 07:20 - 16:30
Thursday to Friday: 07:15 - 16:00
Counseling services for parents at HoKiDo:
In addition to childcare, HoKiDo also offers the following events and counseling services for parents, for which you can register or obtain information by e-mail :
- Open consultation hours, especially for parenting advice: every 2nd Thursday between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. (please register briefly by email so that you do not attend the consultation in vain if you are ill)
- Exercise programs for families (dates to be announced)
- Toddler group
- "Parents' University": The organization of educational parents' evenings in theory and practice by qualified speakers (dates to be announced, registration required)
KuKi is an offer for student and employed parents at TU Dortmund University who are looking for flexible half-day care for children between the ages of one and three for the morning or afternoon. The playgroup is designed for 8 children. Children can attend the playgroup regularly or flexibly. There are 8 places available in the morning and 8 in the afternoon.
Please contact KuKi in good time if you require childcare.
Contact:
Alice Chendjou
Emil-Figge-Str. 57
44227 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0)231 - 18 74 515
Email: kukihokidode
Directions and site plan:
The premises are located in the HoKiDo building on TU Dortmund University's North Campus, right next to the International Meeting Center.
Supervision times:
Morning care: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 13:00
Afternoon care: Mon/Thu/Mi 13:30 - 16:30 and Thu/Fri 13:30 - 16:00
Charges:
Mornings
Students: €9.50 per half day of childcare
Employees: €13.50 per half day of childcare
Sibling discount €2
Afternoon
Students: € 6.50 per half day of childcare
Employees: € 9.50 per half day of childcare
Sibling discount € 2
The daycare center looks after 120 children aged 1 - 6 years. It primarily accepts children of students, but also children whose parents are not students.
Contact:
Mr. Dominik Struck
Am Gardenkamp 47-49
44227 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0)231-7949598
The buildings are located in the immediate vicinity of TU Dortmund University's South Campus.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 17:00
Friday: 07:30 - 14:30
The municipal daycare facility for children, which is located near TU Dortmund University directly opposite DASA, looks after 70 children aged 0-6 years in four groups. One of the educational focuses is bilingual education.
Contact:
Ms. Waldmann and Ms. Felsing
Friedrich-Henkel-Weg 16 a
44149 Dortmund
Tel.: +49 (0)231 50-11730
Directions:
The KiTa is located directly opposite DASA: From the bus stop 'Do-Universität' take bus 447 towards Dorstfeld Huckarde one stop to 'Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz'.
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri. 07:00 - 17:00
If you have not yet found a childcare place on your own, the Youth Welfare Office of the City of Dortmund has set up a coordination office for childcare services for children up to school age. Parents can register their requirements there.
On-campus vacation care
Unfortunately, TU Dortmund University does not currently offer its own holiday childcare (as of 10.2024). However, various providers around campus offer a wide range of vacation activities for children of different age groups:
Place:
Natur Sport Park Zeche Kaiser Friedrich
Am Rüggen 24
44227 Dortmund (Menglinghausen)
Times:
9 am - 4 pm
Age group:
6-13 years
Location:
Dortmunder U
Center for Art and Creativity
Leonie-Reygers-Terrace
44137 Dortmund (city center)
Age group:
5-12 years - individual workshops also for young people up to 18 years
Place:
Dortmund Zoo (in Rombergpark)
Mergelteichstraße 80
44225 Dortmund
Times:
9:30-15:30
Age group:
6-8 years and 8-12 years
Venue:
Turn- und Sport-Club Eintracht von 1848/95
Dortmund Corporation
Victor-Toyka-Str. 6
44139 Dortmund (near Westfalenpark)
Times:
9 am - 1 pm (with optional extended supervision from 8 am - 4 pm)
Age group:
6-16 years (various offers with different age groups)
Place:
Königsmühle Estate
Ellinghauser Str. 213
44359 Dortmund (Mengede)
Times:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Age groups:
6-14 years
Free offer for people who receive social benefits