Childcare
The Family Service provides advice and information on childcare options on campus, in the city of Dortmund and in the surrounding region. Two large day care centers are located on the South Campus, offering care for up to 18 children aged two months to three years. In addition, the parents’ initiative HoKiDo e.V. (parents' initiative) provides childcare for children aged 0 to 6 years near the North Campus. Within walking distance of the South Campus, the Studierendenwerk Dortmund operates the Kita im Grünen, which offers places for up to 120 children aged 1 to 6.
To apply for a childcare place on campus or in other municipal facilities, parents living in Dortmund must register via the City of Dortmund’s childcare portal. We recommend that members of TU Dortmund University indicate their TU affiliation in the comment field of the childcare request and use their TU Dortmund University email address. Families living outside Dortmund must follow the allocation guidelines of their municipality of residence.
Childcare facilities on the TU campus
The childcare facilities on campus allow parents to have their children cared for close to their place of work or study. Four independent childminders operate the two large day care centers on the South Campus, offering a total of 18 places for children aged two months to three years.
| 9 x clever dwarves (name of childcare group) | Clever Smurfs *(name of childcare group) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 must attach a current certificate of enrollment. If you live in Dortmund, 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 necessary documents are available from the Family Service.
Applications can be submitted at any time. Once the application form is received, your child is registered for a place via the Family Service of TU Dortmund University. You will receive a confirmation of receipt, and the Family Service will forward your documents. The next step is an introductory meeting between the childminder and the parents.
Childcare facilities close to campus
In addition to the large day care centers on campus, there are other childcare options near the campus:
HoKiDo cares for 80 children aged 0 to 6 in four mixed‑age groups, supported by a team of 20 permanent educational staff. The pedagogical focus is on movement education and supporting children’s motor development.
Location:
Emil‑Figge‑Str. 57
44227 Dortmund (next to the International Meeting Center on the North Campus)
location map
Contact:
Ms. Angelina Habbe
Phone: +49 (0)231 75 77 1
E-mail
Opening hours:
Mon–Wed: 07:20–16:30
Thu–Fri: 07:15–16:00
Counseling services for parents at HoKiDo
- Open consultation hours for parenting advice: every 2nd Thursday, 15:00–16:00 (please register briefly by email)
- Exercise programs for families (dates announced separately)
- Toddler group
- “Parents’ University”: educational evening events with qualified speakers (registration required)
Short-term childcare (KuKi) is available for children aged approx. 10 months to 4 years. It is primarily intended for students and employees of TU Dortmund University, but can also be used by university guests who require flexible childcare.
Children may attend regularly or flexibly. In small groups of up to eight children, qualified staff provide caring, individualized support.
Care times (Monday–Friday)
- 08:00–12:00
- 08:30–12:30
- 09:00–13:00
- 10:00–14:00
- 12:00–16:00
Individual arrangements outside these times may be possible. Daily care must not exceed four hours.
Costs per half day
- TU students: €9.50
- TU employees: €13.50
- Sibling reduction: €2
Contact:
Rhona Remiorz
Emil‑Figge‑Str. 57
44227 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0)231 18 74 515
Email: kukihokidode
The daycare center cares for 120 children aged 1–6 years. Priority is given to children of students, but children of non‑students may also be accepted.
Contact: Mr. Dominik Struck
Am Gardenkamp 47–49
44227 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0)231 7949598
site plan
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu: 07:30–17:00
Fri: 07:30–14:30
The municipal daycare facility near TU Dortmund University, directly opposite DASA, cares for 70 children aged 0–6 in four groups. One of its educational focuses is bilingual education.
Contact:
Ms. Waldmann and Ms. Felsing
Friedrich‑Henkel‑Weg 16a
44149 Dortmund
Phone: +49 (0)231 50‑11730
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 07:00–17:00
The Youth Welfare Office of the City of Dortmund offers a coordination office for childcare services for children up to school age. Parents can register their childcare needs there.
On-campus vacation care
TU Dortmund University currently does not offer its own vacation childcare (as of 10/2024). However, several providers near campus offer a wide range of vacation activities for different age groups.
Location: Natur Sport Park Zeche Kaiser Friedrich, Am Rüggen 24, 44227 Dortmund
Times: 09:00–16:00
Age group: 6–13 years
Location: Dortmunder U – Center for Art and Creativity, Leonie‑Reygers‑Terrace, 44137 Dortmund
Age group: 5–12 years (some workshops up to 18 years)
Location: Dortmund Zoo (Rombergpark), Mergelteichstraße 80, 44225 Dortmund
Times: 09:30–15:30
Age groups: 6–8 years and 8–12 years
Location: Victor‑Toyka‑Str. 6, 44139 Dortmund
Times: 09:00–13:00 (optional extended care 08:00–16:00)
Age group: 6–16 years
Location: Königsmühle Estate, Ellinghauser Str. 213, 44359 Dortmund
Times: 08:00–16:00
Age group: 6–14 years
Free of charge for families receiving social benefits