In Baden-Württemberg, one city tops the list for the highest kindergarten fees: Heilbronn. According to an analysis by the Institute of German Economy (IW), average earners here have to shell out €493 per month for full-day childcare for children under three, the highest amount in Germany for cities with over 100,000 inhabitants. Following closely behind, Mannheim charges the second-highest kindergarten fees in the state, at €399 per month.
However, the state capital Stuttgart offers comparatively affordable rates, with €128 per month for full-day care for children under three. Interestingly, kindergarten fees in Heilbronn are waived entirely for parents once their child turns three, while they tend to rise in other cities in Baden-Württemberg. For children aged three to five, Stuttgart offers the most economical childcare at €88 per month, while other cities like Reutlingen, Karlsruhe, and Ulm impose higher fees.
Here’s a breakdown of kindergarten fees for full-day care for children under three in Baden-Württemberg:
Heilbronn: €493
Mannheim: €399
Karlsruhe: €313
Ulm: €258.11
Reutlingen: €250
Pforzheim: €229
Heidelberg: €174
Stuttgart: €128
(Source: Institute of German Economy, considering amounts for gross income starting from €50,000 in cities with over 100,000 inhabitants)
This data sheds light on the significant disparities in kindergarten fees across different cities in Baden-Württemberg, highlighting the varying financial burdens on families depending on where they reside.
