Daycare centers

Search and find online: The online portal of the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia is the first address for childcare facilities and their providers to publish vacancies and constantly offers professionals new vacancies for targeted searches.

Publish KiTa positions

Looking for reinforcements? Placing your job advertisement on the KiTa-Stellen NRW job exchange supports your search for new pedagogical staff.

Working in the daycare center

Are you interested in working in a childcare facility?
This is possible with many qualifications!

Training paths

Depending on your highest school-leaving qualification, there are basically three different paths open to you for working in childcare facilities.

Lateral entry

If you have already completed vocational training and would like to reorient yourself professionally, you can find out on this page how you can contribute your skills and experience to work in childcare facilities.

Every effort counts: NRW has extended the Kita-Helfer:innen program until 31.07.2026.

Become a childminder

If you are interested in working as a childminder, you should have an initial consultation with the local specialist advice and placement office.