Information about the facility (website available only in German language) Kinder(t)räume Weihenstephan e.V.
The kindergarten Kinder(t)räume Weihestenphan e.V. is located in the centre of the green TUM campus Weihenstephan behind the university canteen. The pedagogical concept is characterised by an intensive experience of nature and care in small mixed-age groups (two groups of 15 children aged 2 to 6).
The childcare facility is run as a parents' initiative. The personal commitment of the parents (participation in childcare and other tasks) plays here a decisive role .
- Please note the registration conditions to childcare facilities of TUM and Munich Student Union.
- Interested families need to reside in the city of Freising.
- Please send the completed registration form (available on the website of the childcare facility) by email or by post directly to the operator. The application deadline is also noted on the form (January, 31st 2025 for childcare starting in autumn 2025).
KinderTräume Weihenstephan e.V.
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 5
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
- Please make sure to indicate your affiliation with TUM when you register.
- You can visit the kindergarten on the open day (next possibility on 23 January 2025). You can find more information on the kindergarten's website or here.
- Parents' willingness and ability to support the pedagogical concept of Kinder(t)räume Weihenstephan e.V. is a key selection criterion.
- The allocation of places begins after the application deadline and is managed by an admissions committee, which includes pedagogical staff and parents. The committee reviews the applications, selects a few families, and invites them for personal interviews. Afterwards, they make the final decision.
- All families/parents in the Kinder(t)räume kindergarten automatically become members of 'Kinder(t)räume Weihenstephan e.V.' An annual family contribution of €40 (€30 for individuals) is required. Enrolled students receive a 50% discount on the membership fee.
- The monthly childcare fees depend on the duration of care, as well as the age and number of children per family. You can find the current price list here.
- Parents are expected to contribute several hours of childcare per child each month, compensated with a symbolic amount.
- Further support from the families for example in gardening, organising parties, repairing toys etc. is required. The active co-operation of parents is needed also at the joint parents' evenings, which take place approximately every 4 to 6 weeks.