Dippoldiswalde remains strong: parental contributions frozen by 2026!

Dippoldiswalde remains strong: parental contributions frozen by 2026!

Dippoldiswalde, Deutschland - The city of Dippoldiswalde has made an important decision. As sächsische.de is reported From autumn 2025 there will be no increase in parental contributions for the care of children in urban institutions. The city council unanimously approved a moratorium that applies from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. This regulation interrupts the dynamic adaptation of the contributions that have been in force since 2021.

dr. Claudia Lehmann, head of the office, informed that an increase in parental contributions by around 15 percent would be necessary to cover increased costs. In 2024, personnel costs increase by 11,000 euros to around 6.8 million euros, while the material costs will increase to 2.8 million euros, which means an increase of 300,000 euros. The reasons for this include the measures to reduce the radon load into daycare centers and increased prices for various services.

fixed financial situation

A look at the household situation Dippoldiswald shows that the city has to deal with a shortfall of around 800,000 euros, as dippolds.info . The city has not been creditworthy for several years, and the discussion about the financial challenges shows that further measures for consolidation must also be discussed. Members of the municipal council such as OB Jens Peter addressed the responsibility and demanded savings, including for local councils.

The current parental contributions remain as follows: Nine -hour crèche care costs 1,817 euros per child and month, kindergarten care is 757 euros, and six -hour after -school care is 408 euros. A proposal to raise parental contributions to the Schmiedeberger level is also discussed. The city administration also plans a concept for the financial situation that is to be brought into the Council of Elders.

parental contributions in comparison

In the debate about the parents 'contributions, a study by the Nifbe there are big differences in the parents' contributions in Germany. While some municipalities grant free of charge for families with an income of 90,000 euros annually, other municipalities can request up to 755 euros per month, even with a similar scope of care. Such differences require a rethink in the design of the fee regulations, especially with regard to a fair relief of the parents.

The Dippoldiswalder decision not to increase the contributions also seems to be an answer to the needs of families in the region in the conservative dealing of these financial challenges. Mayor Kerstin Körner underlined the importance of this measure for families and their planning security.