Regular Childcare at the TU Darmstadt

Childcare at the TU Darmstadt

The TU Darmstadt has implemented several options for a comprehensive range of childcare that meets the different needs of students and employees in their everyday university life. During the school holidays, at meetings and congresses or during examination phases, the TU Darmstadt offers forms of childcare that are suitable for every schedule. The Family Service offers all employees, scientists and students advice on the various childcare facilities in the city and district.

The allocation of the places in the TU Kinderhäuser follows guidelines (PDF file) (opens in new tab), which were decided by an advisory board for the TU Kinderhäuser. The places are primarily available to parents who are studying, working or gaining academic qualifications at TU Darmstadt (including scholarship holders). Children from the urban environment and other residential communities can be admitted.

  • Step 1 – Parent Portal of the City of Science Darmstadt
    The first step in registering your child is via the Childcare Portal Darmstadt. Enter your desired Kinderhaus or both TU Kinderhäuser in first or second priority. The portal confirms your registration and sends you a code. With this code please contact the manager of the TU Kinderhaus, which you have entered as first priority.
  • Step 2 – Parent information events at the TU Kinderhäuser
    The registration process for the TU Kinderhäuser originally included a personal visit of the Kinderhäuser. As the application process is currently being re-evaluated, no open information events are planned. You will find dates and information about future visiting events here soon. In the meantime, you will receive the registration form via the management of the daycare center as soon as you contact them using the code above.
  • Step 3 – Registration form
    Please complete the registration form promptly and return it to the responsible manager of your chosen childcare center. In addition to the contact details, this registration form provides information about your affiliation to TU Darmstadt and is therefore mandatory for the registration process. The data collection is subject to the provisions of the General Data Protection Act and is stored exclusively for the registration process. This concludes the registration process for you.
  • Step 4 – Further procedure for the allocation of places
    The TU Kinderhäuser managers place the interested families on a waiting list according to the allocation guidelines (Vergaberechtslinien). Once per quarter the TU Kinderhaus managers discuss the waiting lists with representatives of the TU Darmstadt and decide together which family will receive a place. Commitments made by the Executive Board in the context of professorial appointment interviews are treated with priority.

TU Kinderhaus Stadtmitte provides daycare for 22 children aged 1-3 years and for 44 children aged 3-6 years.

The places are primarily available to parents who work or study at TU Darmstadt. Children living in communities outside of Darmstadt can be accepted.

Opening hours: Mo-Fr: 08:30 – 16:30

Pedagogical Carrier: Terminal for Kids gGmbH

Manager Kinderhaus Stadtmitte: Catrin Luh

Address: Magdalenenstraße 25, 64289 Darmstadt

The next visit dates for interested parents will take place on

the 26th of February from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

the 23th of April from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

the 3rd of July from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For better planning, please register briefly at

TU Kinderhaus Lichtwiese provides daycare for 44 children aged 1-3 years in four groups.

The places are primarily available to parents who work or study at TU Darmstadt. Children living in communities outside of Darmstadt can be accepted.

Opening hours: Mo-Fr: 08:00 – 16:00

Pedagogical Carrier: Terminal for Kids gGmbH

Manager Kinderhaus Stadtmitte: Mara Karl 06151 – 49350 – 30

Address: El-Lissitzky-Strasse 7, 64287 Darmstadt

The next visit dates for interested parents will take place on

  • the 2nd of February 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • the 13th of April 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • the 15th of June 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • the 14th of September 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.