From August 2027: 30 or 40 hours a week at NRW nurseries
From the 2027/2028 nursery year, NRW will add childcare schedules of 30 and 40 hours a week alongside the existing 25, 35 and 45-hour options.
Status of this information
Planned from 1 August 2027; not yet applicable
What parents should know
Not every nursery will offer every schedule. Ask your chosen provider which hours will be available.
The Kreis Gütersloh announcement
The youth welfare committee approved changes to the fee table. Local childminder provision is also set to include 30 and 40-hour options.
General information as of publication. Individual circumstances and the responsible institution’s rules may require additional documents or steps.