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Insolvency shock: daycare center in Lochhausen closes – 108 children affected!
The daycare center in Lochhausen will close on July 1, 2025, affecting 108 children. Insolvency of the carrier creates uncertainty.
Insolvency shock: daycare center in Lochhausen closes – 108 children affected!
In Munich, concerns about early childhood care have grown. A current example of this is the daycare center on Marianne-Hoppe-Straße in Lochhausen, which will close on July 1, 2025. The reason for the closure is the insolvency of the provider. This affects 108 children whose future in care is uncertain. The parents' council has already informed politicians and pointed out the precarious situation. The TZ reports that city councilor Heike Kainz is skeptical about the situation, which was already tense in Lochhausen.
It is surprising that the district committee was not informed about the bankruptcy. The parents' uncertainty is great, and BA boss Sebastian Kriesel (CSU) has already contacted the administration to ensure clear communication about the next steps. It is even being discussed whether the city itself could step in as a sponsor to ensure a seamless transition for the children, similar to what was the case in Oberföhring.
Challenges for private daycare centers
Parallel to the closure in Lochhausen, there are also legal disputes in the area of private daycare centers in Munich. Four providers have filed a lawsuit against the city's new funding model, which is due to come into force on September 1, 2025. This lawsuit could have far-reaching consequences for the fee structure, which to date has tried to provide a favorable offer for around 90 percent of parents. The Süddeutsche Zeitung informs that the previous funding formula was challenged in court, whereupon the city decided on a new model.
If this lawsuit is successful, the prices for child care without city funding could skyrocket, which would place additional financial burden, especially on families. Around 600 Munich daycare centers have expressed interest in the new model, but the concerns of the providers are not unfounded. They fear that they will go bankrupt if their parental contributions are lower.
Funding and booking times
When it comes to financing the facilities, the booking time factor is a crucial element in Bavaria. Facilities that offer longer care receive higher funding. A flexible time frame ensures that parents are not restricted in their drop-off and pick-up times. Information from the Bavarian Family Ministry explain that an average value is calculated for the booking times in order to meet the different care needs.
The government of Upper Bavaria has already examined the new system, and while the Greens and SPD are calling for the Free State to take responsibility, it is unclear how the entire situation will develop. One point raised by the DBTK party is the need to increase funding or introduce an education voucher, but this is rejected by the coalition. In these uncertain times, there remains hope for stable solutions for Munich families.