Evangelical Church quits daycare centers in Alsfeld - what does that mean for parents?

Evangelical Church quits daycare centers in Alsfeld - what does that mean for parents?

In Alsfeld there are current developments regarding the church sponsorship of kindergartens that deal with many parents and influencers in the education sector. The Evangelical Church announced on July 16, 2025 to terminate the contracts with four kindergartens. Affected facilities are the daycare centers Noah, on Rodenberg, in the Krebsbach and the daycare center in Altenburg. This decision is a response to outstanding decisions by the city of Alsfeld, which could possibly lead to the increase in the cost share for childcare. The termination of the company contract will be effective by July 31, 2025 and concerns the end of the kindergarten year 2025/26 in summer 2026. This reports the Oberhessische Zeitung.

The reasons for this termination are versatile. Above all, the regulations of the Evangelical State Church and incomplete consultations with the city play a major role. However, the Evangelical Deanery Vogelsberg wants to stick to the church sponsorship. This process is no coincidence, since the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) is within the framework of a future process, which is due, among other things, to falling number of members and income. Despite financial savings in church administration, the funds for daycare centers remain stable at 50 million euros annually.

financial support and new negotiations

in Alsfeld flow an impressive 250,000 euros annually from church funds. The EKHN pays around two thirds of the administrative costs for cross -municipal sponsorship. Dean Dr. Dorette Seibert emphasizes the advantages of church sponsorship for the municipalities and emphasizes that an agreement between the affected daycare centers and the city is sought to clarify the situation.

In addition, it is emphasized that the discussions between those responsible for the Güt (cross -community sponsorship) and the city are described as constructive. An agreement before the start of the daycare year 2026 is in the interest of everyone involved. This is the only way to ensure that the important educational offers for the smallest of the city continue to exist.

The parish therefore announces that it is necessary to negotiate again. In view of the increasing cost of the municipality, it is more important than ever to find solutions in good time so that parents and children are not left in the rain. Further information on the daycare centers in church sponsorship can be found on the urban website.