The Latest Why Berlin Just Became The Best City To Be A Parent The German city is not only Europe’s capital of cool, it also boasts something Australian parents can only dream of: free childcare. By Petra Zlatevska The Latest The German city is not only Europe’s capital of cool, it also boasts something Australian parents can only dream of: free childcare. By Petra Zlatevska Previous article Winning The Women’s Vote: The Battle Begins In Canberra Next article Nisha Dua Knows Venture Capital, But She Knows Women More It’s 8:27am, and the flotilla of bikes arrive at the preschool gate. A gaggle of boys and girls aged between 18 months and six years old in their rain gear jump off the child seats and are offloaded into the arms of their Erzieher (teachers). It’s not just the children who scream with glee; the Berlin parents also do a happy dance on their way to work thanks to free childcare. Up until August of 2018, preschool costs in the German capital for five days a week of full time care were a grand total of €23 ($35 AUD) per month. Yes, you read that right. Then in August, the Senat (state government) mandated that all children aged one and older would receive free preschool education, so the €23 monthly food fee was abolished. childcare Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
