Kindergartens in Vienna

In Vienna, parents and guardians can choose between private and municipal kindergartens.

All children can attend municipal and private kindergartens in Vienna free of charge until they start compulsory schooling. Additional costs may arise for meals or for extra services offered by private kindergartens, children’s groups or day parents.

To be eligible for a free kindergarten place, at least one parent and the child need to have their main place of residence in Vienna for the whole time the child attends kindergarten. In addition, the child’s name also needs to be entered in the register of Vienna’s kindergarten children (client ID). A client ID is required for both municipal and private kindergartens. When you register for a place at a municipal kindergarten, you will automatically receive a client ID. If you want to obtain a place at a private kindergarten, you need to apply for a client ID with Municipal Department Kindergartens (MA 10).

Further information is available at Kindergarten (German) or from the information line at +43 (1) 277 55 55.

• Compulsory kindergarten year
• Registering for a place at a municipal kindergarten
• Private kindergartens, children’s groups and day parents
• Client ID and registering for a free kindergarten place
• After-school care for primary school children
• Video - Kindergarten and childcare