Assistance with childcare
Childcare during CEPLAS events
In cooperation with the Family Support Services of the Universities Cologne and Düsseldorf CEPLAS provides free childcare during all cluster events (e.g. CEPLAS Fridays, CEPLAS Symposium, Early Career Researchers Retreat).
Consultation on childcare
We offer an initial consultation on the general procedures and conditions involved in finding a suitable childcare place or childminder and connect you with the responsible contact persons at the respective institutions. This service has proven to be particularly important for international researchers who are not yet familiar with the local childcare system.
Please contact us as soon as possible, as there are yearly deadlines to consider!
After-hours childcare
Parents who work at CEPLAS may receive financial support (up to 600€/year) for after-hours childcare (e.g., after regular school/kindergarten opening hours). The CEPLAS office for equal opportunites provides detailed information about this support, including implications for tax deduction.
Furthermore, the central support structures of the University of Cologne and Düsseldorf provide assistance finding babysitters as well as immediate and flexible solutions in case of emergency:
