Reliable half-day school
Which form of childcare is right for our family?
There are two different forms of childcare available at primary schools in Bocholt:
Which form of childcare is right for you and your child depends on the needs of your child and the circumstances of your family.
- VHTS is characterised by shorter and more flexible childcare hours.
- Childcare is guaranteed from Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. (in individual cases until 1.45 p.m.).
- Attendance is variable on a daily basis and can also be adjusted during the year as required.
- No lunchtime catering or homework supervision is provided.
- A monthly fee of 40 euros (reduced fee of 30 euros for siblings) is payable for participation.
- The OGS offers all-day care with lunch, homework supervision and leisure activities.
- Childcare is provided from Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm.
- Attendance must be regular and usually daily.
- Participation in the shared lunchtime meal - the so-called pedagogical lunch - is also compulsory.
- The costs for participation depend on income (parental contribution).
- In addition, a separate contribution must be paid for the compulsory lunch.
About the reliable half-day school (VHTS)
In Bocholt, all primary schools offer half-day care for pupils in the form of the "Reliable Half-Day School" (VHTS). The reliable half-day school guarantees reliable childcare directly at the primary schools.
On this page you will find all the important information about this offer in Bocholt.
What can my child expect at the VHTS?
In a reliable half-day school, children are looked after at lunchtime, regardless of whether lessons are cancelled. Depending on the individual needs of your family, the offer can be utilised flexibly and at different frequencies.
What are the childcare hours at VHTS?
As part of the reliable half-day school, children are looked after from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm or, in exceptional cases, until 1.45 pm.
What does the VHTS cost?
A monthly fee of 40 euros is charged for participation. For siblings, the fee is reduced to 30 euros per month. Additional costs may be incurred for materials or additional programmes. The participation fee is to be paid directly to the respective childcare provider. Billing via the Münsterland Card is not possible.
Further information on invoicing and organisational questions can be obtained directly from the school, the school's support association or the respective childcare provider.
How can I register my child for the VHTS?
If possible, parents should register their children with the respective primary school as part of the school enrolment process.
If childcare needs arise during the current school year, direct coordination with the school management is recommended.
School contacts for VHTS offers
Holidays
For the holidays, there is a wide range of centralised childcare provided by the childcare providers and other providers if required. If holiday childcare is used, the respective services must be paid for additionally. The costs vary depending on the provider and utilisation.