3 to 6 years

Are you looking for reliable information on the education, care and development of children between the ages of three and six? Do you have questions about family life? In this section of the Familienportal.NRW, you will find lots of useful information on early education at nursery and the transition to elementary school. After all, families have to make a number of decisions as school enrolment approaches. And you're probably wondering how you can best prepare your child for starting school.


Different aspects play a role in healthy growing up at this age. These include age-appropriate developmental support, a healthy diet, sufficient exercise and caring health promotion. From the very beginning, parents set the course for a healthy lifestyle for their children with their lifestyle and behavior. You will find plenty of suggestions and ideas on all the important topics here.


The desire for a good work-life balance usually grows as soon as mothers and fathers know their children are well looked after in a daycare center. Our tips on returning to work and an equal partnership can help you find a good balance between work and family.


Many conversations in young families revolve around money. Find out in the Finance section how the state supports parents and children and how you can apply for benefits.

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Übergewichtiges Kind kocht mit seiner Mutter eine gesunde Mahlzeit.

New frühstArt project supports children with obesity

frühstArt helps children between the ages of 3 and 6 from the North Rhine region who are struggling with being overweight or obese. With the support of coaches, a practical web application and rehab offers, families are scientifically supported for a year to promote healthy weight development in children.

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Subsidized loan "Home ownership for families"

Families with children will receive the "Home ownership for families" loan with improved conditions from 16.10.2023. The income limits and maximum loan amounts have been raised to support housing construction.

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Familienportal.NRW: Available in 8 languages!

From now on, all content on the Familienportal.NRW is also available in English, French, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Romanian and Ukrainian with just one click.

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Maintenance advance: Digital as of now

What do you have to do to apply for maintenance advance? Questions and answers about the maintenance advance, the amount, the prerequisites and the digital application at a glance!

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Information and tips for parents - clearly explained

On our YouTube channel you will find many short explanatory videos that provide valuable information about financial benefits, family life and parenthood and answer frequently asked questions.