Types of childcare and registering for childcare
There are different types of childcare: daycare, preschool and after school care. Daycare is for children aged 0–4 years. Preschool is for children aged 2–4 years old, to prepare them for primary school.
After school care (bso) is for school-aged children aged 4–13 years old. An after school care center works together with one or more primary schools. Often, there is also the option of before school care (vso) and lunchtime care (tso).
You can easily register your child for one of these types of childcare online. It is free of charge and without obligation.
Integrated Child Center (IKC)
Some of our locations are Integrated Child Centers (IKC), which are locations where a primary school and childcare are located under one roof. This allows your child to remain in a familiar environment. Partou has several IKC locations.
How does registration at Partou childcare work?
- Search for a Partou location near you. You can do this via the ‘Find your Partou’ button.
- Have you found a location that you like? Then you can easily register your child online.
- On the location page, click on ‘Register your child’. This will take you to the registration form. Here you can fill in your contact details, information about your child, and the desired childcare days. Are you flexible? Please indicate this immediately, as it will help with planning.
- After registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email. Please note: registering (at the daycare center, preschool or after school care) does not mean that you will immediately have a place. We will include your application in the location's childcare planning.
Registering for after school care: check with the elementary school
If you want to register for after school care, it is important to first check whether the after-school care location of your choice works with the elementary school your child attends. The location page of our after-school care centers lists the schools from which we pick up children.
Want to register right away or would you prefer a tour first?
Have you already chosen a Partou location? Then register your child right away. It's free, without obligation, and easy to do online. If there is space available, you can immediately claim a place for daycare, preschool or after school care.
Would you like to get a feel for the atmosphere at a location and meet the team first? Then request a location tour on the location page. We would be happy to tell you all about who we are and how we work.
How far in advance should you register?
Whether there is immediate availability depends on the availability at each location. It is wise to arrange childcare for your child in good time. But when is ‘in good time’ to register your child?
For daycare, the rule is: do it as soon as possible. This increases your chances of getting a spot around your desired start date. For preschool, we recommend registering your child for preschool from the age of 1.
And when is the best time to register your child for after school care? We recommend registering your child for after school care from the age of 2. Are you interested in before school care (vso) or lunchtime care (tso)? Then register your child for these services immediately.
Immediate placement or a waiting list?
The waiting time varies per location. It depends on how many children are already enrolled, which days you need childcare, and how many children are leaving. As soon as a place becomes available, we will send you an offer by email. Until then, you will be placed on the waiting list.
Increase your chances of getting a spot
Want to increase your chances of getting a childcare spot? Tip: register at multiple locations, be flexible with your childcare days and consider starting with just one day of childcare. You can always expand to multiple days later.
Did you know that if your first child is already in our childcare, your second child will be given priority?
Does registration differ per region?
In some regions, demand exceeds supply. Think of cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht or The Hague. Do you live there? Then it is wise to register your child extra early. You can do this as soon as you are pregnant.
What happens when you are on the waiting list?
You will be added to our childcare planning system. As soon as childcare becomes available on the days you have selected, we will contact you. This may take a little longer for popular locations or childcare days. Would you like to know more about our waiting list? Read more about waiting times here.
Can I change my registration?
You can easily change your registration with us. We understand that childcare needs can change. For example, if you need different days. You can easily arrange this by contacting our planners via MijnPartou.nl. They will work with you to look at the options.
Canceling before childcare starts
Would you like to cancel your registration before childcare has started? You can do so free of charge. No cancellation fees will be charged.
Have you already signed a contract? Then the agreements in the contract apply, including any termination or cancellation conditions. There is often a one-month notice period. Please contact our customer service via chat to discuss the specific conditions or call 088-2357500.
Stopping or adjusting days after childcare has started
Once you have started and you want to stop or adjust days, the agreed termination or change policy in your contract applies.
I have registered my child, what now?
After registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email. If there is space available, you will receive an email with the childcare agreement, including the childcare days and start date. Once the contract has been signed, your child can start on the chosen start date.
Is there no space (yet)? This can vary per location. Until there is space available, we will place you on the waiting list. You will receive an update by email every 6 weeks and as soon as a space becomes available, we will contact you immediately with an offer.
Would you like to get to know the location better? After your registration confirmation, you can always schedule a location tour.
Contact and frequently asked questions
Do you have any questions? Please review our frequently asked questions or contact our customer service via chat or call 088-2357500.
Where do I register my child?
First, find your local Partou using the 'Find your Partou' button below. If you are enthusiastic about this childcare facility and would like to register your child, you can do so on the page of your chosen Partou.