Mühldorf celebrates third place in the German Kita Prize! 10,000 euros for family education!

Mühldorf celebrates third place in the German Kita Prize! 10,000 euros for family education!

Today, November 27th, 2025, there is joy in the Mühldorf district. The district was able to compete for the German Kita Prize securing an impressive third place. This means he can look forward to prize money of 10,000 euros. The celebratory award ceremony took place in Berlin and was accompanied by the well-known presenter Barbara Schöneberger.

Among those present were Dr. Carolin Jürgens as well as specialists from the family support centers and the district youth welfare office, who represented the Mühldorf district. Federal Minister for Family Affairs Karin Prien and Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer were also there to choose the winners. The district was nominated in the “Family Support Points” category, an initiative that has established itself as an important contact point for parents with children.

The value of family education

Why is this price so significant? Since 2009, the Mühldorf district has been pursuing the goal of anchoring family education as a preventative approach and creating low-threshold support structures for parents. Loud deutscher-kita-preis.de Their radius of action is the entire district, which extends over 50 kilometers and connects towns such as Mühldorf and Waldkraiburg with rural communities.

Six family bases have already been set up in daycare centers and family centers. These bases offer parents comprehensive support through close cooperation with daycare centers, primary schools and advice centers. Regular exchanges, game afternoons and breakfast meetings are offered here to strengthen parenting skills and create a space for exchange.

A strong network for families

The offers are close to everyday life and easily accessible, which is of great importance in a district like Mühldorf, where the distances are often long and there is a mix of city and country. Feedback from parents is continuously incorporated into the expansion of the offering, for example through a special parent's guide that was developed at the parents' request for the transition from daycare to primary school.

Family education is important not only for the parents, but also for the children and the region bmbfsfj.bund.de. Support is provided by experienced professionals who assist families in various life situations, be it in parenting issues or in conflicts. Responsibility for these vital offerings lies with the municipalities, supported by federal measures.

The success of Mühldorfer family education shows how important it is to create a strong network and support families in a constantly changing world. At this point, third place in the German Kita Prize is not only a reason to celebrate, but also a sign of the right direction that the district has taken. There is something on the horizon – and it will be exciting to see how the offers will develop further!