Childcare and Family Support

Raising children in a new country can bring many practical questions. You may need to arrange childcare, find parenting support, understand youth healthcare, check vaccination information, or learn where to find financial and education-related guidance.

This section helps international families in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe find reliable information about childcare and family support in the Netherlands.

What are you looking for?

Childcare and After-School Care
Learn about daycare, childminders, preschool, after-school care, babysitters, waiting lists, registered childcare, and where to find information about childcare allowance.

Parenting Support, Youth Healthcare, and Child Vaccinations
Learn about consultatiebureau services, child development, parenting guidance, preventive youth healthcare, vaccinations, and where to find local support in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe.

Related information pages:

Childcare Benefits and Allowances
Looking for information about child benefit, childcare allowance, or other financial support for families? Visit our Child Benefits and Childcare Allowance page under the Taxes, Benefits, and Social Security section.

Dutch Education System
Looking for information about schools, school levels, international education, school holidays, or further study? Visit our Dutch Education System section for an overview of education in the Netherlands, from early childhood education to higher education.