The Helferei We arrange childcare and babysitting services in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, and Leipzig. Whether you need regular support or are looking for a babysitter for a few hours occasionally, we can find personally selected caregivers who fit your family's daily routine.
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Our babysitters and childcare providers support you exactly when you need relief, whether regularly in everyday family life or occasionally for a few hours.
Typical applications include:
Our childcare services are aimed at families with children aged three and older; babysitting is available for children under three. When booking, please let us know what tasks you would like us to handle and what is particularly important to you regarding childcare.
The cost of a caregiver depends on the specific service and the city. Prices vary depending on the type of service (e.g., one-off/regular) and location – prices in Munich differ from those in other German cities.
You can find a complete and up-to-date price list for private individuals in our help center . The current hourly rates are listed there transparently.
This is how the price is determined at the Helferei together:
The booking and brokerage fee is charged once after the first order for regular bookings.
Your final invoice amount will adjust automatically if you change the number of hours for your order. The decisive factor is always the actual time worked, which you can modify yourself on our platform – you only pay after the order is completed and based on the actual hours worked.
Good to know: Since 2025, you can deduct 80% of your childcare costs (up to a maximum of €4,800 per child per year) as special expenses from your taxable income. The actual tax savings therefore depend on your personal tax rate.
Since 2025, you can deduct 80% of your childcare costs, up to a maximum of €4,800 per child per year, as special expenses for tax purposes. Requirements include that your child is under 14 years old, lives in your household, and you pay for childcare by bank transfer or electronically.
What does that mean in concrete terms?
Let's assume you earn €60,000 gross per year and spend €3,000 annually on childcare:
But how much exactly is your taxable income? Your gross salary of €60,000 is not automatically your taxable income. From this €60,000, certain pension contributions and other tax-deductible expenses are first subtracted – for example, your pension and health insurance contributions or work-related expenses.
Let's assume that after these deductions, €48,000 remains as taxable income. Due to the €2,400 deductible childcare costs, this amount decreases to €45,600. The tax office will therefore calculate your income tax based on €45,600 instead of €48,000.
The €2,400 will therefore not be deducted directly from your tax, but from your taxable income. How much income tax you actually save ultimately depends on your personal tax rate.
You will receive an invoice for all orders placed with Helferei .
Since 2025, you can deduct 80% of your childcare costs, up to a maximum of €4,800 per child per year, as special expenses for tax purposes. Requirements include that your child is under 14 years old, lives in your household, and you pay for childcare by bank transfer or electronically.
You will find the invoice in your profile under the "Documents" tab two days after your order is completed. It serves as proof for claiming your expenses on your taxes. You can submit it with your tax return to the tax office.
Our babysitters and childcare providers generally have practical experience working with children . However, formal pedagogical or nursing training is not a requirement for working with them. Helferei .
What we pay particular attention to during the personal selection process: In addition to practical experience and references, reliability, empathy, and the ability to recognize the needs of children and parents and to respond to them proactively and with foresight are important to us. Appropriate language skills and good communication also play a crucial role for certain families.
Some of our caregivers also have formal training, for example as early childhood educators or pediatric nurses, or have extensive experience in professional childcare. However, this is not the case with the Helferei not the norm.
Do you have specific requirements regarding qualifications, experience, or language skills? Please let us know in the comments section of your booking. We will check if we can provide a suitable caregiver.
Especially when it comes to childcare, it's not enough for someone to simply say they enjoy working with children. We want to be able to understand what experience our babysitters actually have and whether they can meet the needs of a family.
Therefore, when making a personal selection, we pay particular attention to:
Our aim is not to provide as many babysitters as possible, but rather people to whom we would entrust the care of children with a clear conscience and in cooperation with their respective families, also in the long term.
Yes! You can use the Helferei You can book both one-off and regular childcare. If you are happy with a caregiver, you can also book them long-term, subject to availability.
Especially with children, it is important to us that trust can grow and that a new person doesn't show up at the door for every appointment.
Yes, of course! Especially in childcare, it's important that the chemistry between child, parents and caregiver is right.
You can initially book a one-off appointment to get to know your babysitters personally and find out if the care suits your family's needs.
Alternatively, you can start with a regular series of appointments. Our cancellation policy allows free cancellations up to 24 hours before each appointment. So, if the collaboration doesn't work out as expected, you can cancel further appointments in a timely manner and free of charge – or ask us for a replacement who is simply a better fit for you and your child.
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Childcare is no longer just a matter of work organization. Whether working parents, single parents, or families who consciously want to create more free time: childcare support can significantly ease everyday life.
Helferei connects families with experienced babysitters and childcare providers for children under and over three years old in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, and Leipzig . Our goal isn't simply to find a caregiver. We prioritize practical experience, references, personal suitability, and the specific needs of each family. Ideally, the support arrangement will be long-term.
We believe that seeking support with childcare should be just as natural as in other areas of daily life – whether for work commitments, leisure activities, a better relationship, or simply some time for yourself.
The requirements for childcare are as diverse as the families themselves. Therefore, you can find information on... Helferei Book both one-off and regular care services.
Typical situations in which our babysitters support families:
Would you like to get to know your babysitter first? Simply book a one-off appointment and see if there's a good fit between the child, parents, and caregiver. Alternatively, you can arrange a regular series of appointments. Individual appointments can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance.
Since January 1, 2025, parents can deduct 80% of their eligible childcare costs as special expenses for tax purposes – up to €4,800 per child per year.
This also applies, subject to legal requirements, to privately organized childcare and babysitting. Requirements include, among other things, that your child lives in your household, is generally under 14 years old, and that you receive an invoice and pay electronically.
What does that mean in concrete terms? If you spend €3,000 annually on childcare, for example, you can claim €2,400 of that as a tax deduction. This amount reduces your taxable income. Your actual tax savings depend on your personal tax rate.
At the Helferei All services are billed via invoice. You only pay for the actual service time after the service has been provided, and you can find your invoices in your customer profile afterwards.
You can find out more in our guide to the tax deductibility of childcare costs.
Especially in international families, language plays an important role in the selection of a caregiver. Therefore, we pay attention to this when... Helferei not only experience and personal suitability, but also appropriate language skills and good communication.
Many of our babysitters have already worked with children in different countries, for example as au pairs or in private childcare. In addition to German and English, other languages may also be available depending on the caregiver.
Are you looking for English-speaking childcare, a Spanish-speaking babysitter, or do you have other language requirements? Let us know your preferences when booking. We'll gladly check if a suitable caregiver is available.
Together with our partner Kietzee, we offer families a holistic support solution that combines the organization of your young family with relief in everyday life:
Kietzee Kietzee helps international families navigate the complex German system. Expectant parents and young families receive a wealth of expert knowledge to guide them through the often confusing bureaucracy. From parental leave benefits and finding childcare to essential information about pregnancy and the first years of a child's life, everything is covered. But that's not all: Kietzee also fosters personal connections through a strong parent community, enabling families in major German cities to exchange information and support each other.
Try Kietzee free for 7 days and then save 50% on your first month of membership. Get access to all content, customized calendars, and discounts on products, services, and events.
At the same time, Kietzee families receive a 15% discount on their first cleaning service at Helferei . Simply use the discount code HELFEREI4KIETZEE.
Are you looking for a babysitter or regular childcare in your area?
Whether in Prenzlauer Berg, Schöneberg, Friedenau or Steglitz , in Wedding , Moabit , Charlottenburg , Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain – we arrange childcare throughout Berlin.
The situation is the same in Munich: From Laim , Neuhausen and Westend , Maxvorstadt , Schwabing and Milbertshofen via Haidhausen , Au and Bogenhausen to Sendling , Giesing or Solln .
We are also active in Cologne – whether in Ehrenfeld , Nippes , Sülz or Lindenthal , in the Südstadt , Deutz , Kalk or Mülheim .
Last but not least, we arrange babysitting and childcare in Leipzig: in the Waldstraßenviertel , in Plagwitz , Lindenau , Schleußig or Connewitz, in Gohlis , Reudnitz or the Südvorstadt.
Find a caregiver now who fits your family, your child and your daily routine.
