The European Commission organizes paid after-school childcare for the children of statutory staff of the institutions of the European Union (from 4 to 12 years old). The after-school childcare has a social mission which is to meet the needs of working parents and an educational mission which is to offer children a quality welcome centered on their well-being and their socialization.

For more information, here is the after-school childcare page on My Intracomm.

Organization

The children are welcomed at the end of the school day by the educational team on the school site or in a central after-school childcare site.

The after-school childcare policy is a tool that aims to meet the basic needs of children in partnership with families (link here). The educational team plays an important role by supporting the child in his development through different activities that target specific skills. The snack is often a moment where each child can talk about whatever is on their mind. There is also a “Study” activity where children can go to do their homework.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: from the end of classes to 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday: from the end of classes to 6:45 p.m.

Friday: from the end of classes to 6:00 p.m.

 

School holidays

During the holidays provided for in the school calendar, childcare is organized at the various central sites and, if possible, at the schools. The after-school centre operates in “school holiday childcare” mode: children are cared for in the morning from their arrival at the childcare centre until closing time. Prior registration is mandatory within the time limits provided via the Kiddyweb application.

NB: No childcare on official European Commission holidays

Outdoor childcare takes place during the spring (Easter period) and summer (July and August) holidays mainly at the Overijse site and if necessary at a central site. Prior registration is required via the Kiddyweb application.

NB: No childcare on official European Commission holidays)

Contacts

• Registrations: Any questions relating to registrations can be addressed to the functional mailbox OIB-INSCRIPTIONS-GARDERIES-POSTSCOLAIRES@ec.europa.eu

• Secretariat: Any questions for general information can be addressed to the functional mailbox OIB-GARDERIES-SECRETARIAT@ec.europa.eu

• Parental deductions: Any question relating to parental contributions can be addressed to the functional mailbox OIB-CPE-AFFAIRES-FINANCIERES@ec.europa.eu

Parents can also contact the AdP (Association des parents – Crèches et Garderies), which represents parents interested in after-school and/or holiday childcare centers of the European Commission, at the email address:
EU-ADP-CRECHES-GARDERIES@ec.europa.eu