Since 17 March 2014, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and the Studierendenwerk Thüringen, in cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT, have been offering the flexible childcare service »Bauhäuschen« at Amalienstraße 13. Students and employees of the Weimar universities and the Studierendenwerk Thüringen can leave their children aged 12 weeks to 7 years in the hands of trained students for four hours a day or a maximum of ten hours a week.
The »Bauhäuschen« has two play- and bedrooms. It is located on the third floor of the building at Amalienstraße 13. The main entrance to the building faces Amalienstraße. The rear entrance to the courtyard is wheelchair accessible and also easily accessible with prams. There is a pram garage in the rear courtyard of Amalienstraße 13 (the key can be borrowed from the »Bauhäuschen« team).
Care is usually available Monday through Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Flexible childcare is closed on public holidays and cannot usually be booked. The childcare team of the Studierendenwerk is happy to cover childcare needs for weekend events, depending on capacity.
Prior registration and booking of a place is required for childcare. This can be done in blocks (one block corresponds to two hours). Payment is made in advance and costs € 6.00 for a two-hour childcare block for students, € 13.50 for employees and € 35.00 for guests.
Who can use the childcare service in the »Bauhäuschen«?
How do I register my child?
Before visiting the »Bauhäuschen« for the first time, you must submit the listed forms and documents to the INFOtake Weimar. Initial registration must always be done in person at the INFOtake in the foyer of the Mensa am Park (Dining Hall, Marienstraße 15b).
- Form: »Care contract« (»Betreuungsvertrag« — see website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen)
- Form/information sheet: »General Terms and Conditions of Use« (»Allgemeine Nutzungsbedingungen« — see website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen)
- Copy of the child's birth certificate
- Copy of student ID card (Thoska) or employee ID card
- Since 1 March 2020: Proof of measles vaccination
- Information sheet: »How do I prove measles vaccination or measles immunity?« (in German)
All the latest information on registration can also be found on the »Bauhäuschen« website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen .
Opening hours of the INFOtake Weimar:
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
How does booking a childcare place work?
To book a childcare place, you can either e-mail or call the INFOtake Weimar (+49 (0) 36 41 / 5546 902) or go there in person three days prior to the beginning of the childcare at the latest. The availability of a place will be checked and you will be informed as quickly as possible.
At the INFOtake Weimar and at the dining hall's cash desks you can pay with the Thoska card or by SEPA bank transfer.
When and for how long can I have my child looked after?
Childcare at the »Bauhäuschen« is available from Monday to Friday during opening hours, depending on demand. Flexible childcare is closed on public holidays and cannot usually be booked. The childcare team of the Studierendenwerk is happy to cover childcare needs for weekend events, depending on its capacity.
Opening hours »Bauhäuschen«
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
Childcare is booked in blocks — one block corresponds to two hours. You can have your child looked after for a maximum of four hours per day and a maximum of ten hours per week.
Who will look after my child?
What does my child need to take with them?
Please provide your child with a pair of non-slip socks and a change of clothes if necessary. Babies who are still in nappies will also need nappies, wet wipes and a changing mat. If your child is likely to sleep during their visit to the Bauhäuschen, it is also important to provide a sleeping bag or similar. Please label all items brought with you with your child's name.
Food cannot be provided at the »Bauhäuschen«. If your child needs a meal or snack or drinks, these must also be brought along. Please refer to the »General Terms and Conditions of Use« (»Allgemeine Nutzungsbedingungen« — see website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen) for information on which foods are permitted at the »Bauhäuschen«.
When is my child not allowed to attend the flexible childcare?
If your child has fallen sick, it is not allowed to visit the »Bauhäuschen«. The staff is not allowed to give any medication to children. It is important that you are always reachable under your stated telephone number/emergency number! Further information can be found in the »General Terms and Conditions of Use« (»Allgemeine Nutzungsbedingungen« — see website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen).
Prior registration and booking are required for childcare at the »Bauhäuschen«.
Childcare during conferences
Organised childcare can make it easier for some conference attendees to participate in conferences held at the Bauhaus University Weimar. The flexible childcare service »Bauhäuschen« offers appropriate childcare for the children of conference participants.
Information on childcare during conferences
- Care for children aged between twelve weeks and seven years by trained childminders
- Registration is possible up to 14 days before the start of the conference
- Registration forms will be provided and must be completed by parents and submitted at the latest by the start of childcare
- We are happy to provide more information about the costs; payment by invoice is possible
- Childcare is preferrably provided in the »Bauhäuschen« rooms at Amalienstraße 13, which are specially equipped for children, but it can also take place at the conference location
Information for conference organisation
Please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at the start of the conference organisation process so that planning can be tailored to requirements and timely notification can be provided when the conference is announced. A sample text for inclusion in the event programme, as well as banners, registration forms and important information, can be provided for the conference organisation.
»Mobile Bauhäuschen«
The »Mobile Bauhäuschen makes it possible to offer play and activity opportunities directly at the event location and to provide childcare by the »Bauhäuschen« team in the immediate vicinity of the event premises.
Contact at the Equal Opportunity Office:
Dr. Miriam Benteler
E-Mail: miriam.benteler[at]uni-weimar.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 36 43/58 42 43
Information for degree programmes which allow for study alongside work
In order to promote the compatibility of family, career and studies, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar also offers the »Bauhäuschen« services to students and lecturers with children who are participating in face-to-face courses as part of part-time degree programmes.
Students enrolled in part-time degree programmes and PhD students in Art and Design can also use the service on Fridays until 8 p.m. during attendance phases. In this case, support can be provided for up to eight hours per day.
Advance registration is required for childcare. To enable timely planning, please register your childcare request up to 14 days before the desired childcare date. Places can be booked via the INFOtake and can be booked in blocks (one block corresponds to two hours). The INFOtake will check the availability of the childcare request and contact you in good time. The fee for a two-hour childcare block is €6.00 for students and €13.50 for employees.
All further information concerning childcare in the »Bauhäuschen« can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact INFOtake via: infotake-weimar[at]stw-thueringen.de or by phoning +49 (0) 3641 / 5546 902.