The amount of the monthly depends on various factors: Your state, your monthly family net income and the length of care (half-day or whole-day). If you have a very low income, the youth welfare office (Jugendamt) will partially or completely cover the costs. 

In Baden-Wuerttemberg, the fee for a child day care spot averages approx. 6.7% of family net income. You can find out the exact amount at the youth welfare office for your area.

In Bavaria, the fee for a child day care spot averages approx. 6.1% of family net income. You can find out the exact amount at the youth welfare office for your area.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the fee for a child day care spot averages approx. 6.4% of family net income. You can find out the exact amount at the youth welfare office for your area.