Beersel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beersel boosts childcare with 28 new spots at Kriebelberg and Kriebelbos (2026) plus 22 Flemish-funded spots, using income-based fees; projects include Kriebeldorp, Kriebelhuis, Kriebeltrein, Kriebellot.
As VRT News reported, in Beersel, a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, many parents with young children are struggling to find childcare. The town only has 25 childcare spots for every 100 children between 0 and 3 years old. This shortage is causing problems for families.
The Flemish government is helping by giving Beersel 22 extra childcare spots. This is part of a larger plan to increase childcare in areas where there isn’t enough. They mentioned that the goal is to help parents and give young children good care. Beersel is also working on its projects to provide more childcare for its youngest residents.
How is Beersel expanding childcare with Kriebelberg and Flanders?
Beersel is boosting its childcare services with 2 new facilities. The first, Kriebelberg, is set to open in 2026 and will accommodate 14 babies and toddlers. The second, Kriebelbos, located on Gaspeldoornlaan, will also welcome 14 young children and is scheduled to open in early 2026.
These 2 projects together will create 28 new childcare spots within the municipality, significantly increasing the availability of daycare. With the support of 22 extra spaces provided by Flanders, Beersel is actively working to address the childcare shortage and support young families in the community.
Officials mentioned that these new centres represent an investment in high-quality, accessible care, designed to meet modern standards and provide local families with peace of mind as they manage work, family responsibilities, and the well-being of their children.
The new Kriebelberg and Kriebelbos daycare centres in Beersel will use an income-based fee system, just like other childcare facilities in the area. This system ensures that the cost of childcare is fair for all families. The amount parents pay will depend on their household income.
Families with higher incomes will pay more, while those with lower incomes will pay less. Officials mentioned that this helps make childcare accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Parents can register their children even before they are born, as soon as they are expecting a baby. The income-based fee system is designed to support families in the community and make sure that all children have access to quality care.
Beersel is growing its group childcare services across different areas, using the income-based fee system everywhere. In Dworp, there’s Kriebeldorp; in Huizingen, there’s Kriebelhuis and Kriebeltrein; and in Lot, there’s Kriebellot.
Another new daycare centre is planned in Beersel, connected to the De Ceder care centre renovation, but it’s delayed due to an appeal. Despite this, the city is still working to offer more childcare options. They mentioned that the goal is to make sure all families in all neighbourhoods can get good, affordable daycare that fits their needs and budget.
