Parents are worried

“Rich Elsbethen saves on the children”

Elsbethen employs too few nursery school teachers, parents complain (symbolic image).(Bild: stock.adobe.com)

For the local council, everything is fine at Elsbethen kindergarten. However, a number of families speak of understaffing, which puts a strain on children, parents and teachers. They do not want to afford more staff.

"Dear parents..." When WhatsApp messages start like this early in the morning, alarm bells start ringing for recipients. Families in Elsbethen have already received such messages several times this kindergarten year. They were asked to leave their child at home due to staff shortages.