{"id":10067,"date":"2021-01-30T13:50:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T13:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popepoppa.agacom-dev.com\/?p=10067"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:01:47","slug":"childcare-in-switzerland-our-handy-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.popepoppa.ch\/en\/childcare-in-switzerland-our-handy-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare in Switzerland: Our Handy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Understanding what childcare options are available to support you and your children can be a daunting task, especially as an expat learning about the Swiss childcare system for the first time. Read on for our handy guide on the childcare system in Switzerland.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Childcare provision has long been a highly topical issue in Switzerland, with UNICEF ranking Switzerland 38<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;out of 41 developed countries for its national childcare policies<sup>1<\/sup>. Factors impacting this rating are primarily the minimal parental leave and high costs associated with childcare services. So, it is little surprise that a high percentage of parents in Switzerland, predominantly mothers, opt to either work part-time or leave employment entirely to care for their children. Around a quarter of mothers and 12% of fathers with children under six stay at home<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;while a third of children go to day care centres<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">ccc<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"498\" data-id=\"10117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popepoppa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stats-chilcare-swiss-2021.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10117\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">ccc<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br>[1]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reliefweb.int\/sites\/reliefweb.int\/files\/resources\/where-do-rich-countries-stand-on-childcare.pdf\">https:\/\/reliefweb.int\/sites\/reliefweb.int\/files\/resources\/where-do-rich-countries-stand-on-childcare.pdf<\/a><br>[1]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalschoolparent.com\/articles\/working-mothers-switzerland\/\">https:\/\/www.internationalschoolparent.com\/articles\/working-mothers-switzerland\/<\/a><br>[1]<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swissinfo.ch\/eng\/society\/one-in-three-children-in-switzerland-attends-a--costly--cr%C3%A8che\/46075690?utm_campaign=teaser-in-article&amp;utm_content=o&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_source=swissinfoch\">https:\/\/www.swissinfo.ch\/eng\/society\/one-in-three-children-in-switzerland-attends-a&#8211;costly&#8211;cr%C3%A8che\/46075690?utm_campaign=teaser-in-article&amp;utm_content=o&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_source=swissinfoch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">What options are available?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All families are entitled to childcare once the statutory maternity leave period (14 weeks) comes to an end, after which the options across the 26 Cantons vary in terms of availability, cost and mandatory enrolment. Most childcare provisions are tailored to part-time hours and are dependent on the age of your child. Between the ages of 0\u20134, there are both public and private daycare centres, also known as&nbsp;<em>Kitas,&nbsp;<\/em><em>Krippen&nbsp;<\/em>or<em>&nbsp;cr\u00e8ches<\/em>, though spaces at public facilities can be limited depending on region and attendance is not compulsory.&nbsp;From the age of 4, children start compulsory education at public preschools,&nbsp;<em>Kinderg\u00e4rten&nbsp;<\/em>or<em>&nbsp;\u00e9cole enfantine,&nbsp;<\/em>with private facilities available for those who wish.&nbsp;From the age of 4, children start compulsory education at public preschools,&nbsp;<em>Kinderg\u00e4rten&nbsp;<\/em>or<em>&nbsp;\u00e9cole enfantine&nbsp;<\/em>with private facilities available for those who wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"391\" data-id=\"10218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.popepoppa.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/childcare-system-swiss.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10218\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">cc<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Kitas, Krippen or cr\u00e8ches\u00a0\u00a0(daycare centres)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Switzerland, you will find over 2,000&nbsp;<em>Kitas&nbsp;<\/em>available for infants and children up to four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who registers with their local Swiss Canton\/Commune is entitled to apply for one of the limited public spots and an early application during pregnancy is worthwhile since these spaces tend to be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cantons and depending on the commune of residence, it is possible to obtain a subsidised rate, determined according to family income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Children in Switzerland are much more likely to attend a private Kita than a public one<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Private<em>&nbsp;Kitas<\/em>&nbsp;cost around&nbsp;<strong>CHF 100 \u2013 200 per day<\/strong>. For private childcare, lower-income families will typically be entitled to commune-based&nbsp;subsidies and\/or vouchers to assist with the relatively higher costs. It should be noted that, in some areas, only registered citizens with social security contributions are eligible for this assistance.&nbsp;That said, with cost comes quality. Unlike in many of Switzerland\u2019s neighbouring countries,&nbsp;<strong>daycare employees tend to require a higher level of education and qualifications<\/strong>&nbsp;in early-year care provision and are trained in promoting the cognitive development of your little ones alongside providing care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some daycare centres stand out by offering different teaching methods, for example&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.popepoppa.ch\/fr\/montessori-p%C3%A4dagogik\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montessori<\/a>, or by offering bilingual care for the children.&nbsp;As this is such a big decision and there is a variety of offers, please consult the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.popepoppa.ch\/de\/die-wahl-der-kita\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to choose a daycare centre<\/a>\u201d information to help you find the best solution for you and your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Childminders and Nannies<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While childminders (<em>Tagesmutter,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>mamans de jour<\/em>) will care for your child in their home, nannies provide childcare in the family home, sometimes on a live-in basis. Childminders in Switzerland must register with the Canton\u2019s youth services authority, so it recommended to contact your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ch.ch\/en\/work\/family-and-work\/arranging-childcare\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">local authority<\/a>&nbsp;to get details of providers in your area. Childminding services will charge around&nbsp;<strong>CHF&nbsp;5\u201312 per hour<\/strong>&nbsp;and nannies between&nbsp;<strong>CHF&nbsp;3,800\u20135,000 per month<\/strong>&nbsp;on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our partner&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/familizy.ch\/en\/my-kids-en\/?__hstc=62900531.599311b8e5f2bec4049de483dd636d7c.1775116172387.1778487293370.1778499769990.33&amp;__hssc=62900531.54.1778499769990&amp;__hsfp=342bd24bfbea1a21d4f1cbc58918533f\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">familizy<\/a>&nbsp;can help you find a nanny.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Kindergarten (Preschool-\u00e9cole enfantine)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Children in Switzerland must attend&nbsp;<em>Kinderg\u00e4rten<\/em>. Luckily, public spaces for&nbsp;<em>Kinderg\u00e4rten<\/em>&nbsp;are available to everyone and tend to be&nbsp;<strong>free of charge,<\/strong>&nbsp;while private facilities charge fees of&nbsp;<strong>CHF&nbsp;60\u2013150 per day<\/strong>. You will find that the curriculum and learning style varies according to the Canton and language region in which you are based. Whereas French- and Italian-speaking&nbsp;<em>Kinderg\u00e4rten<\/em>&nbsp;emulate the classroom more closely, German-speaking regions are less formal. Public facilities tend to open for a varied range of hours on a part-time basis, including morning or afternoon sessions and full-day sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hort \u2013 Tagesschule \u2013 Jardin d\u2019enfants (accueil parascolaire)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Further research is advised to find out whether your commune offers public or private out-of-hours childcare such as breakfast or after-school clubs, some of which may be attached to your child\u2019s school. Private provisions are more readily available in Switzerland, with international schools in particular offering extensive out-of-hours programmes to support working parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Childcare in Zurich<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Zurich offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stadt-zuerich.ch\/ssd\/de\/index\/volksschule\/betreuung_horte\/beitragsrechner\/beitragsrechner-2022.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a handy<em>&nbsp;Beitragsrechner<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;(parent contribution calculator) for parents based on elements such as salary and number of children. The Canton also boasts some of the best childcare options for school-aged children, with many schools directly providing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stadt-zuerich.ch\/ssd\/en\/index\/volksschule\/betreuung.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">out-of-hours care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discover our daycare centres in Zurich&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popepoppa.ch\/en\/daycare-centres-zurich\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Childcare in Bern<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those living in Bern, the kiBon system is a great way to apply for financial support for both&nbsp;<em>Kitas<\/em>&nbsp;and out-of-hours care for school children. Applications can be made directly via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/be.kibon.ch\/web\/#\/anmeldung\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kiBon online portal<\/a>&nbsp;and assistance is given in the form of vouchers. You can also find a number of provisions including supervised play areas and short-term childcare from the city\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bern.ch\/politik-und-verwaltung\/stadtverwaltung\/bss\/familieundquartier\/bereich-soziokultur\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Youth Welfare Office Unit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discover our daycare centres in Bern&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popepoppa.ch\/en\/daycare-centres-bern\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">c<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">FAQs<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When do children start school in Switzerland?<br><\/strong><em>Children start school at age four in Switzerland; preschool is compulsory from that age on.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>What is the cost of childcare in Switzerland?<\/strong><br>The cost of childcare varies widely. While many public facilities are either free or have only a small fee, you can expect to pay up to CHF&nbsp;5,000 per month for private services such as a full-time nanny. You can find the prices of various services highlighted in bold throughout this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>What is a \u2018Kita\u2019?<\/strong><br>Kita stands for \u2018Kindertageseinrichtung\u2019 (children\u2019s daycare centre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is childcare free in Switzerland?<br><\/strong><em>There are free\/low-fee services available for children aged 0\u20134 in Switzerland, e.g. public Kitas. However, spaces can be limited in some areas and the application process may be competitive.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding what childcare options are available to support you and your children can be a daunting task, especially as an expat learning about the Swiss childcare system for the first time. 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