Childcare in canton FR
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 19–86 per day | Income-dependent (ECAS rate) |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 12–20 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Canton Fribourg has comparatively low parental contributions thanks to the ECAS employer fund.
Childcare in Canton Fribourg
Canton Fribourg is bilingual (German and French) and has a well-developed childcare network. The range is particularly broad in the City of Fribourg and the surrounding municipalities. The canton operates an employer fund model (ECAS), in which employers contribute to the financing of childcare through a levy.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton Fribourg operates with the ECAS model (facility for supplementary childcare):
- Employer fund: Employers pay a contribution of 0.1% of the AHV-liable payroll into the fund
- The funds are distributed to recognised childcare facilities
- Parental contributions are calculated on an income-dependent basis
- This system reduces costs for all families considerably
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Fribourg:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Youth Office of Canton Fribourg
Tax deduction in Canton Fribourg
In Canton Fribourg, you can deduct childcare costs as follows:
| Federal tax | Cantonal tax FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum amount per child/year | CHF 10'100 | CHF 10'000 |
| Age limit | Under 14 years | Under 14 years |
| Requirement | Employment of both parents | Employment of both parents |
Youth Office Canton Fribourg https://www.fr.ch/de/gesundheit-und-soziales/jugendamt
ECAS Fribourg https://www.fr.ch/de/gesundheit-und-soziales/betreuung
kibesuisse https://www.kibesuisse.ch/