Childcare in canton NE

All childcare options in canton NE

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Type of careCosts (without subsidies)Costs (with subsidies)
Creche (daycare), full dayCHF 85–120 per dayIncome-dependent
Groupe de jeu (playgroup)CHF 12–20 per half dayPartially subsidised
Maman de jour (day mother)CHF 5–10 per hourIncome-dependent

Employers in Canton Neuchatel pay a contribution into the childcare fund.

Childcare in Canton Neuchatel

Canton Neuchatel has a progressive childcare system with an employer fund similar to Vaud and Fribourg. Employers contribute to financing through a levy. Rates are income-dependent.

Subsidies & discounts

Canton Neuchatel operates with an employer fund model:

  • Employers pay a contribution (approx. 0.18% of the payroll)
  • Parental contributions are income-dependent
  • Canton and municipalities also contribute
  • This model enables comparatively low parental contributions

Legal framework

Licensing requirements in Canton Neuchatel:

  • Creches require a cantonal operating licence
  • Responsible authority: Service de la cohesion multiculturelle

Tax deduction in Canton Neuchatel

Federal tax Cantonal tax NE
Maximum amount per child/year CHF 10'100 CHF 10'100
Age limit Under 14 years Under 14 years
Requirement Employment of both parents Employment of both parents
Canton Neuchatel — Childcare https://www.ne.ch/
kibesuisse https://www.kibesuisse.ch/