Childcare in canton VD
All childcare options in canton VD
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Creche (daycare), full day | Up to CHF 133 per day | From CHF 17 per day (income-dep.) |
| Groupe de jeu (playgroup) | CHF 12–22 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Maman de jour (day mother) | CHF 5–11 per hour | Income-dependent via FAJE |
Employers in Canton Vaud pay 0.08% of the payroll into the FAJE fund.
Childcare in Canton Vaud
Canton Vaud has one of the most well-developed childcare systems in Switzerland. With the LAJE Act and the Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants (FAJE), there is a uniform financing model. Employers contribute to costs through a fund. Rates are income-dependent and range from CHF 17 to CHF 133 per day.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton Vaud operates with the FAJE fund model (Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants):
- Employer fund: Employers pay 0.08% of the AHV-liable payroll
- Parental contributions are income-dependent (CHF 17–133/day)
- Municipalities also contribute to financing
- This three-pillar model (canton, municipalities, employers) makes Vaud one of the most affordable cantons
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Vaud:
- Creches require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Service de protection de la jeunesse (SPJ)
Tax deduction in Canton Vaud
| Federal tax | Cantonal tax VD | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum amount per child/year | CHF 10'100 | CHF 13'000 |
| Age limit | Under 14 years | Under 14 years |
| Requirement | Employment of both parents | Employment of both parents |
FAJE — Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants https://www.faje.ch/
Service de protection de la jeunesse (SPJ) https://www.vd.ch/themes/sante-soins-et-handicap/enfance-et-jeunesse
kibesuisse https://www.kibesuisse.ch/