Childcare in canton AG
All childcare options in canton AG
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Daycare, full day | CHF 100–120 per day | Income-dependent depending on municipality |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 14–22 per half day | Rarely subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Aargau
Canton Aargau is one of the largest cantons by area and has a broad childcare network. In Aarau, Baden, Wettingen and Brugg the offering is well developed. The canton has its own Childcare Act (KiBeG) that regulates standards and co-financing.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Aargau, the municipalities are responsible for subsidies. The cantonal KiBeG provides the framework.
- Larger municipalities (Aarau, Baden, Wettingen) offer income-dependent rates
- In rural municipalities there are sometimes no subsidies
- Check with your municipality of residence
Special feature Aargau: Holiday camp costs are also tax-deductible under certain conditions, according to a court ruling.
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Aargau:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Department of Education, Culture and Sport (BKS)
Tax deduction in Canton AG
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton AG:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax AG | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 25'000 |
| Age limit | The child has not yet reached age 14 | The child has not yet reached age 14 |
Eligibility: Proven net costs borne by the family; the child lives in the same household. The care must be directly related to employment, education, or inability to work or provide care. For parents living together, both must be prevented from providing care for one of those reasons.
Cantonal special rule: Since 2025 there is no flat living-cost reduction; proven net costs are decisive.
Official source: Kanton Aargau: Neuerungen bei der Steuererklärung · Rules checked on 14.07.2026