Childcare in canton BE

All childcare options in canton BE

505

Providers

376

Daycare centers

Available spots

182

Cities

Kita

Kita fischerweg

Bern, BE

Partnerin für Kitas und Alterswohnangebote

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Kita

Kita Eymann

Langenthal, BE

Windrose Langenthal

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Kita

Ginkjo's Atelier

Magglingen/Macolin, BE

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Kita

Flex-Kita fischerweg

Bern, BE

Partnerin für Kitas und Alterswohnangebote

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Tagesfamilie

Tagesmutter mit Herz in 3125 Toffen, Gürbetal

Toffen, BE

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Spielgruppe

Spielgruppe Sünneli

Wyssachen, BE

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Type of care	Costs (without subsidies)	Costs (with subsidies)
Daycare, full day	CHF 100–130 per day	Significantly reduced (income-dep.)
Playgroup, half day	CHF 14–20 per half day	Rarely subsidised
Day mother (via association)	CHF 5–10 per hour	Income-dependent

Childcare vouchers reduce costs depending on the relevant income. For couples, a minimum combined employment rate of 120% is required.

Childcare in Canton Bern

Canton Bern uses a distinctive model: childcare vouchers. Rather than the municipality subsidising the daycare centre directly, eligible parents receive a voucher that they can redeem at any approved daycare centre or day family organisation. The amount is based on the family's income and assets.

Childcare vouchers in Canton Bern

Canton Bern operates with childcare vouchers (demand-side funding): You receive a voucher from the municipality and redeem it at an approved daycare centre. You only pay the difference.

Requirements:

Both parents employed (for couples: at least 120% combined employment rate, for single parents: at least 20%)
Relevant income under CHF 160'000
Residence in a participating municipality in Canton Bern

How it works:

You register your child at an approved daycare centre or day family organisation
You apply for the childcare voucher from your municipality
The voucher is offset directly with the daycare centre — you only pay the difference

Important: Not all municipalities in Canton Bern offer childcare vouchers. Check with your municipality.

City of Bern: Has additional subsidies on top of the cantonal system.

Legal framework

Licensing requirements in Canton Bern:

Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
Day family organisations (TFO) have required a cantonal licence since 2024
Responsible authority: Directorate of Health, Social Affairs and Integration (GSI)

Tax deduction in Canton Bern

In Canton Bern, you can deduct childcare costs as follows:

	Federal tax	Cantonal tax BE
Maximum amount per child/year	CHF 10'100	CHF 8'000
Age limit	Under 14 years	Under 14 years
Requirement	Employment of both parents	Employment of both parents

Directorate of Health, Social Affairs and Integration (GSI) https://www.gsi.be.ch/de/start/themen/familie-gesellschaft/kindertagesstaetten-und-tagesfamilien.html

Family Portal Canton Bern https://www.fambe.sites.be.ch/

Childcare vouchers Canton Bern https://www.gsi.be.ch/de/start/themen/familie-gesellschaft/kindertagesstaetten-und-tagesfamilien/betreuungsgutscheine.html

kibesuisse https://www.kibesuisse.ch/

Cities in canton

Bern

111 Providers

Biel

13 Providers

Thun

13 Providers

Biel/Bienne

12 Providers

Ostermundigen

12 Providers

Gümligen

9 Providers

Liebefeld

8 Providers

Langenthal

8 Providers

Wabern

7 Providers

Zollikofen

7 Providers

Münsingen

7 Providers

Spiez

6 Providers

Bützberg

6 Providers

Köniz

6 Providers

Ittigen

6 Providers

Steffisburg

6 Providers

Lyss

5 Providers

Murten

5 Providers

Belp

4 Providers

Schwarzenburg

4 Providers

Worb

4 Providers

Langnau im Emmental

4 Providers

Jegenstorf

4 Providers

Unterseen

4 Providers

Münchenbuchsee

4 Providers

Worblaufen

3 Providers

Burgdorf

3 Providers

Konolfingen

3 Providers

Herzogenbuchsee

3 Providers

Gurmels

3 Providers

Meiringen

3 Providers

Orpund

3 Providers

Melchnau

3 Providers

Nidau

3 Providers

Oberburg

3 Providers

Wünnewil

3 Providers

Moosseedorf

3 Providers

Aarberg

3 Providers

Saanen

3 Providers

Koppigen

3 Providers

Gstaad

3 Providers

Uetendorf

3 Providers

Grenchen

3 Providers

Kiesen

2 Providers

Port

2 Providers

Aarwangen

2 Providers

Kirchlindach

2 Providers

Madiswil

2 Providers

Bern 7

2 Providers

Ried b. Kerzers

2 Providers

Aegerten

2 Providers

Evilard

2 Providers

Urtenen-Schönbühl

2 Providers

Hindelbank

2 Providers

Oberdiessbach

2 Providers

Ins

2 Providers

Langnau

2 Providers

Wangen an der Aare

2 Providers

Niederwangen

2 Providers

Kerzers

2 Providers

Glis

2 Providers

Düdingen

2 Providers

Flamatt

2 Providers

Meikirch

2 Providers

Kehrsatz

2 Providers

Kirchberg

2 Providers

Huttwil

2 Providers

Studen

2 Providers

Wyssachen

2 Providers

Büren an der Aare

2 Providers

Bellmund

2 Providers

Stettlen

2 Providers

Hinterkappelen

2 Providers

Muntelier

2 Providers

Bönigen

2 Providers

Frauenkappelen

2 Providers

Riggisberg

2 Providers

Seftigen

2 Providers

Pieterlen

2 Providers

Oberwil b. Büren

1 Providers

Bärau

1 Providers

Seedorf

1 Providers

Bern Weissenstein

1 Providers

Lenk im Simmental

1 Providers

Seedorf BE

1 Providers

Stalden VS

1 Providers

Visp

1 Providers

Wiedlisbach

1 Providers

Langenthal (mit Filiale in Niederönz)

1 Providers

Thun-Gwatt

1 Providers

Ersigen

1 Providers

Heimenschwand

1 Providers

Zollikofen, Hindelbank, Ittigen

1 Providers

St. Imier

1 Providers

Gwatt (Thun)

1 Providers

Matten bei Interlaken

1 Providers

Ipsach

1 Providers

Steg VS

1 Providers

Hasle Rüegsau

1 Providers

Worben

1 Providers

Bern Kirchenfeld

1 Providers

Müntschemier

1 Providers

Heimberg

1 Providers

Interlaken

1 Providers

Oberlangenegg

1 Providers

Bern-Bethlehem

1 Providers

Grossaffoltern

1 Providers

Grächen

1 Providers

Signau

1 Providers

Hünibach [Hilterfingen]

1 Providers

Muri b. Bern

1 Providers

Rumisberg

1 Providers

Gals

1 Providers

Grosshöchstetten

1 Providers

Langnau i/E

1 Providers

Langnau i.E.

1 Providers

St. Stephan

1 Providers

Fraubrunnen

1 Providers

Toffen

1 Providers

Kirchdorf

1 Providers

Alchenflüh

1 Providers

Krattigen

1 Providers

Utzenstorf

1 Providers

Thörishaus

1 Providers

Bangerten

1 Providers

Langnau i. E.

1 Providers

Wilderswil

1 Providers

Biel-Bienne

1 Providers

Bremgarten bei Bern

1 Providers

St. Urban

1 Providers

Schüpfen

1 Providers

Uettligen

1 Providers

Dennigkofen

1 Providers

Le Locle

1 Providers

Brügg BE

1 Providers

Magglingen/Macolin

1 Providers

Matten

1 Providers

Brügg

1 Providers

Gampelen

1 Providers

Rüderswil

1 Providers

Brig-Glis

1 Providers

Auswil

1 Providers

Wynigen

1 Providers

Lotzwil

1 Providers

Arch

1 Providers

Dotzigen

1 Providers

Laupen

1 Providers

Schwarzhäusern

1 Providers

Schmitten FR

1 Providers

Krauchthal

1 Providers

Schliern b. Köniz

1 Providers

Münster

1 Providers

Radelfingen

1 Providers

Brienz

1 Providers

Lalden

1 Providers

Laupen BE

1 Providers

Sumiswald

1 Providers

Bern-Breitenrain

1 Providers

Treiten

1 Providers

Zweisimmen

1 Providers

Schwanden im Emmental

1 Providers

Grindelwald

1 Providers

Rubigen

1 Providers

Rüfenacht

1 Providers

Ostrmundigen

1 Providers

Rüti bei Büren

1 Providers

Erlach

1 Providers

Büren a. A.

1 Providers

Selzach

1 Providers

Schönried

1 Providers

Muri bei Bern

1 Providers

Zermatt

1 Providers

Wengen

1 Providers

Thierachern

1 Providers

Lengnau BE

1 Providers

Büetigen

1 Providers

Lauterbrunnen

1 Providers

Brig

1 Providers

Zauggenried

1 Providers

Bettlach

1 Providers

Hinterkappelen, Wohlen bei Bern

1 Providers

Bolligen

1 Providers

Childcare in canton BE

Kita fischerweg

Kita Eymann

Ginkjo's Atelier

Flex-Kita fischerweg

Tagesmutter mit Herz in 3125 Toffen, Gürbetal

Spielgruppe Sünneli

Childcare in Canton Bern

Childcare vouchers in Canton Bern

Legal framework

Tax deduction in Canton Bern

Cities in canton

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