Childcare in canton BL
All childcare options in canton BL
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Daycare, full day | CHF 100–135 per day | Income-dependent depending on municipality |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 14–22 per half day | Rarely subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–11 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Basel-Landschaft
Canton Basel-Landschaft offers a well-developed childcare network in the suburban municipalities around Basel. In Liestal, Reinach, Muttenz and Allschwil there are numerous daycare centres. Subsidies are regulated at the municipal level.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Basel-Landschaft, the municipalities are responsible for subsidies.
- Larger municipalities (Reinach, Muttenz, Allschwil, Binningen) offer income-dependent rates
- The cantonal Act on Supplementary Childcare obliges municipalities to co-finance
- Check with your municipality of residence
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Basel-Landschaft:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Office for Children, Youth and Disability Services (AKJB)
Tax deduction in Canton BL
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton BL:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 10'000 |
| 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.
Official source: Baselbieter Steuerbuch Band 1 · Rules checked on 14.07.2026