Childcare in canton FR
All childcare options in canton FR
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 19–86 per day | Income-dependent (ECAS rate) |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 12–20 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Canton Fribourg has comparatively low parental contributions thanks to the ECAS employer fund.
Childcare in Canton Fribourg
Canton Fribourg is bilingual (German and French) and has a well-developed childcare network. The range is particularly broad in the City of Fribourg and the surrounding municipalities. The canton operates an employer fund model (ECAS), in which employers contribute to the financing of childcare through a levy.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton Fribourg operates with the ECAS model (facility for supplementary childcare):
- Employer fund: Employers pay a contribution of 0.1% of the AHV-liable payroll into the fund
- The funds are distributed to recognised childcare facilities
- Parental contributions are calculated on an income-dependent basis
- This system reduces costs for all families considerably
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Fribourg:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Youth Office of Canton Fribourg
Tax deduction in Canton FR
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton FR:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 12'000 |
| 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: Freiburger Gesetz über die direkten Kantonssteuern · Rules checked on 14.07.2026