Childcare in canton GL
All childcare options in canton GL
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Cities
| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 90–120 per day | Income-dependent |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 12–20 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–9 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Glarus
Canton Glarus has had only three municipalities since the 2011 municipal merger (Glarus, Glarus North, Glarus South). The childcare offering is concentrated in the municipalities of Glarus and Glarus North. The canton is actively committed to expanding supplementary childcare.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Glarus, the three municipalities are responsible for subsidies.
- Glarus and Glarus North offer income-dependent rates
- The canton actively supports the expansion of childcare places
- Check with your municipality about the current rates
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Glarus:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Department of Economic Affairs and the Interior
Tax deduction in Canton GL
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton GL:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax GL | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 25'800 |
| 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: Kanton Glarus: Ausgleich der kalten Progression · Rules checked on 14.07.2026