Childcare in canton GR
All childcare options in canton GR
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 90–120 per day | Income-dependent (canton-wide uniform) |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 12–20 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Standard costs: CHF 10.60/care hour (from 18 months). Online calculator: quint.gr.ch/calculator
Childcare in Canton Graubuenden
The trilingual Canton Graubuenden (German, Romansh, Italian) has had a new financing model since August 2025: Families receive income-dependent discounts via a canton-wide uniform system. An online calculator shows the individual entitlement.
Subsidies & discounts
Since August 2025, a canton-wide uniform financing model applies in Graubuenden:
- Families receive income-dependent discounts
- Standard costs: CHF 10.60 per care hour (from 18 months)
- An online calculator shows the individual entitlement
- The system replaces the previous municipality-specific arrangements
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Graubuenden:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Office for Social Security and Integration
Tax deduction in Canton GR
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton GR:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax GR | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 27'300 |
| 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: The stated cap applies from tax period 2026.
Official source: Graubünden: Praxisfestlegung Kinderbetreuungsabzug 2026 · Rules checked on 14.07.2026