Childcare in canton JU
All childcare options in canton JU
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Cities
| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Creche (daycare), full day | CHF 80–110 per day | Income-dependent |
| Groupe de jeu (playgroup) | CHF 10–18 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Maman de jour (day mother) | CHF 5–9 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Jura
Canton Jura is the youngest canton in Switzerland and offers a growing childcare range. In Delemont and Porrentruy there are daycare centres and playgroups. The canton actively promotes the expansion of supplementary childcare.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Jura, the canton and municipalities contribute to childcare costs:
- Income-dependent rates at recognised facilities
- The canton subsidises childcare facilities directly
- Check with your municipality about the current rates
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Jura:
- Creches require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Service de l'action sociale
Tax deduction in Canton JU
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton JU:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax JU | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 10'600 |
| 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: Jura: Journal officiel 10/2026, art. 32g · Rules checked on 14.07.2026