Childcare in canton LU

Canton Lucerne operates with childcare vouchers in the City of Lucerne and several other municipalities. A new cantonal childcare act (KiBeG) is intended to create a uniform subsidy system. The range of daycare centres and day families is good in the City of Lucerne, but somewhat limited in rural areas.

Canton Lucerne has various subsidy models depending on the municipality:

City of Lucerne:

• Childcare vouchers for families residing in the City of Lucerne
• Income- and asset-dependent
• Application at the Department of Social Affairs and Society
• A childcare voucher calculator is available on the City of Lucerne website

Other municipalities:

• Horw, Kriens, Emmen and other municipalities have their own subsidy models
• Check directly with your municipality of residence

A new cantonal Childcare Act (KiBeG) is being drafted and is intended to create a uniform system.

Licensing requirements in Canton Lucerne:

• Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
• Day families: reporting obligation via the municipality
• Responsible authority: Department of Social Affairs and Society (DISG)

In Canton Lucerne, you can deduct childcare costs as follows: