Childcare in canton NE
All childcare options in canton NE
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Creche (daycare), full day | CHF 85–120 per day | Income-dependent |
| Groupe de jeu (playgroup) | CHF 12–20 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Maman de jour (day mother) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Employers in Canton Neuchatel pay a contribution into the childcare fund.
Childcare in Canton Neuchatel
Canton Neuchatel has a progressive childcare system with an employer fund similar to Vaud and Fribourg. Employers contribute to financing through a levy. Rates are income-dependent.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton Neuchatel operates with an employer fund model:
- Employers pay a contribution (approx. 0.18% of the payroll)
- Parental contributions are income-dependent
- Canton and municipalities also contribute
- This model enables comparatively low parental contributions
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Neuchatel:
- Creches require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Service de la cohesion multiculturelle
Tax deduction in Canton NE
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton NE:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax NE | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 20'400 |
| 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: Neuchâtel: Aperçu des déductions 2026 · Rules checked on 14.07.2026