Childcare in canton NW
All childcare options in canton NW
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Daycare, full day | CHF 90–125 per day | Income-dependent depending on municipality |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 12–20 per half day | Rarely subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–9 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Nidwalden
Canton Nidwalden offers a growing range of supplementary childcare in Stans and the surrounding municipalities. Daycare centres, playgroups and day families are the three main pillars.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Nidwalden, the municipalities are responsible for subsidies.
- Individual municipalities offer income-dependent contributions
- Check with your municipality of residence about the current arrangements
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Nidwalden:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Social Services Office Canton Nidwalden
Tax deduction in Canton NW
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton NW:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax NW | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cantonal special rule: A separate own-care deduction of CHF 4'500 also exists. It is not automatically added by this third-party care calculator.
Official source: Nidwaldner Steuergesetz, aktuelle Fassung · Rules checked on 14.07.2026