Childcare in canton SH
All childcare options in canton SH
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Cities
| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Daycare, full day | CHF 95–125 per day | Income-dependent |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 14–22 per half day | Rarely subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton Schaffhausen
Canton Schaffhausen offers a good childcare range in the City of Schaffhausen and the surrounding municipalities. The canton is actively committed to expanding supplementary childcare.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Schaffhausen, the municipalities are responsible for subsidies.
- The City of Schaffhausen offers income-dependent rates for daycare centres with service agreements
- Check with your municipality of residence about the current arrangements
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Schaffhausen:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Department of Education
Tax deduction in Canton SH
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton SH:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 9'400 |
| 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: Schaffhauser Steuergesetz · Rules checked on 14.07.2026