Childcare in canton VD
All childcare options in canton VD
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Creche (daycare), full day | Up to CHF 133 per day | From CHF 17 per day (income-dep.) |
| Groupe de jeu (playgroup) | CHF 12–22 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Maman de jour (day mother) | CHF 5–11 per hour | Income-dependent via FAJE |
Employers in Canton Vaud pay 0.08% of the payroll into the FAJE fund.
Childcare in Canton Vaud
Canton Vaud has one of the most well-developed childcare systems in Switzerland. With the LAJE Act and the Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants (FAJE), there is a uniform financing model. Employers contribute to costs through a fund. Rates are income-dependent and range from CHF 17 to CHF 133 per day.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton Vaud operates with the FAJE fund model (Fondation pour l'accueil de jour des enfants):
- Employer fund: Employers pay 0.08% of the AHV-liable payroll
- Parental contributions are income-dependent (CHF 17–133/day)
- Municipalities also contribute to financing
- This three-pillar model (canton, municipalities, employers) makes Vaud one of the most affordable cantons
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Vaud:
- Creches require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Service de protection de la jeunesse (SPJ)
Tax deduction in Canton VD
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton VD:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax VD | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 15'200 |
| 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: Vaud: Tableau des déductions 2026 · Rules checked on 14.07.2026