Childcare in canton VS
All childcare options in canton VS
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
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| Daycare, full day | CHF 85–115 per day | Income-dependent (varies by 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 Valais
The bilingual Canton Valais (German and French) offers a good childcare range in the larger towns of Sion, Brig, Visp and Monthey. In mountain communities the choice is more limited. The canton has a cantonal Youth Act that regulates supplementary childcare.
Subsidies & discounts
In Canton Valais, the canton and municipalities share the subsidisation:
- The canton contributes to financing through the Youth Act
- Municipalities supplement with their own income-dependent contributions
- Check with your municipality of residence about the current rates
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton Valais:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Department of Social Welfare
Tax deduction in Canton VS
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton VS:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax VS | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 10'000 |
| 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: Meal costs must be removed; without a breakdown, a flat 20% reduction applies. Own-care and third-party care deductions are jointly capped at CHF 10,000.
Official source: Valais: Directive 7.05 du 30 mars 2026 · Rules checked on 14.07.2026