Family
Organise childcare
Day-care centres in the cities are regularly fully booked; waiting times of six to twelve months are common, so applying to several at once pays off. Places are charged for; many municipalities subsidise them according to income through childcare vouchers or subsidies. Besides day-care centres there are childminding families, after-school care such as day-care clubs and lunch tables, and playgroups. Your municipality is responsible; contributions are regulated differently by canton and municipality.
Who this applies to. This guide applies if at least one child is moving too.
Checklist
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Look for day-care centres and childminders where you live
Your municipality keeps the list of licensed facilities.
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Put your child on waiting lists
Waiting times of 6 to 12 months are common in cities; several parallel applications are advisable.
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Apply for childcare vouchers or subsidies
Many municipalities reduce the rates according to income; you apply through your municipality.
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Check after-school care
Day-care clubs, lunch tables and care outside school hours are offered by the school authority and require a separate registration.
Costs
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Day-care fee not quantified
No total: the items depend on conditions and on your situation. A total without your answers would be too high or too low depending on the case — the cost calculation in your plan uses them.
Frequently asked questions
Who does this guide apply to?
This guide applies if at least one child is moving too.
What does it cost?
Day-care fee: not quantified.
What do I need to do?
Look for day-care centres and childminders where you live; Put your child on waiting lists; Apply for childcare vouchers or subsidies; Check after-school care.
As of: 08.10.2026