Subsidised daycare in Zurich

Subsidised daycare in Zurich is run by the Stadt Zürich under an income-scaled tariff scheme. The daily rate at participating kitas slides with household income — the floor is around CHF 5.– per day at full subsidy, the cap is around CHF 130.– per day at zero subsidy. Whether and how much you qualify for is calculated by kibon, the city's central registration platform, based on taxable income, family situation, and weekly hours of care. The flag in the directory below means the kita has subsidised places available, not that every spot is automatically subsidised; allocation depends on availability and on your kibon assessment.

Eligibility broadly requires a Stadt Zürich residence, taxable household income below the cap, and a documented care need (typically employment, training, or comparable). Specifics vary case by case, and Kanton-only kitas outside city limits usually fall outside this scheme. Most kitas inside the city of Zurich do participate, but a small number do not — confirm before applying. For the full eligibility process, the kibon walkthrough, and a worked income example, see the Zurich daycare subsidy guide; for a breakdown of typical day rates with and without subsidy, see the Zurich daycare cost overview.