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Childcare DACH

DACH Childcare Monitor: Geneva invests in childcare – Germany sees shift in the daycare job market

Childcare in DACH: Geneva's funding, Swiss federal support, the daycare job market in Germany, and childcare hours in Austria.

Oct 21, 2026

Quality & Pedagogy

Language Development in Daycare: How Children Learn to Speak

Language development in daycare: learn how children develop language skills in everyday life and how daycare and parents can support this.

Oct 20, 2026

Costs & Financing

Childcare Voucher Bern: How Much Support Can Your Family Get?

Childcare voucher Bern: find out who qualifies, how the subsidy is calculated, and how to apply via kiBon.

Oct 19, 2026

Childcare DACH

DACH Childcare Monitor: More daycare places – but do they match demand?

DACH Childcare Monitor: New figures on daycare places, childcare costs and developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Oct 15, 2026

Everyday Life & Practical Tips

Daycare and a Sick Child: When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Daycare and a sick child: when should your child stay home? Learn what matters when it comes to illness and returning to daycare.

Oct 14, 2026

Childcare DACH

DACH Childcare Monitor: Geneva invests in childcare – Germany sees shift in the daycare job market

Childcare in DACH: Geneva's funding, Swiss federal support, the daycare job market in Germany, and childcare hours in Austria.

Oct 21, 2026

Childcare DACH

DACH Childcare Monitor: More daycare places – but do they match demand?

DACH Childcare Monitor: New figures on daycare places, childcare costs and developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Oct 15, 2026

Costs & Financing

Childcare Voucher Bern: How Much Support Can Your Family Get?

Childcare voucher Bern: find out who qualifies, how the subsidy is calculated, and how to apply via kiBon.

Oct 19, 2026

Costs & Financing

Daycare Costs: What Does a Daycare Place Cost in Switzerland?

Daycare costs in Switzerland: find out what determines childcare costs, why prices vary, and what support is available.

Oct 1, 2026

Everyday Life & Practical Tips

Daycare and a Sick Child: When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Daycare and a sick child: when should your child stay home? Learn what matters when it comes to illness and returning to daycare.

Oct 14, 2026

Everyday Life & Practical Tips

Settling In at Daycare: How to Get Off to a Great Start

Settling in at daycare: find out how the process works, how much time to plan for, and what helps your child get off to a good start.

Sep 18, 2026

News & Media

Paletti: New Momentum for Families and Childcare

Paletti: The Albert Koechlin Stiftung supports new ideas for childcare and families in Central Switzerland. Here's the latest.

Sep 18, 2026

News & Media

KUM Study: Childcare as a Business Factor

Childcare as a business factor: the Awina study shows the impact on workloads, staff planning and Swiss SMEs.

Sep 17, 2026

Quality & Pedagogy

Language Development in Daycare: How Children Learn to Speak

Language development in daycare: learn how children develop language skills in everyday life and how daycare and parents can support this.

Oct 20, 2026

Quality & Pedagogy

Staff-to-Child Ratio in Swiss Daycares: What Parents Should Know

Staff-to-child ratio in Swiss daycares: find out what it means, how it varies, and what to look for when choosing a daycare.

Oct 1, 2026