Zug canton flat rate
Since summer 2026, the canton of Zug will pay parents residing in the canton around 33% of their childcare costs. This new canton flat rate applies regardless of the parents’ income. The exact details and instructions on how to apply for the canton flat rate can be found on the canton’s website: zg.ch/kantonspauschale
The amount of the cantonal flat-rate allowance for the 2026/27 (August-July)
For children over 18 months 47.15 francs
For children under 18 months (babies) 52.6
Childcare Vouchers
Childcare vouchers are issued by the local authority to parents on low incomes. The value of the vouchers, which are paid directly to the parents, is based on the parents’ income and working hours.
The requirements and the amount of the contributions vary from municipality to municipality. We will be happy to help you fill out the correct forms.
We are happy to help you fill out the right forms. More information:
Hünenberg / Hünenberg See
If you live in Hünenberg/Hünenberg See and like to claim childcare vouchers, we will gladly issue a childcare confirmation to the municipality. Further information:
- General Information (in german)
- Calculate here how high you childcare voucher can be
- Application form for care vouchers
Cham / Lindencham
- General information (in german)
- Info-Flyer EN
- Application form
Rotkreuz / Holzhäusern / Risch / Buonas
- General Information (in german)
Zug
- General information (in german)
Baar
- General information (in german)
Steinhausen
- General information (in german)
Kanton Luzern
If you are a parent living in the canton of Lucerne, please contact your municipality of residence in the canton of Lucerne. We will be happy to help you and confirm your attendance at the daycare center. The conditions for obtaining and using childcare vouchers are determined by each municipality.est.
Kanton Schwyz
As a parent living in the canton of Schwyz, you can submit an application for childcare contributions to your municipality of residence sz.kibon.ch.