Childcare, costs and support, bilingualism, early development: clear, verified answers for families in and around Lugano.
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Read the articleIn 2026 Swiss maternity leave lasts 14 weeks at 80% of earnings (max CHF 220 a day) and paternity leave 2 weeks. Rules, Ticino extras and nursery timing.
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Read the articlePublic and private nurseries (daycare) in Lugano, official Ticino lists, entry ages and waiting lists, plus 12 questions to ask when you visit.
Read the articleIn 2026 Ticino pays a child allowance of CHF 215 a month and an education allowance of CHF 268. Who is eligible, how to apply and the cantonal extras.
Read the articleNursery fees in Ticino and Lugano: the real cost of a place, fixed or income-based fees, cantonal aid up to CHF 800 a month and childcare tax deductions.
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