Daycare centers and childcare systems

Do you live in Luxembourg or are you planning to move there soon? Would you like to find childcare but don't know where to start?

Here you will find:

• our advice on finding the childcare solution that best suits your needs
• the financial assistance you may be eligible for.

Daycare centers and nurseries for childcare in Luxembourg

Safe childcare in Luxembourg

Nurseries and daycare centers are the most traditional way of arranging childcare in Luxembourg.
There are nearly 450 state-approved facilities in the country. Each one meets specific needs.

Private or municipal nurseries: you are sure to find a high-quality nursery near you that meets your criteria for childcare.

To be approved by the state, childcare facilities, whether private or public, must meet a number of criteria: a garden or outdoor spaceis mandatory, separate areas for different age groups, a minimum number of square meters per child, qualified staff suited to the age of the child, multilingualism, etc. Food, teaching methods, equipment, opening hours, and, above all, support make all the difference.

Take a good look at the descriptions of each facility. Don't hesitate to visit them to choose the childcare facility that will be best suited to your child.

Municipal daycare centers, after-school care centers, and public school daycare centers

Municipalities generally offer parents a public daycare service. Priority is given to residents of the municipality whose parents are both working.

After-school centers operate on behalf of municipalities. They offer childcare and even lunch for children attending the municipality's elementary school . This service is available on school days and during school holidays.

In some municipalities, you will find"Bësch Spillschoul" or "Bësch Klass," which are nature-oriented nurseries or classes. Your children will be welcomed into facilities focused on outdoor play and discovering nature.

School clubs service - City of Luxembourg

The City of Luxembourg's after-school clubs provide supervision for school-age children (3-12 years old) enrolled in the Luxembourg school system in the city of Luxembourg outside of school hours. After school, children are looked after in the after-school club attached to their neighborhood. The clubs also operate during school vacations.
All information, prices, and the registration form can be found on the City of Luxembourg website.

Childcare services in other municipalities in Luxembourg

All municipalities offer nursery and Maison Relais services. Please contact your local municipality for more information .

State-approved nurseries

Places in these nurseries are limited. They are available upon prior registration and according to priority criteria related to:

• socio-family background,
• need for special care (developmental delay, disability, etc.).

Rates vary according to income. Contact the National Children's Office for more information.

Private nurseries near you in Luxembourg

There are many private nurseries and daycare centers in Luxembourg. These childcare facilities account for two-thirds of the 17,000 places available in the Grand Duchy. You can contact these private facilities directly. We encourage you to visit nurseries near your home or work. You are sure to find one that best meets your needs.

Approved by the Ministry of Education, these nurseries apply different educational principles: Montessori, Reggio, Freinet, Steiner, etc. Find out about the educational approach, food, etc. to find the one that best suits your needs.

You can find a list of nurseries by region on the website www.guidedescreches.lu.

Kideaz.com is also a gold mine for finding nursery or daycare addresses in Luxembourg. With just a few clicks , you can find the nursery or daycare closest to your home that best meets your needs. Geolocation, virtual tours, available places: all this valuable information is available on the website.

Other childcare options in Luxembourg

Looking for a more personalized childcare system for your children? Need childcare on an exceptional basis (illness, travel, outing, etc.)? Luxembourg also offers a wide range of family assistance services, nannies, and babysitters.

Childcare by a parental assistant in Luxembourg

Parental assistance consists of regular, paid care of minor children, day or night. This type of childcare offers flexibility for parents who work irregular hours. This option is not necessarily available in traditional childcare facilities, such as nurseries, daycare centers, and after-school care centers.

All parental assistants must be approved by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. The Dageselteren agency provides training for parental assistants.

Arcus ASBL, Service Krank Kanner Doheem (especially for sick children) and the AFP-Solidarité-Famille association are the best-known references in the field of parental assistants.

Nanny, home help, babysitter, governess to look after your children

In Luxembourg, there are several websites that connect parents with babysitters and nannies. Please note: if you hire a nanny, you must register them with the Joint Social Security Center (CCSS). See below.

Local authorities often have an up-to-date list of babysitters who can look after your child in the municipality. Ask for more information.

You will find many offers for nannies and other babysitters in the classified ads on the websites www.petitweb.lu, www.webnounou.com, and www.baby-sitter.lu.

Does your teenager want to become a babysitter? AFP Solidarité-Famille trains future babysitters.

Au pairs to look after your children in Luxembourg

An au pair is still a very good childcare solution. This option is worth considering if you have the means to provide accommodation and welcome them into your family for a fixed period.

The au pair undertakes to perform light, everyday tasks within the family. In return, you provide them with accommodation and meals and allow them to take language classes. You must also give them pocket money and days off.

Au pair placements are highly regulated to prevent abuse. Although not covered by the Labor Code, there are rights and obligations for both parties. Here we explain the steps you need to take to host an au pair in your home. The au pair is a full member of your family.

Mandatory declaration of your nanny or domestic employee

Don't forget that you must declare your home childcare to the Social Security Center. You must submit a declaration of entry, indicating the hourly wage you pay them.

To do this, you must complete a registration form indicating the net hourly wage and send it to the CCSS. The organization will take care of registering your employee. It will also collect social security contributions and tax deductions, bearing in mind that social security contributions are deducted from the gross salary.

Financial assistance for childcare in Luxembourg

Approved childcare facilities, CSA providers

If you choose a state-approved childcare provider that is a "CSA provider," you may be eligible for financial assistance for childcare.

These childcare facilities, which may be public or private, can be daycare centers, nurseries, or childminders approved by the Ministry of Education, Children, and Youth.

To qualify for the "CSA provider" label, childcare facilities must meet a set of quality standards on a number of points. In addition to financial assistance, this is also a guarantee of reliability and quality for parents.

As such, you will benefit from reduced rates on your bills. Depending on your income, government financial assistance will be deducted from your bills until your child reaches the age of 12.

Be sure to visit our page dedicated to family benefits to learn more about the Chèque-Service-Accueil childcare voucher.

Multilingual education in Luxembourg for children aged 1 to 4

Since 2017, children aged 1 to 4 who are cared for in an approved facility have been entitled to 20 hours of free multilingual education per week for 46 weeks per year. This means that your children are exposed to French and Luxembourgish from a very young age.

However, the child's mother tongue is not forgotten. It is integrated into the educational programs offered to children and families. Ask for more information at the facilities you visit.

Multilingualism and a multicultural welcome for children in nurseries are central concerns for childcare facilities.

For ideas for activities to do with your children, click here.