How to obtain a place in daycare in Luxembourg when you are a cross-border resident?

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Luxembourg, with its dynamic economy and infrastructure, attracts many cross-border workers. When these workers have young children, the issue of childcare becomes crucial. Parental assistant, nanny at home, municipal crèche or private crèche; it is not always easy to make a choice among the different childcare solutions. However, many parents choose crèche, and particularly private crèche.

In this article, we will explore in detail all the steps to obtain a place in daycare in Luxembourg as a cross-border worker, delve into the operation of after school clubs and after school clubs in Luxembourg, and understand the essential role of CSA (Home Service Check) for parents.

How to get a place in daycare in Luxembourg as a cross-border worker?

For cross-border parents working in Luxembourg, access to a crèche is an excellent way to reconcile their professional and family life. Unlike French crèches, Luxembourg crèches welcome children from 0 to 4 years old. They provide a safe and welcoming environment.

Did you know ? The crèches welcome children from 2 months to 4 years old. For children aged 4 to 12, after school clubs welcome them outside school hours.

The procedures for obtaining a place in daycare in Luxembourg are relatively simple, although demand can be high due to the increasing number of cross-border workers wanting a place for their child.

If you wish to obtain a place in a municipal nursery, you must contact the municipal administration. Each municipality may have its own admission criteria and conditions, so it is recommended to check with the municipality concerned.

Cross-border parents who wish to obtain a place in one of the crèches KidsCare must provide the following documents:

  • an income certificate established by the Administration of Direct Contributions (ACD),
  • the parents' employment contract(s),
  • recent household composition.
     

Then, if you are a couple - married, civil partnership, cohabiting - you must also provide the following documents:

  • the most recent tax slip for the household,
  • if you reside in France, a tax declaration notice,
  • all other potential documents documenting income received outside Luxembourg (compensation or RSA for example).

 

If you are separated or divorced, you must provide us with:

  • a tax slip,
  • the extract from the divorce judgment with the child custody arrangements,
  • proof of payment of child support - which is necessary for the CSA.

If you would like to know more, you can contact one of our advisors!

Nurseries KidsCare : an informed choice for cross-border parents

KidsCare stands out among childcare providers in Luxembourg as a quality choice for families. This Luxembourg nursery provides a safe and educational environment for toddlers, contributing to children's cognitive, social and emotional development.

KidsCare welcomes children from various countries, thus promoting a multicultural learning environment. 

  • A unique educational project: we advocate caring educational approaches such as pedagogy Montessori and the approach Pikler. Our teams familiarize children with Luxembourgish, French and English. Multilingual education and teaching are a boon for children and their future lives.
  • Healthy eating: we offer varied meals to children, based on fresh and local products, in order to develop the culinary awareness of little ones.
  • Eco-responsible establishments: we have a zero plastic objective. We have water fountains, toys and wooden furniture.
  • Our little extras: we have an application Kidizz, in order to keep in touch with the family, but also minibuses to move the children safely!

Did you know ? All our nurseries are approved by the Ministry of National Education and are therefore eligible for Service-Accueil Vouchers!

Home Service Checks: support for cross-border workers

Cross-border parents who work in Luxembourg contribute to Luxembourg social security funds, which allows them to benefit from valuable assistance for childcare services. Cross-border households working in Luxembourg, but not residing there, must go to the Caisse pour l’Avenir des Enfants (CAE) in order to benefit from the CSA.

The amount of aid paid varies depending on your financial situation and the number of dependent children. THE CSA are designed to make child care more affordable for families. This approach aims to support cross-border parents by allowing them to better reconcile their professional and family responsibilities.

The Ministry of Education contributes financially up to a maximum of 60 hours per week, at a rate of €6 per hour for collective structures. In addition, the state covers a maximum of five meals per week. All other expenses are the responsibility of the household. 

Looking for a nursery in Luxembourg ? Discover after school clubs and nurseries KidsCare and find the best daycare for your child. Would you like to visit one of our structures before making your choice? Come and meet us during the open days of our nurseries.

 

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