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Parents' aid with childcare service vouchers (CSA) in Luxembourg

Through CSA, the government promotes the integration of children into society, helps them to learn and practice the official languages and supports parents. In this article, we will look at how parents in Luxembourg can benefit from the chèque-accueil service.

Last time updated
20.07.24

Luxembourg takes a very responsible approach to supporting and caring for children's education. The Childcare Service Voucher (better known as the "chèque-service accueil" or CSA) is one of the family benefits available to people in the Grand Duchy to ensure good care for children in relation to extracurricular activities. Through this program, the government promotes the integration of children into society, helps young children to learn and practice the official languages, and supports parents in their education. 

What is chèque-service accueil?

Luxembourg provides all working parents in the country (residents and non-residents alike) with financial aid vouchers for childcare services for kids up to 12 years old. This includes support for attending different types of institutions:

This includes support for attending different types of institutions
Nurseries and daycare (crèches and mini-crèches)
Afterschool drop-ins (maison relais)
Various childcare centers
Parental assistance, such as babysitters and au-pair

Through CSA, the government covers parts of the cost of childcare services. This makes extracurricular care more affordable for big families and working parents, helping them benefit from reduced rates and save up money.

State initiative

Chèque-service accueil pays state contribution directly to the institution recognised and approved as a service provider (prestataire du CSA) by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.

How to apply for childcare help system?

To be eligible for participation in the system, the family must meet certain criteria and then submit an application form to be registered. Both residents and non-residents are able to benefit from the system, though people who are not residing in the country will meet more eligibility conditions.

Pay attention: Languages for toddlers

A special state program for multilingual education is offered to kids aged 1 to 4 under the chèque-service accueil scheme. Children who attend crèches and mini-crèches are eligible for 20 hours of free childcare per week, over a period of 46 weeks per year.

What are the requirements for residents and non-residents?
What documents are needed for cheque service?
How to apply for support?

Contact information of CAE

6, boulevard Royal, 1219 Ville-Haute Luxembourg
(+352) 47 71 53-1
MON — FRI
7:45 – 15:30
SAT — SUN
Closed

Parents' financial contribution

An important part of this system is that government pays just part of the contribution fees, meaning that parents are still required to pay their part.

Parents' contributions are calculated based on their taxable income, not including any family allowances or other financial aid received. The government's financial contribution is limited to 60 hours per week and 6 euros per hour (3,75 for parental assistance services).

Free for some!

For families with more than 4 kids, there are no fees on the parent's side for childcare services.

Keep in mind, that Luxembourg's chèque-service accueil scheme works the same for married couples, civil unions or cohabiting couples in terms of household income calculation.

Any childcare hours in excess are entirely at the parent's expense. The available covered hours are divided into 3 tiers, with different rates depending on household details, such as:

  • the household income,
  • number of children, receiving the support,
  • type of childcare service and hours spend there,
  • age of the child.
Let's see the approximate CSA fees calculation

A family earning between 2 to 3 times the minimum social wage (4,816 euros to 7,224 euros), will be eligible for:

  • 8 hours of free educational childcare per week,
  • plus 21 hours of educational care per week at the Tranche 2 rate (1-2 euros for one child),
  • 31 hours of educational care per week at the Tranche 3 rate (1,5 to 3,5 euros for one child),
  • Five meals per week, that are charged at 1,5 or 2 euros per meal.

There are five categories of memberships, available to your family upon providing supporting documents, accounting for different types of support, and depending on the well-being and the relation of the income to the social minimum wage. To find more information on the parent's contribution and see the table with rates and prices depending on the family composition, see the special brochure from CAE.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are childcare service vouchers (CSA) in Luxembourg?

Who can benefit from chèque-service accueil in Luxembourg?

How can I apply for chèque-service accueil in Luxembourg?

How much does parent pay in CSA in Luxembourg?

What documents are needed to apply for chèque-service accueil?

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Authors: Daria
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