Living in Graubünden
Childcare and Family Life
Childcare that works for you
Modern childcare
With more than 40 day-care centres, professional family day-care providers and modern facilities, the canton of Graubünden makes it easy to combine career and family life. For example, Graubünden's specialist childcare organisation famur offers highly flexible care models through its own “fägnäscht” day-care centre, including weekend and overnight care where required – a tremendous help for parents who work shifts or irregular hours.
Another practical advantage for families: the cantonal Quint system offers a fair and transparent online process for applying for childcare subsidies, helping to ease the pressure on the family budget.
Room to grow
From skatepark to Freestyle Academy
In addition to professional care for younger children, Graubünden offers teenagers an unrivalled environment in which to explore their interests. The umbrella organisation for child and youth development (jugend.gr) supports active youth participation in municipalities through temporary initiatives such as JugendMobil and long-term projects such as the VoilaGraubünden addiction-prevention programme and the participation programme. When young people get involved, great projects can emerge, as demonstrated by the Obere Au skatepark and the youth centre in Val Müstair.
jugend.gr also provides education, information and networking on youth work, youth culture, prevention and participation. Those seeking the ultimate sporting balance will find not only endless nature right on their doorstep, but also outstanding attractions such as the Freestyle Academy in LAAX.
Further information about families and childcare in Graubünden
Health and insurance
Low premiums, high quality of life
Graubünden offers an excellent, comprehensive healthcare system that also provides peace of mind. With insurance premiums below the national average, families simply have more left at the end of the month.
