Swiss Kitas have long waiting lists — register as soon as you have an arrival date. These English-friendly nurseries and childminder networks serve the international community.
Bilingual English/German Kita in Zurich's Greencity district for children from 4 months to preschool age. Part of a Zurich-area group of bilingual daycares; modern facilities.
English-first nursery for ages 2–4 near the Palais des Nations, established 1993. Highly structured English immersion programme; also offers primary and language courses.
Montessori-inspired bilingual English/German daycare and kindergarten for children aged 0–8 in Seefeld. Multiple Zurich locations; year-round care, open 7:45–18:15.
Bilingual English-German daycare close to Cham centre, part of the Children's World network. Countryside setting with outdoor activities, open Monday to Friday 7:00-19:00. App, parking, and meals provided.
Bilingual (German–English) daycare nursery a short walk from Zug train station for children 3 months to kindergarten age (61 places). Montessori-based programme with structured baby, toddler, and pre-school groups.
English-curriculum nursery for ages 3+, run by the Geneva English School (founded 1961). Immersive English with French support; popular with British and international expat families.
Bilingual German/English daycare and kindergarten near Thalwil train station, for children from 3 months to school age. Immersion concept where each teacher speaks only German or English.
Professionally run daycare by KiBiZ, Canton Zug's leading childcare organisation (est. 1975). Three mixed-age groups with 35 places for children from 3 months to kindergarten age. Bright rooms and a large garden next to Sijental forest. Close to Risch-Rotkreuz station.
QualiKita-certified English/German bilingual Kita in central Zurich for children aged 4 months–6 years. Family-owned, single location; open Mon–Fri 7:00–18:30.
Family-run Kita with two central Horgen locations (Seestrasse and Tödistrasse) for children from four months. English information available on their website; located near Lake Zurich.
Daycare for children from 3 months to school entry, open Monday to Friday. Staff speak English and are happy to communicate with parents in English.
Small, family-run bilingual English/German daycare with two groups: infants from 3 months and toddlers from age 2 until kindergarten. Spacious 300 m² premises with garden. Open Mon–Fri 7:00–18:30.
Christian adventure daycare centre for children from 3 months to school age. Open to all families regardless of background, nationality, or language. English website available. Located on Lettenstrasse near the centre of Rotkreuz.
Day care nursery in the Käpfnach neighbourhood of Horgen for children from three months to kindergarten age, plus after-school care. Easy to reach by public transport and car.
Bilingual German–English Kita accepting children from week 14 of life through kindergarten age — one of the earliest intake points in Zug. 500+ m² of activity rooms with a protected garden. Open Mon–Fri 07:00–18:30.
Bilingual English/German kindergarten and primary school on the Horgen campus. Each class has one English- and one German-speaking teacher; children can enter with no prior knowledge of either language.
Trilingual German/French/English Kita for children from 3 months at Baslerpark. Capacity for 50 children across four age-appropriate groups; part of a Swiss-wide network.
Trilingual English/French/German private daycare near the French border, open Mon–Fri 7:00–18:30. Part of a Swiss-wide network; children from 3 months accepted.
Bilingual French/English daycare at Modulis Business Park in Versoix, accepting children from 3 months. Convenient for families north of Geneva along the lake.
Pioneer bilingual English/German childcare since 2001. Four Zurich/Zug locations; Wollishofen site accepts children from infancy to kindergarten age. Open 7:30–18:30.
Bilingual (German–English) nursery and day school open since 2010, caring for children aged 6 months to 6 years. Full immersion method combining Montessori, Reggio, and IB PYP approaches. Open Mon–Fri 07:30–18:30.
International bilingual (English/German) pre-school and kindergarten using Montessori methods. Licensed Swiss kindergarten for ages 3-6. Subsidised places available for Thalwil residents.
Bilingual crèche run by the Swedish International School of Geneva (SISOG), welcoming children from age 1 in English/French or French/Swedish streams. Located minutes from CERN, open 8:00–18:20 weekdays.
Bilingual English/French and Swedish/French crèche in Meyrin near CERN. Swedish preschool pedagogy; open 8:00–18:20 Mon–Fri. Welcomes local and international families.
Bilingual German/English day-care centre for children from age 2, open year-round Monday to Friday 7:30-18:30. Half-day and full-day options available.
Bilingual English-German nursery and preschool in central Winterthur, directly at the railway station. Offers early education for children from 3 months with long opening hours and emergency care until 9pm.
Bilingual English/German Kita near the Leutschenpark and World Trade Centre, for children from 3 months. Part of a Swiss-wide network using an immersion language concept. Open 7:00–19:00 with emergency care until 21:00.
Bilingual English/German daycare near Oerlikon station for children from 3 months. Immersion-based language learning with native-speaking caregivers. Open 7:00–19:00 with emergency care until 21:00.
Bilingual English-German daycare with its own garden, offering nursery and preschool programs. Activities include dance, yoga, baking, and regular excursions to the zoo, farm, and museums.
Bilingual German-English daycare in the Chäsimatt neighbourhood, opened spring 2024. Children learn English through immersive play, songs, and picture books alongside Swiss German. Accepts babies through kindergarten age. Project-based learning with a nature focus.
Established daycare centre operating since 2001, close to Winterthur station. Three children's groups in a charming old building, open 7:00–18:30. Nappies, infant milk, and food included in the price.
Private bilingual French/English Montessori school accepting children from 18 months. Located in the Vergers eco-neighbourhood, following Montessori pedagogy with small class sizes.
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