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Calculate the real cost of childcare

Compare public daycare, micro-daycare and childminder after CAF benefits in France.

1 Your information

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€
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Higher rates in Paris area

Public & Childminder • Micro: 10h fixed

= 20 days/month

2 Compare 3 childcare options

Public daycare

Regulated PSU rate

Real cost after benefits
0 €/month
0 €/year

Regulated PSU rate. No CMG application needed.

Hourly rate 0.00 €/h x 200h
PSU cost 0 €/month
Tax credit -0 €/year

Micro-daycare

With CMG benefits

Real cost after benefits
0 €/month
0 €/year

10h/day fixed. CMG covers up to 85%.

Hourly rate 0 €/h x 200h
Gross cost 0 €/month
CMG benefits -0 €/month
Out of pocket 0 €/month
Tax credit -0 €/year

Childminder

Registered home-based

Real cost after benefits
0 €/month
0 €/year

Social contributions 100% covered.

Average salary 0.00 €/h x 200h
Allowances +0 €/month
Gross cost 0 €/month
CMG benefits -0 €/month
Tax credit -0 €/year

Indicative simulation — Contact your local CAF for a personalized estimate.