We ask parents to arrange their own childcare directly with the suppliers detailed below, because parents often require special and individual needs which may be personal to their child. All suppliers speak good English.
The options below will include half and full day options with lunch if required. Nannies and creche facilites as well as baby sitters are all available options and very easy to arrange.
Child Care Option - All Resorts
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Children and Skiing
Children over the age of 4 will be able to ski. Parents may wish to try getting younger children to ski but in our experience children too young lack the concentration and physical strength to benefit from learning to ski. It may also do their progress more harm than good.
| Name of Creche | Telephone | Website and email | Information | Guide Price |
| Alpe Dhuez | ||||
| Les Crapouilloux | 00 33 476 11 39 23 | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | Day care centre - Children from 2 years. Skiing from 3 years. Tailor-made options for looking after your child | £20 per day £16 ½ day |
| Les Intrepides | 00 33 476 11 21 61 | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | Day care centre - Municipal crèche and drop in centre. From 6 months to 3 years | £2.46 per hour Lunch is an extra £1.76 |
| Grandes Rousses-ESF | 00 33 476 80 94 23 | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | Children’s village - From 4 years – snow nursery | For prices contact company directly |
| Les Bergers - ESF | 00 33 476 80 94 23 | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | Children’s village - From 5 years - snow nursery | For prices contact company directly |
| Baby Club de Tonton Mayonnaise | No Number | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | International ski school - Ski nursery for children 2.5 - 3.5 - 3 days at nursery then 2 days on the tows | 3 days in nursery & 2 days on the ski tows 130€ (£92) |
| Club des Marmottes | No Number | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | International ski school - From 4 years | From 67€ (£47) for 6½ days |
| Les Eterlous - ESF | No Number | www.alpedhuez .com info.alpedhuez.com | From 2.5 - 5 years Supervised ski instructors skiing, games and nursery | 6 day ½ day package from €146 (£103) Full day £190 |
| Chamonix | ||||
| Panda club | 00 33 450 55 86 12 | www.panda-club.com | From 2 - 3 years - Ski school and crèche. Play area, learner slopes and a chalet. Minibus pick-up service to Chamonix. Lunch can be provided. | 5 or 6 ½ days from 205€ (£144) Full day with lunch 340€ (£239) |
| Club Des Piou Piou | 00 33 450 53 22 57 | http://www.chamonix .net/english/services/ creche.htm | For children aged 3.5 years. Ski lessons are provided by ESF ski instructors, in the children’s garden for the little ones. | For prices contact company directly |
| Halte Garderie | 00 33 450 53 36 6 | http://www.chamonix .net/english/services/ creche.htm | Municipal crèche, looks after non-skiing children from 18 months. | For prices contact company directly |
| Ecole de ski Francais snow garden | 00 33 4 50 54 01 60 | http://www.chamonix .net/english/services/ creche.htm | For young children. Playing and learning to slide on the snow in a fun snow park environment. | For prices contact company directly |
| MJC Centre | 00 33 450 53 12 24 | http://www.chamonix. net/english/services/ creche.htm | Day care centre Centre. From 4 to 6 years. Games, swimming, quiet time and picnics. | For prices contact company directly |
| Courchevel 1650 | ||||
| Le Club des Oursons | 00 33 479 08 26 08 | http://www.esf courchevel 1650.com contact@esf-courchevel .com | Ski academy - Children group lessons From 3 years old - snow play ground with "moving walkway" or travellator. From 3 to 12 years old. | From ½ day 21€ (£15) to 6 full days 260€ (£183) |
| Snow Kidz | (UK) 0870 402 8888 | www.snowkidz.com enquiries@snowkidz .co.uk | Nanny service for babies to 8 years. All staff are qualified and/or hold significant childcare experience. Private Nanny service between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Sunday to Friday. The nannies arrive prepared with toy boxes and activities. | £500 / wk for 5 days childcare. The no. of children the nanny can look after is dependant on mix of ages and should be discussed directly with Snowkidz. |
| Club Des Piou Piou | 00 33 479 08 21 0 | www.esfcourchevel 1650.com contact@esf- courchevel.com | The crèche is for children aged 3 to 5 years. Ski lessons are provided by ESF ski instructors, in the children’s garden for the little ones, right up to competition level. When the children aren’t skiing, leisure activities are organised by the staff, indoor or outdoors depending on the weather. Children can also eat there. | For prices contact company directly |
| Les Farfardets | 0033 479 09 11 30 | www.lesfarfardets .com info@lesfarfardets .com | Full and part-time English speaking nannies. Offer a rental service including items such as cots and high chairs. The carers come to your chalet. | Based on 6 day care for 1 to 2 children. Full day £535 ½ day £288 |
| Les Pitchounets | 00 33 479 08 33 69 |
| From 18 months - play area reserved for children | For prices contact company directly |
| Babysitting | 00 33 620 66 37 23 | Jean Louis Voisin | Private babysitter - all age groups | For prices contact company directly |
| Nursery nurses | 00 33 479 08 01 89 | Josiane Excoffier | Children under 18 months | For prices contact company directly |
| Les Arcs 2000 | ||||
| Les Marmottons | 00 33 479 07 64 25 | www.assogarderie 2000.com | 18 months - 6 years in child-care centre. Outside specially designed area where children can discover skiing through play. Older children can try snowshoeing. | ½ day €30 (£21) to 6 full days €190 (£134) |
| Les Arcs 1800 | ||||
| Les Pommes de Pin | No Number | www.lesarcs.com/ Child-day-care-Arc-1800-Les-Pommes .html miniclub@ski-lesarcs .com | Child day-care Nursery in the Lauzières and a child-care centre/mini-club in la Nova. Nursery 1-2 years old - Safe and secure garden, a large room for rests to meals. Day-care 3 to 6 years old - Games, shows, rest time, videos. No ski lessons or outings. Mini Club 3-8 years - Snow based games and skiing – all levels. | 6 ½ days or full days depending on time of year prices vary Nursery 1 to 2 yr - €120 (£85) - €200 (£141) Day-care 3 to 6 yrs €140 (£99) - €190 (£134) Mini Club 3 to 8 yrs €223 (£157) €333 (£235) |
| Les Farfardets | 00 33 479 09 11 30 | www.lesfarfardets .com info@lesfarfardets .com | Same as Farfardets in Courchevel | Same as Courchevel |
| Morzine | ||||
| Powderbabies | 00 33 614 312495 | www.powderbabies .co.uk info@powderbabies .co.uk | English childcare company. 3 months - to early teens. Qualified nannies to a national standard. Full/half day packages. Provide a 1 to 1 service for children under 18 months. No more than three children per nanny. | 1/2 Day (9am 1pm or 1pm - 5pm): £30 p Child Full day (9am - 5pm): £40 p Child 25% discount for more than 1 child Out of Morzine Charge: £50 per nanny (p/wk) |
| Cheeky Monkeys | Mob. 00 336 16122880 Office 00 33 450 750548 | www.cheekymonkeys morzine.com info@cheekymonkeys morzine.com | English childcare company. Care for children in your chalet. Can provide a pick up and drop off service. All nanny’s are qualified and experienced. Have a large selection of activities and toys - suitable for all ages. | Babies to 3 yrs - 6 days from £285 per child 5 days from 8.30 - 5.30 £240.00 per child 3-4 yrs ski 6 ½ days from 12pm - £195 p/child Kids club 5+ 6 afternoons from 12-5.30 pm £175.00 per child Babysitting - £7 p/hr per family - 12am £11 p/hr |
| Outa Nursey | 00 33 450 79 26 00 | www.outa-morzine .com haltegarderie@outa- morzine.com | 3 months - 6 years. Take a maximum of 30 children. Indoor and outdoor games. | From ½ day €17.50 (£12) 6 full days €166 (£117) + meals |
| Club Des Piou Piou | 00 33 450 791313 | www.esf-morzine .com info@esf-morzine .com | The crèche is for children aged 3 to 5 years. Ski lessons are provided by ESF ski instructors, in the children’s garden for the little ones, right up to competition level. When the children aren’t skiing, leisure activities are organised by the staff, indoor or outdoors depending on the weather. Children can also eat there. | From ½ day 36€ (£25) 6 full days €316 (£223) |
| Les Gets | ||||
| Cheeky Monkeys | Mob. 00 336 16122880 Office 0033 450 750548 | www.cheekymonk eysmorzine.com info@cheekymonk eysmorzine.com | Same as Cheeky Monkeys in Morzine (above) | Same as Morzine |
| Le club des p'tits montagnys (ESF) | 00 33 450 75 80 03 | www.esf-lesgets.com | Activities club - 4 to 12 years. Ski lessons are included - Club Fantaski or group lessons. Chidren are welcome if they don’t ski. | From ½ day 30€ (£21) 6 full days €320 (£225) |
| Les fripouilles | 00 33 450 79 84 8 / 00 33 4 50 79 79 79 | 6 months to 4 years, in the Maison des Gets, every day of the week. Qualified staff supervise the children during indoor activities (drawing, painting, water games, story-telling, etc.) and snow garden. | For prices contact company directly | |
| Meribel | ||||
| Kids etcetera | 00 33 479 00 71 39 | www.kidsetc.co.uk | English childcare company. Babies and all ages of children welcome. Purpose built crèche. Private nanny service playgroup, evening babysitting . | Private nanny service €825 (£581) weekly rate €45 (32) ½ day – €75 (£53) full day |
| Merinannies | (UK) 07860 925 055 | http://www.meri nannies.com/ katia@merinannies .co.uk | Private nanny service - will come to the chalet with fun and educational activities. | From £90 per day for 1 - 2 children |
| Snow kidz | 0870 402 8888 | www.snowkidz.com enquiries@snowkidz .co.uk | Same as Snow Kidz in Courchevel (above) | Same as Courchevel |
| Sainte Foy | ||||
| Les P’tits Trappeurs | 00 33 479 06 97 92 | http://www.saintefoy .net/index.jsp?c= 23334 | 3 to 11 years. Well-equipped premises in the centre of the resort. Activities include: sledging, making snowmen, arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games. | Half day : €16 (£12) Half day with meal : €26 (£25) Full day : €24 (£17) Full day with meal : €34 (£45) |
| Tignes | ||||
| Les Marmottons - Le Lac | 00 33 479 06 51 67 | http://www.marmot tons-tignes.com/ jardin_e.html | From 3 to 8 years old. Ski lessons in English. Use play to progress skiing. Secure snow garden. | For prices contact company directly |
| Club des Piou Piou - Brevieres | 00 33 479 06 30 28 | www.esf-tignes.com/uk/les_ brevieres/index.htm | ESF special enclosed area with a rope pull ski tow, for small people. A heated chalet where snacks and games take place. | From 115€ (£81) p half day to €180 (£127) p full day |
| Club des Piou Piou - Le Lac | 00 33 479 06 30 28 | http://www.esf-tignes.com/uk/ le_lac/index.htm | Same as above | Same as above |
| Val D’ Isere | ||||
| Snowkidz | (UK) 0870 402 8888 | www.snowkidz.com/ enquiries@snowkidz .co.uk | Same as Snow Kidz in Courchevel (above) | Same as Courchevel (above) |
| Le Petit Poucet | 00 33 479 40 09 81 | www.garderielepetit poucet.com contact@garderiele petitpoucet.com | Run day nurseries for children from 3 years upwards. Everyday from 9 – 5.30pm. They can pick up and drop off children and drive them to lessons. Brunch/lunch can be included. Indoor/outdoor games. | From €30 (£21) to €223 (£145+) depending on whether you are looking for ½, full day or lunch cover + registration fee. |
| ESF "Village des Enfants" | 00 33 479 41 99 8 | Creche for 3 to 8 years. Full or half days - 9am to 5pm. Experienced staff run indoor and outdoor games. | For prices contact company directly | |
| Val D’Isere Tourist Office | 00 33 479 09 11 30 | www.valdisere.com /gb/sejour/enfant/ structure.php | For prices contact the TO directly | |
| Les Farfadets | 00 33 479 09 11 30 | www.lesfarfadets .com info@lesfarfadets .com | Full and part-time English speaking nannies. Offer a rental service including items such as cots and high chairs. The carers come to your chalet. Based on 6 day care for 1 to 2 children. | Full day £419 to 1/2day £227 |
Please be aware that the above list has been compiled from public resort information, and the various companies and options may not necessarily have been trial tested by ourselves. Please make your own enquiries and appreciate that our staff knowledge or any recommendation from us is unqualified. Parents must choose a childcare option at their own discretion and risk, and take all necessary procedures to research the option and ensure suitabilty of service.