Childcare in Meribel for 2024/2025

There are plenty of good childcare options for you to choose from for your family ski holiday in Meribel.

The ESF day nursery takes children from 18 months to 3 years and is centrally based in the grounds of the Olympic Park at La Chaudanne. The ESF nursery is called Les Saturnins. There are indoor games and arts and crafts to keep them amused. There will of course be outdoor fun and sledging so lots of snow fun.

Morning sessions are 9am to midday

Afternoon sessions are 2pm – 5pm

There is an option of a supervised lunch from 12 – 2pm

For full details can be found www.esf-meribel.com

The Piou Piou is also run by the ESF and is a snow covered kindergarten playground with it’s own ski lift, playground characters and merry go rounds. Children aged 3-5yrs can be looked after during the day from 9am to 5pm. An example of what to expect: 

0900 - 0930: Welcome for a morning/day session

0945 - 1130:  Discovery and learning of skiing and snow games. A small snack break is offered

1200: Children return to parents or stay for lunch

1200 - 1400: Supervised lunchtime meals, relaxation and rest

1400 - 1430: Welcome for an afternoon session

1445 - 1645: Discovery and learning of skiing and snow games. A small snack break is offered. 

1645 - 1700: End of activities

Please note that it is necessary for children to have a lift pass. Lift passes are free for under 5 year olds. 

www.esf-meribel.com

The following is a list of private nanny companies operating in the 3 Valleys:

Merinannies:  Merinannies has been providing professional childcare in the Alps since 2003. Their qualified and thoroughly vetted nannies provide care for families visiting popular European ski resorts known for their family-friendliness including Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens. Their team consists of qualified and experienced nannies who have a genuine interest in children and warm, caring personalities. They pride themselves on the quality of their childcare service and the consistently high standards they offer. Their aim is to ensure every family has a memorable ski holiday.  www.merinannies.com  email: info@merinannies.com Tel: UK 07860 925055

Meribel Nanny Services:  This company offers a private nanny and baby sitting service whilst you are on your ski holiday in the Meribel Valley, looking after children from just 12 weeks to 12 years. meribelnannyservices.com  nicole@meribelnannyservices.com  Tel: +33(0) 633 521 895 UK +44(0) 750 0159 112

Jelly and Ice Cream: Their nannies and babysitters will come to your chalet, hotel or apartment so that your little ones are in their familiar environment. Staff can take your children from ski school, prepare meals and oversee meal times. They offer half days, full days or a full week. They also offer an evening babysitting service after 7pm. jellyandice-cream.com Tel: 01483 338 601 enquiries@jellandice-cream.com

Alpine Child Care links families looking for child care for their ski holidays with nannies and babysitters working in Ski Resorts all over the Alps.  Call Suzie on: 00 44 (0) 7967 241775 or email office@alpinechildcare.com