Childcare in Chamonix — 4 of Our Favourites

A childcare company you can trust

They carefully detail each applicant’s experience, qualifications, DBS checks and references. You can also speak to your nanny from the UK as many times as you like before you head off skiing.

Choose your own nanny

Their nanny network gives parents direct access to independent and agency nannies in ski resorts. You can check which nannies are available for the dates of your holiday in any resort and view each nanny’s experience, qualifications, DBS checks and references. Once you’ve chosen your nanny, booking is quick and easy through their automated online system. If you need any help along the way, you can call them directly and speak to Suzie.

Chat to your nanny before you even go on holiday

By booking experienced nannies through them, you can speak to or Skype your nanny as much as you like before you even arrive in resort. You can also chat to several nannies to help you decide who’s the best fit for your family.

Nannies

All nannies registered on their site are experienced, ranging from highly qualified nursery nannies and primary school teachers to nurses taking a career break, au pairs, ex-PGL activity leaders and local babysitters. Every nanny’s identification, certificates, DBS checks and references are verified before registration. Nannies can drop children off at or collect them from ski school, provide lunch or snacks at your accommodation, and look after your children until you return from skiing.

Register with them for free to book a nanny

• Register online to request a ski nanny
• Tell them your childcare requirements
• They’ll contact their wide network of lovely, experienced nannies on your behalf
• They’ll provide detailed CVs, references and photos of all available nannies
• You can then call your chosen nannies to help you decide
• No set hours – pre-book your ideal schedule
• No obligation to book
• Pay a flat hourly rate
• Leave feedback about your nanny for other parents
• Book last-minute babysitting in resort

Children’s clubs are held at the Le Savoy and Les Planards nursery slopes, where the French ski school also offers its own crèche facilities. Between ski lessons, children are cared for in a warm and cosy environment by qualified and friendly staff. They’ll enjoy lunch and take part in a variety of fun indoor activities.

Alongside the gentle beginner pistes, the ski school also has its own snow garden - a playful area where children can find their balance and build confidence in complete safety.

Their team is made up of qualified, experienced nannies with a genuine love for children and warm, caring personalities. They take pride in the quality of their childcare service and the consistently high standards they maintain. Their aim is to ensure every family enjoys a memorable ski holiday.

Why book with them:

• long-standing experts: established in 2003, they’ve built a reputation as one of the finest childcare providers in the Alps.
• quality: first-class childcare with hand-picked, qualified, and experienced nannies who are DBS and reference-checked, first-aid trained, multilingual, and local.
• resort knowledge: they offer personal advice on where to ski with the family in mind.
• reliable: a large team of loyal, returning nannies who love working with children and go the extra mile to make sure every family has a memorable ski holiday.
• personal advice and flexibility: tailored to suit each family, created by a mother who’s both an expert in early years education and a keen skier.
• professional and respected: they’ve built a loyal clientele who return year after year, giving excellent feedback.

With a wide range of entertainment on offer, you can rest assured that your little ones won't want to leave! They will enjoy plenty of activities including cooking workshops, sledge races, hiking, board games, magic shows, movie nights and video games to name just a few.

Given that each child is different, and their needs and desires vary according to their age, La Folie Douce offers different packages for skiing and/or childcare only.

The Folie Day | Open from 08:30 to 17:00 | Childcare only

• Ideal for children that don't want to ski. Includes lunch at La Petite Cuisine.
• Price per child: €45, from 4 to 12 years old.

The Folie Ski Day | Open from 08:30 to 17:00 | Ski & childcare

• drop your children off and the activity leaders will get them ready for a morning on the nursery slopes. The lessons are provided by ESF instructors. After their morning lesson, they will be brought back to the hotel and have lunch at La Petite Cuisine.
• Price per child: €95 for Piou Piou (age 4) and €90 for Stars (ages 5-12).

La Folie Kids Apres-Ski | Open from 17:00 to 21:00

• entertainment, movies, magic shows and games followed by a delicious dinner at La Petite Cuisine
• Price per child: €30

A typical day:

08:30 - the activity leaders welcome your children. Depending on the package chosen, they then go to ESF classes (taken directly from the hotel) or participate in one of the many other activities offered
12:00 - all the children meet at La Petite Cuisine where the menus have been adapted by their Chef, Franck MISCHLER, to satisfy the small gourmet palates with homemade and seasonal menus
14:00 - they are ready to hit the snowy mountains again for more adventures or resume their activities
16:30 - snack time