Are you looking to go away but unsure about ski holidays with childcare? Ski holidays don’t have to go on hold when you start a family. Airlines will happily take babies, and ski resorts across Europe and the US have award-winning facilities for children whether they are a few months old or teenagers.
We work with a number of tour operators who specialise in family ski holidays, or alternatively, our experts can put together a bespoke package for you. We identify the right childcare to suit your needs. The right ski schools, and the right accommodation to exactly suit your family.
Accommodation with Childcare
We can help you choose a family ski holiday package with the right childcare for your children. Whether that’s a ski chalet with childcare or arranging specialist nanny companies in the ski resort to help you.
We can recommend accommodation that has been specifically set up for families, by offering a range of services. From blended baby food and children’s tea, to nappies and sterilisers, bottles, and evening formula milk. Meaning you don’t need to pack an entire bag.
Ski-in ski-out accommodation is the ideal scenario when taking children on a family ski holiday. Not having to walk to the lifts cuts out a lot of time at both ends of the skiing day, and makes everyone’s lives easier.
With older children, some family ski tour operators will also be set up with entertainment. Club Med offers a brilliantly safe environment for all children from toddlers through to teens.
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Hotel Bellevue is connected by an underground tunnel to Hotel Austria. The two hotels share excellent leisure facilities and have supervised childcare from 2 years old, this is an excellent choice for families.
Daytime Crèche Facilities on Ski Holidays
On a family ski holiday you can choose to spend as much or as little time together as you wish.
So whether you want to take it in turns with your partner, alternating between skiing and looking after the little ones. Or if you prefer to put your children into a crèche or nursery while you have time to yourselves on the slopes, the options are endless.
The best family destinations offer superb childcare options in resort, with nurseries and crèches attached to most ski schools. The age at which they will be taken differs, but three months old is a good guide.
If you pick a family ski tour operator, their team will deliver your children to the nursery and pick them up at the end of the day. So when you return from a day on the slopes you’ll find your children happily eating their dinner.
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The hotel features a soft play area for children, a bowling alley and a family pool (with an exterior slide), offering plenty to do once the skiing stops keeping children occupied.
Babysitting Services on Ski Holidays
If you are choosing an all-inclusive package for your family ski holiday, babysitting and baby-listening services are often included or can be pre-booked as an optional extra.
These companies will offer kids teas earlier than adult suppers as they are sure to be hungry when they come in from the slopes. Have no fear, nursery staff help feed your children if you’re out enjoying some après ski.
Many ski resorts will have independent companies that offer nursery and babysitting services with qualified childcare experts. This is a good, flexible option for parents who want to spend the odd night alone. We know the resorts that have these services available and can recommend companies we know and trust so we can pick the right service for you. If you’re staying in a self-catered apartment, using an independent company could be the perfect option for you.
For example, Merinannies provide professional childcare in the French and Austrian Alps, including the Three Valleys, Megève, La Clusaz, Chamonix, Morzine, St. Anton, Lech and Ischgl. Their qualified nannies are trained in first aid and offer a range of childcare options, whether you’re looking for a full day’s care, half a day or evening babysitting. Kids are kept entertained with a wealth of activities, from arts and crafts to sledging and snowman competitions.
Finally, childcare forms such an important part of a family ski holiday. If you have a nanny or trusted babysitter at home it’s also worth considering taking them with you.
We can help to advise you on the best ski resorts and accommodation options to ensure you find the best option for you and your family. Once you’ve booked our expert client services team are on hand to book or advise on any extra childcare services too.
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The complex has a free kids’ club for children between the ages of 3-12. The apart-hotel also has an indoor aqua park, with waterslides, games and an indoor swimming pool to keep the kids entertained.
To find out more about ski holidays with childcare please call our ski experts on 0207 471 7700.
