Meribel childcare options | La Tania childcare options

Skiing is the perfect family holiday. A holiday for all of the family to enjoy together, often three generations share and enjoy the experience.

Alpine Action does not offer Childcare Facilities in-house. We feel that childcare is something best left to qualified professionals. 

Alpine Action holidays are however suited to families, as our chalets offer a home from home experience. You can also use the half-price discount on extra beds in some of our chalets in Meribel, Chalet de Launey and Chalet du Guide and in La Tania, Chalet Hanneke and Chalet Cote Coeur, to bring children for little more than the cost of a flight, although in the majority of cases a 15% discount is applied to the brochure price for any child under 12 years. Children under 2 are charged at £95 each. We will provide a cot and highchair.

Chalets are more relaxing for families than hotels, where parents are constantly worried that their brood will upset fellow guests, or self-catering apartments, where most of someone’s holiday will be spent shopping, cooking and clearing up.

A successful family ski holiday is one of the best experiences you can participate in. However the wrong decision or plan can lead to disaster. We strongly recommend that you read the following and if you are in any doubt please contact Dionne Heasman in the UK office who has taken her child as a baby and toddler in the last few years for some helpful advice.

Ski schools get booked early, so if you require lessons for your children, we strongly recommend that you pre-book all ski lessons for any date.

You can view all details about ski lessons on our website including prices and timetables. You can contact most ski schools by telephone or by e-mail and website. Generally, the independent schools that we recommend have smaller classes than the ESF (École de Ski Français). It is advisable to pre-book all your ski lessons to avoid any disappointment. This is important for booking all weeks of the season, but in particular, Christmas, New Year and Half Term holidays.  Family holidays can be ruined because classes are full and there are no instructors available.

Children's clothes need to be warmer than adults’, ideally one-piece suits, however many of the childrens 2 pieces suits have braces on the pants and extra glove covers. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Your children will almost certainly need two pairs, at least, because even if they don’t keep falling over, they’ll probably soak their mittens throwing snowballs!

		All children should wear helmets and most ski schools will insist, these can be hired from the hire shops in both Meribel and La Tania. We would also recommend that children wear goggles with their helmets, it covers most of their faces and are strapped in on the back so do not fall off, as sunglasses do. Once they stop for lunch, they remove the helmet and goggles, and need a hat or cap and wraparound sunglasses that stay on.  Children need easily applied sun block (you can ask the instructor to re-apply it) and lip salve with a sun screen. Clothes cannot be hired in Meribel or La Tania, but skis, boots and helmets are not a problem.

Toddlers and babies don’t really gain much from being on a ski holiday themselves. Most of them never leave the chalet. Some nearly-three year-olds manage a little skiing, but normally it will involve being carried up the nursery slopes and released to schuss and crash! This can be very hard work for the parent.

Tobogganing/bum boarding can end in tears for two year-olds, although slightly older toddlers may enjoy it in good weather. But it is hard work.  Their resistance is not helped by dry air or central heating; they suffer from both the cold and the ultra-violet; small babies’ ears are not very good at handling pressure variations; toddlers are a constant worry around fireplaces, staircases and stone floors. And it is a long journey for the babies and parents on the flight and coach so bring favourite toys to keep amused.

When taking a whole chalet with your group, it is advisable to discuss this with us, we can often offer a much better deal for a carer. Alternatively see the childcare options for under three’s.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRE-BOOK ALL YOUR CHILD CARECARE REQUIREMENTS 

MERIBEL CHILDCARE OPTIONS

Kidsetc (from 3 months)

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T: 04 79 00 71 39
Chalet Franoux - Route St Joseph, 73550 Les Allues
Open from 0900 until 1700

Kids Etcetera is a well established childcare company designed to meet the needs of all families who travel to the Méribel Valley and La Tania with children of all ages. They can provide peace of mind with a fully flexible Private Nanny Service at your own chalet or at the Kids Playgroup which is a chalet built and designed for the sole purpose childcare. Full and half days are available all helping to meet individual family requirements, as well as delivering supplied kids equipment to your holiday accommodation. A private nanny will make her own way to your chalet there is a pick up and drop of service available from your chalet should you choose to use the Playgroup. You can even hire a buggy from Kidsetd

For all terms and conditions please see the Kidsetc website.

Merinannies from babies upto 14 years

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t: 01858 468820 UK Number
Mobile / Text : +44(0) 7860925055 

Their Nannies will arrive at your accommodation with a bag full of exciting and stimulating activities and games and, with your consent, accompany your children on outside activities, ensuring your children enjoy their time while you enjoy yours. The nannies work from 9 to 5pm every day of the week However, this is a flexible service and hours can be arranged to suit your individual requirements. Babysitting services are available outside of the Nanny Service hours; however, they do need to be booked in advance. 

The costs shown are per Nanny per session for the given number of children that the Nanny is looking after.

Les Saturnins (From 18 months to 3 years)

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ESF – Meribel
T: 04 79 08 66 90 - Fax 04 79 08 60 80
Le Parc Olympique - La Chaudanne - 73550 Méribel

At the Parc Olympic, Ice Rink Building in 'La Chaudanne' Les Saturnins crèche offer care from 18 months to 3 years and is conveniently located the main ski area. They offer fun play areas inside and out (weather permitting) you can choose if you would like to have mornings, afternoons and full days with lunch cover.  A fairly flexible service.

MORNING & AFTERNOON	HOURS	EUROS
1 day	0900-12.00 & 1400-17.00	39.60
6 days		207.90
1 morning	0900-12.00	23.10
6 mornings		120.90
1 afternoon	14.00-17.00	20.50
6 afternoons		110.80
1 lunch	12.00 – 1400	20
6 lunches		119.70

 P’tits Loups (From 3 to 5 years)

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E.S.F Méribel, Maison du Tourisme BP. 17, 73551 Méribel Cedex
T: 04 79 08 60 31
Fax : 04 79 08 60 80

Designed to help your little ones discover the joys of their first sliding experience, from the age of 3 years old and upwards. Children learn to discover snow by playing games, sliding, sledging and skiing in protected play areas, all under the watchful supervision of qualified instructors. And at the end of the week they take their first test depending on their progress: “Piou-Piou”, “Flocon”, or “Ourson”.

For Children over 5 years they are able to start ski school, please see these options and choices.

Les Farfadets (nanny agency)

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BOOK ONLINE

New for the winter season 2006/2007 Les Farfadets and Merinannies have joined their forces to provide you with the best quality childcare in Meribel and La Tania.

They offer the following:

• Full-time English speaking nannies
• Part time English speaking nannies
• Nappy packs
• Childcare equipment rental

Prices:-

The nanny ratio is of ...

Every started hour is due in its entirety

• No agency fee is due for evening baby-sitting if the booking is additional to a weeks private nanny booking
• The agency reserves the right to alter these charges from time to time without advance notice
• During school holiday periods, full-time bookings only are accepted
• Every booking is subject to availability

LA TANIA CHILDCARE OPTIONS

Kidsetc (From 3 months)

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+ 33 4 79 00 71 39
Chalet Franoux - Route St Joseph, 73550 Les Allues
Open from 0900 until 1700

Kids Etcetera is a well established childcare company designed to meet the needs of all families who travel to the Méribel Valley and La Tania with children of all ages.

They can provide peace of mind with a fully flexible Private Nanny Service at your own chalet or at the Kids Playgroup which is a chalet built and designed for the sole purpose childcare. Full and half days are available all helping to meet individual family requirements, as well as delivering supplied kids equipment to your holiday accommodation.

A private nanny will make her own way to your chalet there is a pick up and drop of service available from your chalet should you choose to use the Playgroup. You can even hire a buggy from Kidsetc.

For all terms and conditions please see the Kidsetc website.

Le Masion des Enfants (From 3 years)

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ESF – La Tania
Tel: + 33 4 79 08 80 39

Starting from 3 years old, an instruction program is offered to give the first sliding sensations, to discoverer the mountain and the snow. The children can experience at first, runs in a sledge on the slope within the Masion des Enfants complex. Indoor and outdoor games are supervised by the BAFA licenced members of our Club.

Jardin des Neiges (From 4 years)

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ESF- La Tania
Tel: + 33 4 79 08 80 39

You child can start beginner Lessons in an secured area adapted to their needs and in complete safety at the Jardin des Neiges. Your children can discover their first sliding sensations, and snowplough turn. Area closed ground of a mini-ski-lift and a traveling carpet. (No Ski pass required) There also indoor and outdoor games to be played.

Les Farfadets (nanny agency)

website
BOOK ONLINE

New for the winter season 2006/2007 Les Farfadets and Merinannies have joined their forces to provide you with the best quality childcare in Meribel and La Tania.

They offer the following:

• Full-time English speaking nannies
• Part time English speaking nannies
• Nappy packs
• Childcare equipment rental

Prices:-

The nanny ratio is of ...

Every started hour is due in its entirety

• No agency fee is due for evening baby-sitting if the booking is additional to a weeks private nanny booking
• The agency reserves the right to alter these charges from time to time without advance notice
• During school holiday periods, full-time bookings only are accepted
• Every booking is subject to availability