Planning a family ski holiday to Val d'Isère? One of the biggest questions for parents is how to balance time on the slopes with childcare, especially if you are travelling with babies, toddlers or children who are just starting to ski.

There are several childcare and ski school options in Val d'Isère, from private nanny services and babysitting to crèches, lunch clubs and children's ski lessons. Whilst it might be a romantic idea to teach your child to ski yourself, it is often best leaving it to the professionals. Children usually learn more quickly, gain confidence faster and, most importantly, everyone gets to enjoy their holiday.

Whilst we have not personally used all of the following services, the below options come recommended and are useful starting points when planning childcare for your Val d'Isère ski holiday.

Childcare Options in Val d'Isère at a Glance

Here is a quick overview of some of the main childcare and ski school options available in Val d'Isère, depending on the age of your children and the type of support you need.

Jelly and Ice-Cream

Jelly and Ice-Cream is one of the best-known English-speaking childcare providers in Val d'Isère. They are run by an English owner and have been operating in resort for many years.

Their team are fully vetted, first-aid trained, experienced and many have professional childcare qualifications.

Chalet des Aiglons

Chalet des Aiglons is another popular childcare option in Val d'Isère, offering care for younger children as well as older children who need supervision around ski lessons.

T4 Nanny

T4 Nanny has been providing childcare in Val d'Isère since 2005 and specialises in flexible private nannying and babysitting.

Private nannying can be one of the best choices if you have younger children with different routines, babies who still nap during the day or simply want childcare tailored entirely around your family's plans.

Boubird Childcare

Boubird Childcare provides private nanny services throughout Val d'Isère for families looking for personalised childcare during their ski holiday.

Ski Schools in Val d'Isère

If your children are ready to hit the slopes, professional ski lessons are often the quickest and safest way for them to build confidence. Both of the ski schools below offer English-speaking instructors and are popular with families staying in Val d'Isère.

Oxygène Ski School

Oxygène Ski School is our recommended ski school partner. Their smaller class sizes and English-speaking instructors make them an excellent choice for younger skiers.

Supreme Ski School

Supreme Ski School is another excellent English-speaking ski school offering small group sizes and private tuition.

Which Childcare Option is Right for Your Family?

Every family is different, so the best childcare option depends on your children's ages, confidence on the slopes and how you'd like to spend your ski holiday. Here's a quick guide to help you decide.

Book Early

If you're travelling during Christmas, New Year, February Half Term or Easter, we strongly recommend booking your childcare and ski school as soon as you've secured your chalet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Childcare services, prices, opening times and age restrictions may change, so please check directly with each provider before booking.