In all our resorts we have fully equipped exclusive Esprit Nurseries, available to all Esprit children aged from 4-36 months.
Most are based in dedicated rooms in our larger chalets or hotels but in some resorts we have hired special rooms in local properties.
Our Nurseries are run by qualified British nannies or nursery nurses (DCE/NNEB or equivalent), with child care assistants in some nurseries, for six days a week from 8.30am to 5pm. The location of each nursery is detailed on the resort pages.
The nurseries are structured to provide a happy and stimulating environment for babies and toddlers. A typical day begins at 8.30am when the children have free-play to settle them in and to absorb the disruptions of later arrivals and the occasional tearful goodbye.
Mid-morning they all have a snack and then those who need a nap can sleep in one of the nursery cots, while the other children have a creative session with paints, stickers or other craft activities.
Lunch and high tea are specially prepared by our staff. We are happy to puree fresh ingredients for babies, but we also stock our chalets with a selection of baby food, freely available.
After lunch there is another nap opportunity for the sleepy, and a structured session for the more active. This may be anything from music and movement to making cookies. After an afternoon snack the outdoor fun begins – weather permitting! Depending on age and parental consent, children may be taken on a ride in a gondola, on a bus trip, out for a walk or simply to play in the snow. Older toddlers may even go ‘bum-boarding’. The structure of the day will vary to take into account weather conditions, children’s routines and local facilities.
The day draws to a quiet close with free play and parents are asked to collect their Nursery children by 5pm, and must accompany them please at High Tea in their ‘home’ chalet or Chalet Hotel, where freshly made purées are available.
Where we have more than one Nursery location in a resort, we allocate children of similar ages together so that their fun and activities can be more tailored to suit their ages and abilities.  Therefore your child may not necessarily attend the Nursery in the property in which you are staying and you will be informed of their allocated Nursery on your arrival.

For infants 4-12 months:
1 nanny per 2 infants
For infants 13-23 months:
1 nanny per 3 infants
For toddlers 24-36 months:
1 nanny per 4 children
This is an important element to check when comparing with other crèche providers.
(We may occasionally ask for your understanding if ratios are temporarily varied due to staff illness for example.)