A bundled-up child in a grey hat and pink scarf looks up with closed eyes, enjoying the falling snow in a bright winter scene.

A joyful baby in a festive winter top smiles widely against a backdrop of snowy mountains and pine trees from a balcony.

A smiling person in a pink jacket and blue goggles lies in the snow, next to a pile of snowballs.

Two joyful children, dressed in winter jackets and stylish reflective sunglasses, ride a gondola through a snowy mountain landscape.

Childcare & Babysitting

by MeriNannies

Leading childcare specialists since 2003 for your family ski holiday

Location: Val Thorens

Established in 2003, this specialist childcare service has more than twenty years of experience in the Alps. Its carefully selected nannies are qualified, experienced, DBS-checked, reference-checked and first-aid trained. The multilingual team is familiar with the practicalities of family holidays in ski resorts.

Private nanny and childcare services in Val Thorens

Val Thorens is an excellent base for a family ski holiday, but managing ski lessons, mountain time and younger children's routines can take some planning. Private nanny care offers a flexible way to organise your days, whether you need help while skiing, support around ski school or babysitting in the evening.

Flexible childcare arrangements

Nannies care for babies from four weeks old through to children aged twelve. Options include full-time and part-time care, flexible weekly packages, evening babysitting and overnight childcare. Care can take place in your chalet, hotel or apartment, and ski school drop-offs and pick-ups can be arranged to fit your schedule and location.

Snowy adventures and indoor activities

Children don't need to spend every day on skis to enjoy Val Thorens and the surrounding Three Valleys. Depending on their age, they may enjoy sledging at Place Caron, swimming, bowling, ice skating or watching the resort's activities. The longer tobogganing runs around Val Thorens and Les Menuires can also be an exciting option for older children who meet the relevant age requirements.

For younger children or days when the weather is less inviting, indoor activities and relaxed play at your accommodation can be just as appealing. Your nanny can help suggest suitable outings and plan the day around your children's energy levels.

Professional, personal care

The service combines experienced childcare with local knowledge and a flexible approach. Whether you're travelling with a baby or arranging care for children who have ski lessons, the aim is to make your holiday easier while giving the children a positive experience of their own.

Share your accommodation details, children's ages and preferred schedule when enquiring. This helps establish what arrangements are practical for your stay, as availability and access can vary by location and date.

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What to bring

If you need baby food, nappies or anything else, there are supermarkets to provide almost everything you need and they can arrange shopping for you too.

Toys are normally kept in chalets and so are books and DVDs but they advise you to bring your child's favourites e.g. a blanket, book, beaker as they can be very comforting in a strange environment. They bring arts and crafts and books to entertain the children indoors.

Before you travel, they advise you to check with your chalet manager to find out what facilities they have to accommodate children and babies, especially if you need high chairs, cots and buggies.

Essentials to bring are: Indoor and outdoor shoes and/or slippers, waterproof jackets for play outside, boots, warm hats, gloves, scarf, sunscreen, sunglasses (even for babies) or goggles and Calpol, although there are other versions of this in resort.