Would you like to enrol your children at the Club Mini child-care centre ? Here is some advice for you to read first.
The Arc 1800 Club Mini
Nursery, Club Aventure and ski Lessons
# Our propositions for winter 2009-2010 :
# Infants 1 to 2 years old are welcomed at the Nova residence :
6 half-days or 6 days booking is possible.Lunch time care, with Pic Nic, only on some weeks ( Please contact us). Don’t forget the health booklet of your child.
# Ski lessons are offered on 6 mornings from 13/12/09 to 16/04/10 and 6 evenings only during the French holidays.
Our "all inclusive skiing" service (reception and equipment for children before and after the lessons, dividing up into groups, accompaniment, ESF [Ecole du Ski Français (French Skiing School)] ski lessons, lending and management of the ski equipment...] that live up to the expectations of the "little ones":
The maximum age for registration in the "Mini Club" ski lessons is 8 years old. Teaching children in the "Mini Club" takes place at the Arc 1800 ESF kindergarten. The ski lessons are for beginners preparing for "piou piou", "baby bear", "snow flake" and first star levels. Children have to be "clean" ( no napkins allowed)
Since children 8 years and over and children preparing for the "second star" are more on the ball:
Registration for ski lessons takes place directly at the ESF.
www .esflesarcs.com
Collecting your ski-passes and child-care centre services :
In the event of an order of at least one Club Mini child-care service, including a ski-pass, you can collect all of your ski-passes at the same time when you arrive at the child-care centre.
What documents will I need to show when I go to the child-care centre ?
We will ask you to show proof of age, as well as your booking confirmation.
When can I be sure that my child ’s place has definitely been reserved ?
After confirmation of your payment , we can validate your child’s enrolment, subject to availability. You will then receive a confirmation email.
Do I need to book a long time in advance ?
There are increasing numbers of online advanced bookings. Three weeks in advance is the minimum, except during the February half-term holidays which are sometimes full by the beginning of January. The sooner you book, the better.
Whereabouts in the resort are you located ?
The child-care centre (1-8 years old) is in the resort centre (Résidence Nova) and is easier to get to.
My child isn’t quite one year old. Can I still enrol him / her at the nursery ?
We are sorry to inform you that legislation and the PMI (Department of protection for mothers and infants) impose strict age limits upon us, whether it be for the nursery (1 year), the Garderie (3 years) of the Ski curses(3 to 8 years).
I won’t arrive in resort until the Sunday. Is that a problem ?
No, not for the Nursery as it isn’t open on Saturdays. However, for the Garderie child-care centre and especially for ski school, it is a problem. Lessons start early on the Sunday morning and you will have to wait until all of the children who arrived and were « prepared » the day before, have left for their lessons. Be prepared for quite a long wait, whilst remaining calm and curteous. On some occasions the children may not be able to join their group on that particular morning. This may disrupt your Sunday morning timetable a little.
Which ski level for my child?
From 3 to 4, children may prepare for Piou Piou or Baby Bear levels. from 5 to 8, they may prepare for Baby Bear, Snow Flake or First Star levels.
Why are your ski school packages more expensive than with the ESF French ski school?
Because in addition to the ski school, we offer child-care before and after the lessons (1 hour extra), as well as ski rental equipment during the classes (excluding the helmet). You don’t need to carry the equipment as it is stored on site. The ski-pass is prepared and issued in resort. The medal that children receive at the end of the week is also included in the price.
The ski school option that I’m looking for is not available when I try to confirm my selection (drop-down menu). Is this a mistake ?
The ski school option you are looking for may not be running during that particular week or perhaps there are no available spaces left. Do not hesitate to contact us at garderie.sma@compagniedesalpes.fr.
Do we need to supply our own ski equipment ?
For ski lessons with ESF French ski instructors your child will be given equipment. Outside of these lessons you can use your own equipment.
What are the « Carré Neige » and « Forfait plus » insurances for ?
The Carré Neige covers ski related accidents and the high costs that can ensue (Hospitalization, evacuation from the slopes via ski stretcher or helicopter...). The « forfait plus » covers cancellations (for example, an illness before the holiday) or calling your stay short (for example, your child becomes sick during the week). You can call + 33 (0)1.60.84.75.45 for more information. We strongly recommend the cancellation insurance if you have little ones.
Naps : do children take naps ?
Only children who have had lunch with us on certain weeks ( please contact us) can, if their parents ask us or if we deem it necessary, take a nap at around 12.30 pm in a rest area designed especially for this.
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