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	Ski Cuisine
49 Burges Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 3AX			MAP
tel: (01702) 589 543

Based in Meribel with five chalets, chosen for ‘Alpine charm' with locations ranging from central to more peaceful and including ski from the door options. D?cor ranges from the simpler to the more comfortable.
Pride themselves on their chalet hosts and the standard of cooking is a major feature including homemade cakes and biscuits for tea and four-course evening meals. Cooks can cater to special dietary requirements if advised in advance.

No-smoking chalets or rooms

Information not available.

Location of Care

In the chalet.

British-qualified staff

All English-speaking, with recognised childcare qualifications and holding first aid qualifications. The operator reports that all nannies are selected for their dedication, professionalism and creativity.

Staff to child ratio

Under 2, 1:1; 2-5 years, 1:2.

Ages to qualify

0-12 years.

Childcare

8.30am to 5pm five days a week and half day Wednesdays 8.30am to 12.30pm. Activities include arts and crafts, games or if tired after ski school, a quite time with story telling, reading or watching a video. Out of doors, weather permitting, there are walks, snowman building, sledging or a cable car trip.
Children attending morning ski school are collected from their class and given lunch before afternoon activities. Snacks and lunch are included.
Cost per week for the first child is £295 and for eachadditional child £100.
For those who prefer a cr?che recommends ‘Kidsetc', kidsetc, an English-run cr?che in Les Allues, three miles below Meribel centre. Run by a team of qualified nannies, caters to babies and children of all ages. Kidsetc can provide a shuttle service to and from the chalet to the cr?che.

Exclusive child ski lessons in English

No. Recommends Parallel Lines Ski School's programme for children of 6-plus during school holidays. Children are taught by fully qualified British instructors, classes limited to eight children per instructor and the emphasis is on learning with fun. Private lessons are also available for children. Group lessons are £279 based on four hours per morning Sunday to Friday. For more details contact (01702) 589 580 parallel-lines.

Babysitting

Can be arrange locally at €15 per hour.

Other

For children aged 12 years and under early evening supper will be provided by your chalet staff.
Cots & linen, High Chairs, car seats, toys, games and books, a selection of children's videos, sterilising equipment, children's crockery and cutlery, and sledges are all provided.

Adult guide price

From £735 to £869 for a peak week in February, excluding travel.

Child Offers

Under 2s sharing parents' room pay £95 including cot, high chair & meals. Children 2-5 years in own room 30% reduction, children 6-12 years in own room 20% reduction. Children to 5 years sharing parent room: £200 cover charge, children 6-12 years sharing parents room: £250 cover charge.