A welcoming environment
Offering a nurturing environment, The Early Learning School- Kindergarten at St. George’s welcomes children from 18 months to 3 years old who benefit from a unique, bilingual learning environment with a family atmosphere. Children from 18 months to 3 years are cared for in our Early Learning School, while admission to Foundation Stage is from 3 years old. All visitors comment on the calm and purposeful feeling in the Kindergarten Chalet, where children are at the heart of all we do.
Personalised care
The personalised attention, respect, and care of each individual, together with clear aims for progression, allows every child to receive the best possible start to their educational journey. We are proud to use the Reggio-Emilia Inspired approach to maximise your child’s development and learning opportunities. This is a powerful, child-centric approach to pedagogy.
Well-supported transition
We work closely to guarantee a smooth transition from our crèche to the school and introduce the latest creative innovations in education. We welcome children from a broad international community and specialised educators work with children in small groups to ensure all children experience a warm introduction to St. George’s. We also offer extended childcare options.
Why our Kindergarten in Montreux
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A bilingual English/French environment |
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Reggio Emilia philosophy, focused on developing your child's unique abilities |
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Flexible childcare solutions |
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Plenty of time outdoors, including dedicated play time in our adventure playgrounds |
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Easy transfer from Kindergarten (Crèche) to Foundation Stage and beyond at St. George's |
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Healthy hot meals provided daily, cooked on the premises |
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Secure on-site parking makes drop-offs or collection of children convenient and safe |
Learn more about our Kindergarten (Crèche)
Le Chalet (our Kindergarten) is a unique early learning facility structure with extended opening hours. We are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Half day without a nap
08:00am - 12:00pm
Half day with a nap
08:00am - 2:00pm
Afternoon half day
1:45pm - 6:00 pm
Whole day
08:00am - 6:00pm
The kindergarten (crèche) accommodates a maximum of 14 children per session.
The kindergarten (crèche) benefits from an operating license delivered by l'Office de l'accueil de jour des enfants (OAJE).
Holidays 2022-2023
| Summer Holidays | Friday 29th July 2022 | ||
| First day | Start of class | Monday 21st August 2022 | 07:45 |
| Jeûne Fédérale | Holiday | Monday 19th September 2022 | |
| Christmas | End of class | Friday 23rd December 2022 | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Monday 9th January 2023 | 07:45 | |
| Easter | End of class | Thursday 6th April 2023 | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Tuesday 11th April 2023 | 07:45 | |
| Ascension | Holiday | Thursday 18th- Friday 19th May 2023 | |
| Whitsun | Holiday | Monday 29th May 2023 | |
| Summer Vacation | End of class | Monday 31st July 2023 | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Monday 21st August 2023 | 07:45 |
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