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 our tailored Inspired Early Years 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 2024-2025
| Summer Holidays | Friday 26th July 2024 | 17:30 | |
| First day | Start of class | Monday 19th August | 08.00 |
| Jeûne Fédérale | Holiday | Monday 16th September | |
| Christmas | End of class | Friday 20th December | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Monday 6th January 2025 | 08.00 | |
| Easter | End of class | Thursday 17th April | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Tuesday 22nd April | 08.00 | |
| Ascension | Holiday | Thursday 29th - Friday 30th May | |
| Whitsun | Holiday | Monday 9th June | |
| Summer Vacation | End of class | Friday 25th July | 17:30 |
| Start of class | Monday 18th August | 08.00 |
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