Ski Nanny Training Course
the way to do a ski season
final spaces left to train in December 2025 - all other courses SOLD OUT
Key Details:
certified with CPD
5 day residential course
partnerships with ski nanny companies in Europe, Japan & Canada
Course Content:
5 nannying-specific modules
CV, cover letter and interview preparation
10hrs of additional online learning
Meet Georgie
Exclusive Opportunities:
with Ski Nanny partners worldwide
full / part Ski Nanny seasons available
I completed the Freckles Ski Nanny Course in February 2024 (and LOVED IT!). I then went on to work as a Ski Nanny from December 2024 - March 2025 with Alpine Resort Nannies (who are based in Morzine and Les Gets) and had the BEST 3 months!
It was scary to pack my bags and fly to a different country not knowing anyone but I made incredible friends (mainly Cat another Freckles grad), worked with so many amazing children and came home filled with more confidence and self-belief than I ever thought was possible!
I cannot recommend doing a ski season enough. It was INCREDIBLE!
Get our 12-page Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Ski Nanny →
The jam packed guide takes you step by step through the process to becoming a Ski Nanny!
Snow angels, hot chocolates and ice skating trips are waiting for you…
Course Overview
During the course we will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to do a ski season as a Nanny. Working as a Ski Nanny is an incredible way to do a ski season and you’ll get exposure to working with children of all ages and in a variety of situations. We want you to graduate with the confidence to grab the opportunity.
However, it’s about so much more than just a Ski Nanny season… everything you learn will equip you with skills for life and will continue to provide you with employment opportunities long after your ski season is over.
The 5 modules:
Baby Basics, 0 - 12 months
Children’s Emotional Health
Family Cooking & Nutrition
The Foundations of Nannying
Paediatric First Aid
Key things:
Access our Ski Nanny partners who are based throughout Europe, Japan and Canada
5 nannying-specific modules PLUS online elements completed in advance
Certified and accredited with CPD
Residential; luxury accommodation and food included
Course is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Qualifies for the Gold DofE residential element
Suitable for Ofsted registration (if you want to do more traditional nannying)
We cover one of the 5 main nannying-specific modules each day and the evenings are filled with activities, additional sessions and the odd bit of down time! You can see an example itinerary here.
Elements completed in advance:
Common Core Skills course (3 hours)
Online Paediatric First Aid Element (6 hours)
Enhanced DBS application (10 mins)
CV & Cover Letter mini course (60 mins)
Bonus Sessions:
Confidence and mindset sessions - how you show up matters more than anything when you work with children
CV and cover letter sessions, to ensure it’s as impactful as possible and is specific to nannying
Interview training and mock interview session with feedback
Zumba, yoga and pilates sessions
The Nanny Starter Kit:
All students also receive our essential nanny starter kit worth over £110:
The Freckles Nanny Companion - our 230 page guide to nannying. It includes full course notes and extra sections
First Aid Kit - fully stocked starter first aid kit in our handmade Freckles & Co. pouch
Meet Ellie
I trained with Freckles in December 2022. I knew I wanted to do a ski season but didn’t have anything lined up. After the course I secured a part season (Feb - April) with ABSki in Tignes, which I loved and went back for the full 23/24 season, which was amazing.
I did lots of temping during the summer months - both as a nanny and in a nursery and set up my own Ski Nanny company, Little Peaks Childcare with my friend for the 24/25 season. Wild! We are based in Val Thorens and are heading back for our second season this winter. It’s SO exciting and a journey I could never have imagined when I first did my training!
“I truly enjoyed the entire course. All the course leaders were amazing and a big thank you to Lauren who was with us all week. Her hospitality was incredible, all the food and drinks were delicious. I have learnt so much in this course and I can't wait to continue my nannying career with Freckles! :))” Gabby B - Sept 2025
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“It was a really great experience and everyone on the course was so friendly!! Lauren was really great and was really helpful whenever I had any questions. I would really recommend the course and would feel very confident if I had to have sole charge of a child tomorrow!” Georgie B - July 2025
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“The course was so helpful & I learnt so much that will make me much more confident as a nanny & Ski Nanny! Everyone was so kind & helpful - I would definitely recommend!” Mia C - June 2025
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“With the Freckles Nanny Course, I have found a new love of caring for children. I already loved being around children but Freckles has made me find a new appreciation for childcare which I want to thank the Freckles staff and teachers for. I also wouldn’t have found a lovely group of friends where we all got on super easily. They made the learning even better so thank you!” Mia M - December 2024
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“This was a brilliant course that I learnt all I needed from and I feel so confident now.” Poppy G - October 2024
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“The course provided me with essential skills to use as a future Nanny. It was an intense and extremely informative few days and I feel a lot more equipped to deal with differing situations in day to day life with children of all different ages. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and everyone who trained us made it extremely enjoyable and informative. Special shout out to Lauren who helped us every day, feeding us, cooking, organising activities and making sure we were on time. Thank you!” Imani T - Sept 2024
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“I truly enjoyed the entire course. All the course leaders were amazing and a big thank you to Lauren who was with us all week. Her hospitality was incredible, all the food and drinks were delicious. I have learnt so much in this course and I can't wait to continue my nannying career with Freckles! :))” Gabby B - Sept 2025 〰️ “It was a really great experience and everyone on the course was so friendly!! Lauren was really great and was really helpful whenever I had any questions. I would really recommend the course and would feel very confident if I had to have sole charge of a child tomorrow!” Georgie B - July 2025 〰️ “The course was so helpful & I learnt so much that will make me much more confident as a nanny & Ski Nanny! Everyone was so kind & helpful - I would definitely recommend!” Mia C - June 2025 〰️ “With the Freckles Nanny Course, I have found a new love of caring for children. I already loved being around children but Freckles has made me find a new appreciation for childcare which I want to thank the Freckles staff and teachers for. I also wouldn’t have found a lovely group of friends where we all got on super easily. They made the learning even better so thank you!” Mia M - December 2024 〰️ “This was a brilliant course that I learnt all I needed from and I feel so confident now.” Poppy G - October 2024 〰️ “The course provided me with essential skills to use as a future Nanny. It was an intense and extremely informative few days and I feel a lot more equipped to deal with differing situations in day to day life with children of all different ages. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and everyone who trained us made it extremely enjoyable and informative. Special shout out to Lauren who helped us every day, feeding us, cooking, organising activities and making sure we were on time. Thank you!” Imani T - Sept 2024 〰️
Why complete the Ski Nanny Course?
so you can do the dream ski nanny season
Graduate with:
Knowledge - covering all the basics of nannying and how to access incredible ski nannying (and other) opportunities
Skills - for life, not just for nannying
Confidence - the confidence to go after the opportunity, to fly to a different country and to have a new experience
Opportunities:
Our partnerships with Ski Nanny agencies throughout Europe, Japan and Canada give you the inside edge and mean you’re much more likely to land your dream Ski Nanny role.
Our course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence. Our partnerships provide those opportunities and those companies trust us to train the best and introduce them to the best, which is you.
Check out our full list of jobs for this season here >>
ps. if you want work when you get home from your ski season other opportunities include; festival nannying, traditional nannying and wedding /event nannying
Meet Phoebe
Hi, I’m Phoebe and I completed the Ski Nanny Course in September 2023. I really wanted to do a ski season but I had very little formal childcare experience, so when I came across the course I knew it was for me!
I applied in advance of doing my training with Freckles and got a job with Ski Famille - who were amazing to work for. I worked the 23/24 ski season and honestly had the BEST time. It was such a fun experience and I cannot recommend it enough!!
Our Ski Nanny Partners & Season Jobs
throughout Europe, Japan and Canada
25/26 Ski Nanny opportunities recruiting now!
We work with a large number of ski nanny companies who are keen to hire our Ski Nanny Course graduates.
Completed the Ski Nanny Course already?
Apply for your dream ski nanny job today!
Not yet completed the Ski Nanny Course?
Book onto your chosen course (dates here >>)
We’ll send you the crib sheets to apply for the ski nanny positions
Apply and get a conditional job offer (*subject to you graduating the course with a grade merit or higher and a review on course completion)
Alpine Nanny: Job Description here >>
Zermatt, Switzerland
Team information
Team size: 6 nannies
Current availability: 2 nannies
EU passport holders
Ski Famille: Job Description here >>
France - variety of resorts
Recruitment status
Non-Qualified Childcarers - reserve list only
Qualified Childcarers - 3 full season, 4 Feb - April
UK & EU passport holders
Alpine Child Care: Job Description here >>
3 Vallées, Alpe D’Huez, La Plagne, Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Arcs, France
Recruitment status
4 nannies required
Self employed
Consider both UK and EU passport holders
T4 Nanny: Job Description here >>
Val d’Isere & Tignes, France
Recruitment status
2 nannies required
EU passport holder strongly preferred but will consider UK
Jelly & Ice Cream: Job Description here >>
Val d’Isere & La Tania, France
Recruitment status
6 nannies required
UK & EU passport holders
Hina Nannies: Job Description here >>
Hakuba Valley, Japan
Recruitment status
2 nannies required
UK & EU passport holders
Cheeky Monkeys Morzine: Job Description here >>
Morzine, France
Recruitment status
2 nannies required
EU passport holders only
VIP SKI: Full Job Description here >>
France - Val D’Isère, Les Arc, Avoriaz and La Plagne
Recruitment status
22 nannies required
UK passport holders only
Petit Verbier: Job Description here >>
Verbier, Switzerland and Zermatt, Austria
Team size:
Verbier - 15 nannies
Zermatt - 2 nannies
Recruitment status: 2 nannies required
EU passport holders / right to work in Switzerland / Austria only
ABSki Childcare: Job Description here >>
France - Tignes
Recruitment status
2 nannies required
UK & EU passport holders
Babysitting Whistler: Job Description here >>
Whistler, Canada
Recruitment status
4 nannies required
UK & EU passport holders
Family Ski: Job Description here >>
France - La Plagne, Les Arcs & Avoriaz
Recruitment status
7 nannies required
UK & EU passport holders
My Mountain Nanny: Job Description here >>
La Plagne and Les Arcs
Recruitment status
2 nannies required
EU passport holders ONLY
Alpine Resort Nannies: Job Description here >>
France - Morzine, Les Gets and Châtel
Recruitment status
3 full time nannies
5 part time nannies - this can be peak week / shorter seasons
UK & EU passport holders - SELF EMPLOYED
Alpine Angels: Job Description here >>
St Aton, Lech & The Alberg - Austria
Recruitment status
1 nanny required
UK & EU passport holders
Meribel Nanny Services: Job Description here >>
Meribel, France
Team size: 14 nannies
Recruitment status: reserve list
EU passport holders only - SELF EMPLOYED
Chilly Powder: Job Description here >>
Morzine / Avoriaz, France
Team size: 6 nannies
Recruitment status: 1 x team nanny and 1 x Head Nanny
UK & EU passport holders
Meet Cara
I completed the Freckles Ski Nanny Course in September 2024 - I managed to get a last minute spot and it was amazing.
I knew I wanted to do a ski season and been looking around and applying before coming across Freckles. I was lucky enough to secure a position with Elle and her team at T4 Nanny and booked onto my training after getting the job.
I had the most incredible season - I worked regularly with one family and had other families around that. It was such a lot of fun and an amazing experience.
If you’re thinking of booking onto the Ski Nanny Course then go for it - the opportunities are endless!
The Modules
Each module has been carefully selected, written and tweaked to ensure you gain a broad range of skills and are able to step into almost any situation.
Our training team have been hand selected for their skills, knowledge and ability to inspire our student nannies to learn, ask questions and get as much out of the course as possible.
Module 1: Baby Basics, 0 -12 months
An intensive, whistle stop tour of caring for babies, the baby basics course gives nannies the skills and confidence to support a family with their newest arrival. Our training team are real, honest and relatable, sharing their experiences from both a nannying and parenting perspective.
The module covers:
an introduction to emotional health
managing emotions
confidence
resilience
meltdowns and tantrums
creating a toolbox of activities to take away
Module 3: Family Cooking & Nutrition
This module focuses on building the nannies confidence to cook healthy, simple and delicious food for children (and their families). With a big focus on gut health and zero waste (both from a financial and environmental perspective) the nannies will learn simple recipes, easy adaptations and how to overcome lots of challenges they may regularly face when cooking for children!
The module covers;
healthy snacks and treats
nutrition for children of all ages
weaning
adapting recipes for dietary requirements
clever family hacks
knife skills
Module 4: Paediatric First Aid
A 12-hour blended course; 6 hours of e-learning (completed in advance) and 6-hours of practical. This course is industry standard and a qualification in it’s own right. It’s valid for 3 years on successful completion.
The module covers:
nappy changing
bathing
bottles, feeding and sterilising
slings and car seats
sleeping and naps
baby safety
caring for a poorly baby
Module 2: Children’s Emotional Health
This module focuses on the principle that all emotions are okay, but the behaviour might not be. It looks at understanding emotions in children and how we can support them whether we’re with them regularly or just for a short period of time. The module teaches the importance of creating a safe space for each child.
The module covers:
CPR (babies, toddlers & children)
choking
bandaging
allergies
burns
bumps and scrapes
anaphylaxis and epi pens
what to do in an emergency
Module 5: The Foundations of Nannying
This module is written by Jo, the Founder of Freckles and former nanny. She has worked with families and children of all ages, in live-in and live-out positions. Her nannying experience extends from babies to teenagers and children with serious additional needs. She is passionate about raising the standard in nannying, creating incredible opportunities for nannies and always encouraging nannies to believe in themselves and their potential.
The module covers:
Expectations of a nanny
Duties; housekeeping and childcare
The role of a Freckles Nanny
Managing relationships
Contracts & pay
Bonus Module: Common Core Skills
This module covers the basic skills and knowledge that Ofsted requires for registration. It is delivered online and is completed in advance of attending the Ski Nanny Course. It is accredited with CPD and certification in it’s own right.
The module covers:
communication and engagement with children, young people and families
child and young person development
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
supporting transitions
multi-agency working
sharing information
Meet Milla
Hi, I’m Milla and I completed the Freckles Ski Nanny Course in July 2024. I’ve always wanted to do a ski season as a nanny and the course seemed like the best way to get me there.
Since completing the course, I’ve done lots of temp nannying including a weekend in Italy with 52 other Freckles Nannies working at a corporate event - it was incredible!
Anyway, for the 25/26 season I’ve secured a job with Sarina and the team at Petit Verbier and I am honestly SO excited. I cannot wait to spend 5 months in the mountains, making friends and looking after little ones. Yay for this.
After my ski season I’m heading to America to spend the summer working at a summer camp. With the course you really can do anything.
“I had such an amazing time, thank you to the Freckles team. I have learnt so much and built my confidence especially in cooking. I can’t wait for my ski season and to work with Freckles in the future.” Lauren T - Sept 2025
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“This course has built my confidence around supporting children emotionally and ensuring their safety. The course was super fun and I made some great friends. I would definitely recommend!” Maia C - July 2025
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“I would highly recommend the Freckles Nanny Course to anyone who has basic to no childcare experience as long as you have passion and want to learn it’s perfect! The jobs and opportunities Freckles provide once you have graduated are priceless and it’s a great way to meet new people and go out of your comfort zone x” Natasha B - June 2025
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“I have learnt everything I could possibly think of to do with nannying! I have had the best week and everyone has been so friendly! The course is packed but there is lots of free time to make friends and chill. It felt like a holiday! I couldn’t recommend enough!” Becca Y - Dec 2024
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“I have learned so much at the Junior and Ski Nanny Course. I feel so much more confident in looking after children independently and in a team!” Ruby B - October 2024
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“I had such an amazing time, thank you to the Freckles team. I have learnt so much and built my confidence especially in cooking. I can’t wait for my ski season and to work with Freckles in the future.” Lauren T - Sept 2025 〰️ “This course has built my confidence around supporting children emotionally and ensuring their safety. The course was super fun and I made some great friends. I would definitely recommend!” Maia C - July 2025 〰️ “I would highly recommend the Freckles Nanny Course to anyone who has basic to no childcare experience as long as you have passion and want to learn it’s perfect! The jobs and opportunities Freckles provide once you have graduated are priceless and it’s a great way to meet new people and go out of your comfort zone x” Natasha B - June 2025 〰️ “I have learnt everything I could possibly think of to do with nannying! I have had the best week and everyone has been so friendly! The course is packed but there is lots of free time to make friends and chill. It felt like a holiday! I couldn’t recommend enough!” Becca Y - Dec 2024 〰️ “I have learned so much at the Junior and Ski Nanny Course. I feel so much more confident in looking after children independently and in a team!” Ruby B - October 2024 〰️
Accommodation, Location and Travel
Accommodation
The course is delivered in a large private family home, which is perfectly set up for large groups. It has a beautiful and spacious kitchen, where the cooking course and smaller sessions take place and a large sitting room with wood burning stove where the Children’s Emotional Health course is delivered.
The rooms are shared with 2-3 students per room. Fluffy towels and bathroom essentials are provided. The property has ample bathrooms and a large lawn garden for relaxing on.
We specifically run the course in a family home setting to simulate the environment, equipment and set up that you’ll experience when working as a nanny.
Being a fully residential course it doesn’t matter where home is for you, and we have students who travel from all over the world to train with us. Including; Bermuda, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and Dubai, to name a few!
Location
The property is situated in a peaceful village 10 minutes from Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Travel
There is plenty of off-road parking available if driving to the course. For those joining us via train, the closest station is Salisbury. Team Freckles organise a taxi for those returning to the station on the final day.
Meet Dani
Hello! I trained with Freckles on their Ski Nanny Course in October 2023 straight after leaving school and it was such a fun week.
I was really keen to do a ski season before heading to university the following September. So with the support of Team Freckles I applied to a number of partner agencies and landed my dream job in Val d’Isere working for T4 Nanny!
I absolutely loved my season. Spending 5 months in the mountains was such a lot of fun and I made some amazing friends.
If you’re thinking about doing it - go for it.
“I absolutely loved my time here. So much is packed in which makes it super fun. All the people who run it are so lovely and make everything very homely and go the extra mile to make sure you’re happy and comfortable.”
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“I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to become a nanny. Having babysat and worked at a nursery, the course was a perfect way to transition into nannying. It teaches you everything from the practical skills, to the right mindset, and even dealing with contracts and pay. The Freckles team were lovely, kind and accommodating. If you’re hesitating, just book it, I promise you will not regret it!” Eloise D - July 2025
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“I had an amazing time at Freckles! I gained skills and friends for life from this course, and I feel super prepared for a ski season!” Amelie PW - June 2025
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“The Freckles course has been a truly enriching and rewarding experience. My confidence in caring for children and excelling in my role as a nanny has skyrocketed. The course provides invaluable skills for working with all age groups, from babies to teenagers, and covers everything from nutrition to emotional well-being. It goes above and beyond to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to feel fully prepared and confident in the field of childcare!!” Clementine J - December 2024
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“I have learnt so much all the way from the foundations of what it is to be a nanny and what it includes to how to help a child if they are having a medical emergency. Not only that but I’ve learnt core values every nanny should carry with her. I learnt all of this from the most perfectly selected team of people, some of the most inspirational people I have met to date. I am very lucky to have found this course, thank you Freckles Team, you’re unforgettable 🩷” Amelie H - October 2024
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“I absolutely loved my time here. So much is packed in which makes it super fun. All the people who run it are so lovely and make everything very homely and go the extra mile to make sure you’re happy and comfortable.” 〰️ “I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to become a nanny. Having babysat and worked at a nursery, the course was a perfect way to transition into nannying. It teaches you everything from the practical skills, to the right mindset, and even dealing with contracts and pay. The Freckles team were lovely, kind and accommodating. If you’re hesitating, just book it, I promise you will not regret it!” Eloise D - July 2025 〰️ “I had an amazing time at Freckles! I gained skills and friends for life from this course, and I feel super prepared for a ski season!” Amelie PW - June 2025 〰️ “The Freckles course has been a truly enriching and rewarding experience. My confidence in caring for children and excelling in my role as a nanny has skyrocketed. The course provides invaluable skills for working with all age groups, from babies to teenagers, and covers everything from nutrition to emotional well-being. It goes above and beyond to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to feel fully prepared and confident in the field of childcare!!” Clementine J - December 2024 〰️ “I have learnt so much all the way from the foundations of what it is to be a nanny and what it includes to how to help a child if they are having a medical emergency. Not only that but I’ve learnt core values every nanny should carry with her. I learnt all of this from the most perfectly selected team of people, some of the most inspirational people I have met to date. I am very lucky to have found this course, thank you Freckles Team, you’re unforgettable 🩷” Amelie H - October 2024 〰️
Course Dates & Pricing
You can train to be a Ski Nanny throughout the year. Recruitment tends to open for the upcoming season in May, as agencies like to be organised with the majority of roles being offered by September / October. There are always last minute positions and companies often need replacement nannies and part season nannies to join them throughout the season.
Nannies can be offered conditional positions subject to you passing the course with a grade merit or higher and completing a review with the company on successful course completion.
2025 Course Dates
Monday 2 - Friday 6 June 2025 **SOLD OUT**
Monday 21 - Friday 25 July 2025 **SOLD OUT**
Monday 8 - Friday 12 September 2025 **SOLD OUT**
Monday 13 - Friday 17 October 2025 **SOLD OUT**
Monday 10 - Friday 14 November 2025 **SOLD OUT**
Monday 8 - Friday 12 December 2025 **last few spaces**
2026 Course Dates
Monday 1 June - Friday 5 June
Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 July
Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September
Monday 19 October - Friday 23 October
Monday 16 November - Friday 20 November
Monday 7 December - Friday 11 December
*courses start at 9am on the first day and finish by 4.30pm on the last day
Pricing & Purchase Options:
Option 1
Pay in full
1 payment
Total cost £1,895
Option 2
2 payments
£500 deposit
+ balance taken 14 days later
Total cost £1,895
Have a question?!
we’re here to help, so give us a call or drop us an email if you have any questions!
Option 3
Pay via payment plan
£500 deposit
+ 4 equal monthly instalments
Total cost £2,050
Courses can be attended whilst payment plan is ongoing
Please note:
Payment options 2 and 3 are set up as a direct debit. Once you make the deposit payment the remaining payments will happen automatically.
For our full t’s and c’s please click here >>
Meet Georgie
I’m Georgie and I trained with Freckles in July 2025. I’m mid 20’s and wanted to move out of the industry I was in and into nannying and the course seemed like the perfect stepping stone. I also really wanted to try something different and ski season seemed to tick all of those boxes.
I got the application crib sheet from Team Freckles before the course and sent off a few applications and had an interview with VIP SKI the week after training. I was so nervous but I did it and I am SO excited because I’m heading out to join them for the 25/26 season as Head Nanny in one of their resorts - totally mind blowing and incredible! I cannot wait!!
“I had the most amazing time and everyone from all the teachers to all the other girls doing the course were so so lovely and all the food was amazing! The course has given me so much confidence in myself and looking after children and I feel that it also is going to provide me with so many opportunities in the future I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to get.” Claudia L - September 2025
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“I had an amazing time on this course. I left feeling much more confident in how to safely look after children of all ages and I feel more prepared for the future!” Niamh B - July 2025
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“I had such an incredible time!!! The course is so helpful and an open space to ask any questions about nannying as well as learning so much. Would recommend it to anyone thinking about nannying and couldn't think of any better people to you to start your journey with.” Eliza G - October 2024
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“The Freckles team were so accommodating and lovely throughout the whole week. I am so happy to have chosen this course as I was challenged and learnt so much whilst also making friendships and taking care of my mental and physical health. Thank you so much to Lauren, Jo and the whole Freckles team.” Milla C - July 2024
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“I had the most amazing time and everyone from all the teachers to all the other girls doing the course were so so lovely and all the food was amazing! The course has given me so much confidence in myself and looking after children and I feel that it also is going to provide me with so many opportunities in the future I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to get.” Claudia L - September 2025 〰️ “I had an amazing time on this course. I left feeling much more confident in how to safely look after children of all ages and I feel more prepared for the future!” Niamh B - July 2025 〰️ “I had such an incredible time!!! The course is so helpful and an open space to ask any questions about nannying as well as learning so much. Would recommend it to anyone thinking about nannying and couldn't think of any better people to you to start your journey with.” Eliza G - October 2024 〰️ “The Freckles team were so accommodating and lovely throughout the whole week. I am so happy to have chosen this course as I was challenged and learnt so much whilst also making friendships and taking care of my mental and physical health. Thank you so much to Lauren, Jo and the whole Freckles team.” Milla C - July 2024 〰️
FAQs
some of our most commonly asked questions
+ If I do the course will you guarantee me a Ski Nanny job?
Unfortunately we can’t guarantee that you’ll get a Ski Nanny job after completing the course, however our relationships with our partner agencies are very strong as we can provide you with a full reference and they thoroughly endorse the course. Our students who have grabbed the opportunity have succeeded in getting a Ski Nanny job offer.
+ What's the situation with visas?
The visa system for UK nationals entering and working in the EU is still being established and that in liklihood you will have to get a visa if you don't have an EU passport. With Canada the visa process is relatively straightforward and can take about 3 months. Each partner agency is able to advise specifically on their location requirements and will be able to help you with the process.
+ How much will I earn as a Ski Nanny?
Unlike those who work as chalet host as a Ski Nanny you will be paid a full and competitive wage. In France this can range from €10 - €25 per hour.
+ How much time will I get to ski?
Most ski nanny agencies enable you to work some weeks as full time and some as part time, allowing you lots of time to ski.
+ What's the situation with accommodation when working as a Ski Nanny?
You will need to find some accommodation, however most agencies will be able to help you with this. Most commonly you will be in a big house / hotel with lots of other seasonnaires. It's a great way to build a large group of friends and to have a brilliant time.
+ Is the course certified?
The course is fully certified and accredited with CPD (the continual professional development body) under the title 'Junior Nanny Course' see here >>. It is graded between pass and distinction plus. The 12hr paediatric first aid element and common core skills course are standalone qualifications in their own right.
+ I’ve got a level 2 / 3 in childcare and / or I’ve been working in a nursery. Is the course still suitable for me?
Yes. Absolutely. The course is designed to be super practical and hands on and covers the essentials of being a nanny. Nannying is very different to a nursery setting and the course compliments everything you’ll have already learnt through a childcare course / degree.
+ What job opportunities are available after I've done the course and hopefully a Ski Nanny Season?
So many! You can join us as a Festival / Wedding or Event nanny when you have availability and we work with a large number of partner agencies to offer traditional nannying opportunities (temporary and permanent) both in the UK and internationally.
+ Do I have to stay onsite with the course?
The course is residential as it’s very intense with long days of learning. We are incredibly welcoming, course sizes are small and the property is lovely - there aren’t any bunk beds!
+ Can I book and come with a friend?
Yes, of course. It’s just subject to availability on each course. We recommend booking onto your chosen course as soon as you’ve decided as spaces are limited.
+ I’ve noticed that payment plans are available. Do I need to have completed the whole payment plan before I can go on the course?
No! You can attend your course whilst your payment plan is ongoing. For example if you book onto a course in 2 months time and have a 5 month payment plan. You’ll attend the course having paid 2 instalments and the remaining 3 instalments will be paid after you’ve completed it.
+ I already have an Enhanced DBS on the update service / in date paediatric first aid certificate / common core skills certificate. Do I have to pay for these again?
No, of course not. Simply send copies of your certificates over to us when you want to book and we’ll organise a special purchase option for you with the correct costs removed.
+ What if I’m unwell before / during the course?
If you are unwell before the course, keep in touch with us and we will do our best to accommodate it and come up with a plan. If you're unwell whilst on a course then the onsite team will help you and will get you back for another course / organise extra sessions if you miss any training.
+ How old do I have to be to come on the course?
The minimum age for coming on the course is 16 at the time of attending. The minimum age to work with us and our partner agencies is 18 but we support you with getting work independently before then.
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