How to find the best kids club for your family holiday

Sometimes when you’re on holiday quality time alone is needed. Kids clubs are a good option to keep children entertained and allows them to make new memories, holiday friends, and lets you sit back and enjoy a moments peace.

Lots of hotels abroad will offer childcare service, but finding one you can trust can be a daunting task. In this post, we discuss what to look out for if you are considering to send your children to a holiday kids club.

So, what exactly is a ‘kids club’? Some hotels abroad offer childcare so that you can enjoy time alone and the kids can make new friends and take part in fun activities. You can find clubs that offer arts and crafts, swimming lessons, ball pit fun, evening time childcare and even clubs for older teens.  There are also some resorts that offer freeclubs for different age groups. Some popular holiday destinations with kid’s clubs include Spain, Cyprus, Maldives, Greece and Croatia.

However, if you plan on using these types of childcare services while abroad, it is a good idea to research ahead of time to find the most suitable childcare for you and the family. For more information and help on finding hotels that offer kids clubs click here.

Other things to look out for include:

• Staff Qualifications – Do the staff at the club have the right qualifications? For example, previous childcare experience or DBS checks? Most of the time this can be checked via the hotels website before you book a place. And there’s no harm in asking!

• Background Checks – Does the club have good ratings and reviews? Checking these before arriving can help you and your children to feel safe while there. The staff should also have background checks and proof of DBS on site.

• The Club’s Facilities – Does the club offer the right facilities for your child’s needs? For example, your child may require additional measures to be in place if they require extra support. Can the kids club cater to these needs? Knowing in advance can help mitigate any issues (or tears!) in advance of when you arrive.

• Activities List – Do they offer age appropriate activities for your children? Researching before arriving will help find the most suitable club and activities for your children to enjoy. It can also give the children something else to look forward to when going on holiday.

• Availability – Do they have availability during the time of your visit? To be extra prepared, it might be useful to book a holiday with access to kids clubs or even phone up before arriving to reserve your child’s place.

• Ratings – Booking in advance means you can also check out their service ratings and help you to feel more secure and looked after during your visits. The hotels Trip Advisor page may be a good place to look to get a feel for what previous guests have said about the service and whether previous travellers have any pieces of advice.

Of course, every child is different and you know better than anyone whether your child will feel comfortable participating in such activities. But by taking the above points on-board, doing your own research, and remaining vigilant, you can rest easy while away from your children knowing they are safe and having a good time. Plus, if a kids club is something you know you’d like to explore while you’re on holiday, it also ensures that the clubs of your choice have availability during the time of your visit making it easier when it comes to finding trusted childcare.

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