Swiss Kitas have long waiting lists — register as soon as you have an arrival date. These English-friendly nurseries and childminder networks serve the international community.
English-first nursery for ages 2–4 near the Palais des Nations, established 1993. Highly structured English immersion programme; also offers primary and language courses.
English-curriculum nursery for ages 3+, run by the Geneva English School (founded 1961). Immersive English with French support; popular with British and international expat families.
Trilingual English/French/German private daycare near the French border, open Mon–Fri 7:00–18:30. Part of a Swiss-wide network; children from 3 months accepted.
Bilingual French/English daycare at Modulis Business Park in Versoix, accepting children from 3 months. Convenient for families north of Geneva along the lake.
Bilingual crèche run by the Swedish International School of Geneva (SISOG), welcoming children from age 1 in English/French or French/Swedish streams. Located minutes from CERN, open 8:00–18:20 weekdays.
Bilingual English/French and Swedish/French crèche in Meyrin near CERN. Swedish preschool pedagogy; open 8:00–18:20 Mon–Fri. Welcomes local and international families.
Private bilingual French/English Montessori school accepting children from 18 months. Located in the Vergers eco-neighbourhood, following Montessori pedagogy with small class sizes.
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