Childcare, schools and youth in Montreux

Nurseries, playgroups, childminders, the school office, leisure centres and holiday camps.

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How do I register my child for a nursery in Montreux?: On the Commune’s childcare portal, reme.montreux.ch. Five nurseries take children from 3 months until school, from 6:30 to 18:30. They are for children living in Montreux or Veytaux whose parents work, and the price depends on household income. Questions: [email protected]. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What are the playgroups (jardins d’enfants) in Montreux?: Three communal playgroups: La Bergerette in Glion, La Trottinette in Clarens and La Ribambelle in Montreux. They take children from 30 months until school starts, from 8:00 to 12:00, for CHF 18 a morning. They close during school holidays. One parent with custody must live in Montreux or Veytaux. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is there emergency childcare in Montreux?: Yes. The communal playgroups can take a child at short notice, for example for a medical visit or a job interview. You register with the emergency form on the Commune’s page. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
How do I find a childminder in Montreux?: Through the Commune’s family day care, on reme.montreux.ch. Childminders take children from 3 months to 12 years, for families living in Montreux or Veytaux whose parents work. The price depends on household income. Questions: [email protected]. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
How do I register for school lunch or supervised homework in Montreux?: On the childcare portal reme.montreux.ch. The Communal School Office handles the school restaurants (La Cantine du Pavillon and Le Carambert), supervised homework and study, and transport certificates. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What are the opening hours of the school office in Montreux?: The Communal School Office (Bureau communal des écoles) is open Monday to Friday 8:00–12:00, and Wednesday 14:00–16:00. Avenue des Alpes 22, 021 962 78 33, [email protected]. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Which public schools are in Montreux?: Two school establishments, Montreux-Ouest (epsmo.ch) and Montreux-Est (epsme.ch). The Commune also links to the Gymnase de Burier and the vocational school (epmvd.ch). Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Who can help if my child has difficulties at school in Montreux?: The school–family social counsellors, attached to the Communal School Office. Parents contact them directly, for school difficulties but also for social, administrative or financial ones, or simply to understand the school system. Their contact details are on the Commune’s page. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Are there free leisure centres for children in Montreux?: Yes, two, from age 6, with no registration and mostly free activities: La Virgule (Rue de Jaman 8, Clarens, 021 962 80 22) and Le Point (Rue de la Gare 27, Montreux, 021 962 78 78). Children can eat a packed lunch there every day except Wednesday. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
When are the children’s leisure centres open?: La Virgule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00–14:00 and 15:45–18:00; Wednesday 14:00–18:00. Le Point: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00–14:00 and 15:00–18:00; Wednesday 14:00–18:00; weekends according to the programme. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Are there holiday day camps for children in Montreux?: Yes. During school holidays, except summer and Christmas, the two leisure centres run free day camps without registration, for children from 6, Monday to Friday 10:00–16:00, lunch included. Lunch places are limited: sign up at the centre the same day from 10:00. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Does Montreux help pay for children’s dental treatment?: Yes. The Commune has an aid for dental treatment and one for orthodontic treatment, each with its own rules, requested online. Information: 021 962 78 30 or [email protected]. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Who do I contact about childcare and family services in Montreux?: The Social Cohesion, Families and Youth service (SFJ), Avenue des Alpes 22, 021 962 78 30, [email protected]. Open 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is there lunchtime care for primary school children in Montreux?: Yes, the APEMS: lunchtime care on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with a meal, games and time for homework. It is for children in 1P to 6P at a Montreux-Veytaux school with a parent living in Montreux or Veytaux, and it closes during school holidays. Registration on reme.montreux.ch; questions to [email protected]. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is there before and after school care in Montreux?: Yes, three after-school units (UAPE): L’Optimist in Clarens, Scoubidou in Montreux and La Charmille in Chernex. They take children in 1P to 6P before and after class and at lunchtime, for working parents, at a price based on household income. Registration on reme.montreux.ch. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What care is there for children in 7P and 8P?: A supervised reception at the communal leisure centres, with a monitor who checks attendance: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:00–14:00 and 15:00–18:00, for the Montreux-Est and Rambert schools. It is optional and costs CHF 5 for lunchtime and CHF 5 for the afternoon. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is supervised homework free in Montreux?: Yes. Supervised homework and study are free and open to all from 4P, with limited places. It is a quiet place to work, not tutoring and not childcare. Primary (4P–6P): Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 15:45–16:45. Registration on reme.montreux.ch. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Where can I see the school lunch menu in Montreux?: On repas-montreux.kidelis.ch, which shows this week’s and next week’s menu. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Does my child get free school transport in Montreux?: Only if home is more than 2.5 km on foot from the school, counting 100 m of climb as 1 km. Those pupils get a free public-transport pass. The Commune publishes a map of the zones for each school. Children placed in another school at the parents’ request are not eligible. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What is the holiday pass (Passeport vacances) in Montreux?: One activity or outing a day during the seven weeks of the summer holidays, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30–16:00 and Wednesday mornings. It is for children from 7 with a parent living in Montreux, Veytaux, Villeneuve, Chessel, Noville, Rennaz or Roche. A day costs CHF 40 and a half-day CHF 20, paid online at registration; there is no sibling discount. In 2026 it ran from 30 June to 13 August. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Where do children meet for the holiday pass activities?: At the leisure centre Le Point, Rue de la Gare 27, Montreux. Children are dropped off and collected only there, not at the place of the activity. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is there a summer afternoon programme for children in Montreux?: Yes, the open-air space at La Foge in Chailly: every weekday afternoon of the summer holidays, 13:30–18:00, with pool, crafts and games, for children aged 6 to 10. A week costs CHF 20 for Montreux children and CHF 30 for Veytaux children. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What is the Jaman 8 neighbourhood house?: A community house of the Commune at Rue de Jaman 8, Clarens: lunchtime care for schoolchildren, the leisure centre La Virgule, and a sector open to everyone with social and cultural activities and rooms to rent. Reception 021 962 80 20, Monday to Friday 14:00–18:00; jaman8.ch. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.

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