Heavenly Day Care

We recently used the Heavenly Day Care for our 2-​year-​old (2 full days) and our 3-​year-​old (1 full day of Ski and Play). Both kids loved it. The ski instructor for our 3 yr old was very patient with her and gave us a detailed description of her lesson at the end of the day. Our 2 yr old loved it so much that he asked to go back for a second day (luckily, they had availability). We’ll definitely use this daycare again for future trips to Tahoe!

Ok before I go over what’s up here, let me insert my disclaimer:
Our son has NEVER been in daycare prior to our experience here. He’s only been to story times and gymboree. Otherwise he has been with our nanny. So I really don’t know what to expect from a daycare and can’t compare it to anything.
Good things to know:
— Make a reservation in advance if you can. Half day (8:30−12:00) is $ 130. Whole day (until 4:00) is $ 140.
— There’s only one location which is the far right side of California Lodge.
— don’t lose your ticket! You won’t be able to see your kid!
— you can swing by and/​or call anytime throughout the day to see your little one.
— there’s a 1:3 ratio (day care provider: child) which is awesome
What I liked:
— highly organized and were totally ready to handle our son while I was busy filling out the extensive paperwork (which is all relevant and I am So glad they asked all sorts of questions like favorite toys, nick names, what we do to comfort him, etc)
— day care was CLEAN, had hand sanitizer everywhere (helps with my OCD)
— they pay attention to the details
— were super awesome with my son
— had lots of really fun activities for my 1 year old including lots of indoor and outdoor activities
— gave us a detailed report card of how his day went
What I didn’t like:
— it’s really pricey. It’s way more than I would feel comfortable laying even our nanny. But if you are at a loss of daycare options this is really the only daycare offered at any ski resort in Lake Tahoe.
— that’s honestly it… they were SO awesome here. I would bring him back again, despite the price.

Absolutely best daycare. We have 2 small girls, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. We dropped off the 1 year old when she was 8 weeks old and didn’t have a worry. The daycare facility is completely secure, you can’t get in without the code and they check your I.D. and ticket before they let you in. The cost of childcare may seem expensive but not having to worry, at all, about your children, is priceless. Ms. Leslie runs the office side and she communicates very well, is quite informative and responsive. The teachers in the ski and play and half and half classes seem to genuinely care about the children. The snacks are freshly made, they sent my daughter home with homemade cookies yesterday. They have this daycare thing dialed in. I would not change a thing.

Amazing daycare, amazing staff! our daughter cannot wait to go there every time. She loves this daycare more than the one she goes to every day. Keep it up :)

Simply amazing. This day care blows away the one my sun regularly goes to. He does art projects every day. You walk in and he is proud of all the art projects he does. A very small teacher to student ratio and really secure system to keep him safe. It allows us to enjoy our time on the mountain knowing that our son is also feeling like he is on vacation. I would recommend any of the vail resort day cares (we have been to 3) but this raises the bar to a new level.

My 2year old son attended the preschool for the day while we snowboarded. He had a blast. He played in the snow, did art, ect. The place is awesome. Very expensive but worth it for sure!

Best day care at a ski resort. Well worth the money.