Childcare Options
Guardería (0-3 years)
Private nurseries. Cost: €300-700/month.
Escuela Infantil (0-6 years)
More formal early education. Public options are limited; private attached to international schools €400-800/month.
Nannies
€8-15/hour. Find through expat groups or agencies.
Au Pairs
€70-90/week pocket money plus room and board for 25-30 hours childcare.
International School Nurseries
Aloha College: From age 3, €6,000-9,000/year Laude San Pedro: From age 1, €5,000-8,000/year Swans: From age 3, €5,500-8,500/yearWhat to Consider
- Location and hours
- Language (Spanish immersion vs English)
- Staff qualifications and ratios
- Settling-in process
Spanish System
- 0-3 years: Private guarderías or public (limited places)
- 3-6 years: Free public pre-school available