1. official: inscription at BIPE http://www.ville-ge.ch/dpt5/enfance/bipe_f.php
2. private: there is a number of private creche, garderie, ...in Champel area, just look in the internet under private schools geneva - however the price is of course more expensive
3. a lot of organizations organize day care (http://www.geneve-enfants.ch/presse.html; http://www.genevefamille.ch/qsPortal/Home.asp?N=61455; ..)
4. a good explanation can be found here as well: http://www.cagi.ch/en/Creches_Garderies_Mamans_jour_Vaud.htm
5. Finally - nanny; you can get anything from illegal over refugee to legally integrated in Switzerland just look at the adds in local newspapers. If you go for this solution better consider to register at http://www.cheques-emploi.ch/ in order to be covered against accidents and illegal employment.

Jules1, Apr 29, 2008 @ 22:38

Surprise surprise i didnt get a place in a creche, so i am now struggling to find something/someone to look after my 6month old, i live in Carouge does anyone know anything that will help me ?
Sonia123, Apr 30, 2008 @ 15:08

Jules1, May 26, 2008 @ 15:31

Jules1, May 26, 2008 @ 15:51

IceBear gave you the maximum of informations to Geneva, it is a real problem for everybody, however,if you or your husband work for a big  company or organisation, it would be to ask at human resources Dpt to help you, certains organisations have a deal with Crèche.
Lolita, May 26, 2008 @ 17:17

Thanks for the great list of child care options. 

I am trying to register for a childcare place on the official inscription at BIPE http://www.ville-ge.ch/dpt5/enfance/bipe_f.php where we pay a % of our income.

 Unfortunately my French is not good enough to understand the link.  How exactly do I register? Are there any rules about when you can register (I am not pregnant but heard the earlier the better for signing up)