Looking for an English baby class on the Riviera?
- Early Years Foundation Skills
- Aug 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 1
Looking for an English baby class on the Riviera?
Welcome to Discovery Den at KidooLand - the most trusted space for early English immersion, sensory development, and parent-child connection for families living in the Alpes-Maritimes and beyond.
🌿 A Gentle Start to Your Baby’s Learning Journey
Discovery Den is more than a baby class. It's a community, a village, and a safe place for your baby or toddler (aged 5 to 36 months) to grow and thrive through:
Sensory Storytime
Montessori & STEM Discovery
Messy Play & Music
Baby Gym & Movement
Each baby class activity is carefully designed to support early childhood development, early socialisation, motor skills activities, and language milestones - all delivered in a warm, 100% English-speaking environment that nurtures both child and caregiver.
👶 Who Is It For?
Families just like yours - often international, sometimes bilingual, always curious.
Many mums who join our baby class are:
On maternity leave or freelance
Looking to support their child’s bilingualism
Seeking gentle structure and real connection
Living in Antibes, Biot, Valbonne, Sophia Antipolis, Golfe Juan, Vallauris, Le Cannet, or Fréjus
Partners may work in Sophia Antipolis Tech Park, run their own business, or be away in the yachting world. We understand - and we’ve created Discovery Den to support your rhythm.
And yes - our bilingual team is here to welcome you. Customer care is in both French and English, led by our warm and friendly French-speaking representative, Mériem Gallah, who helps parents feel right at home.
💡 What Makes Us Unique
Experienced Educators:
Sian Bebbington has been part of KidooLand’s DNA for over 10 years. She’s a qualified early years dance and English educator with:
TEFL & TEYL certification
Jolly Phonics training
SST First Aid (2024)
Safeguarding & SEND qualifications
Digital pedagogy leadership and inclusion coordination roles Sian is the heart of Discovery Den, known for her joyful, creative, and nurturing approach.
Nicola Uberall has been with KidooLand for over 12 years, leading our beloved Playgroup and now co-coordinating Discovery Den. She is a UK-trained nursery nurse (NNEB) with specialist early childhood education through EYFS training. Nicola brings:
Over 20 years of experience in nurseries and schools in the UK and France
Pediatric First Aid (2024), Fire Safety, and Safeguarding certifications
Expertise in supporting children with additional needs (SEND) Known for her calm presence and supportive guidance, Nicola helps each child and parent feel seen, heard, and ready for their learning journey.
PMI-verified structure (France’s equivalent to Ofsted): giving you peace of mind
Parent Lounge: Once your child settles, enjoy coffee, conversation, or catch up on emails nearby.
Flexible Booking: Book by the session or sign up for weekly classes
Free Parking: Ample free parking onsite, and more within 5 minutes at Leclerc
💬 What Parents Are Saying
"It’s such a warm, welcoming space - my baby was just 3 months when we started, now at 6 months he lights up at the songs and actions. I’ve met other lovely mums too!"
"The sessions are fun, gentle and so well thought out. My child learns, socialises and has a blast - and so do I. It’s as much for parents as it is for little ones."
"We made rainbow collages, sang 'Wheels on the Bus' and even had parenting magazines and coffee! It's more than a class - it's a little community."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the baby classes bilingual?A: All Discovery Den classes are 100% in English, helping your child absorb the language naturally in a nurturing setting. But don’t worry - our team speaks French too, and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Q: What age do you take babies from?A: We welcome babies from 5 months and tailor the environment with sensory and movement activities suited to each age.
Q: I don’t speak English well. Can I still join?A: Absolutely! Many of our mums are French and improving their English as their babies learn alongside them. We’re bilingual and happy to help bridge the gap.
Q: How many children are in a class?A: We keep groups small to maintain calm, safety and individual attention - usually no more than 10–12 children per session.
Q: What should I bring?A: Just your usual nappy bag, a snack if needed, and your sense of fun! We provide everything else.
Q: How much does a session cost? A: We offer a range of activities from a full morning at 25 euros, signle session 15 euros and drop in teas and tots time which is free. Our annual passes work out the cheapest per class.
Q: What happens if I am sick ? A If you have signed up for the annual programme then you can rebook the missed session into one of our other classes within a week of missing the class.
Q: Do I have to book the annual programme ? A: No if you prefer total flexibility then you can pay as you go with punch passes.
Remember, all our passes include FREE ACCESS to our PARENTS LOUNGE for regular members, once your little one has settled in and adapted!
Siblings are always ½ price, reach out to us for this offer!
* 1st monthly installment due by credit or debit card via our app upon registration. The remaining 8 monthly installments to be paid by SEPA direct debit each month, from 30/09 - 30/04.Your SEPA form will be ready for you to sign when you come for your first session. Please bring a bank RIB with you to attach to this form.
All our passes can be purchased by debit or credit card via our app iClass Pro,
where you can also then register for the individual session(s)
that you want to attend.
🗺️ Where to Find Us
📍 Sophia Antipolis (easy access from Valbonne, Biot, Antibes, Le Cannet, Golfe Juan)
🕘 Weekday morning classes Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays outside of school holidays
👨👩👧 Trial sessions available | Sibling discounts offered
🅿️ Free parking onsite and at Leclerc (5-min walk)
Want to explore our full range of early years classes (0–10 years)?
✅ Come for the English. Stay for the Community.
🔗 Book your trial session today at www.kidoooland.com📱 Or search for us on iClass Pro app HERE
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