For many families accustomed to vacationing in South Bali hubs like Nusa Dua or Jimbaran, the hotel Kids Club is a lifesaver. You drop the children off in a room full of toys, and they are supervised by hotel staff for a few hours.
However, as you drive East toward Amed, you will notice something immediately: there are almost no Kids Clubs here.
Amed is dominated by boutique hotels and private villas that prioritize tranquility and authenticity. Here, childcare shifts from a “group facility” model to a one-on-one personal service. Here is why the Amed childcare model often provides a superior experience for both parents and children.
1. Dedicated One-on-One Attention
In a Kids Club, one or two staff members might oversee 10 to 15 children at once. In Amed, with a dedicated nanny, your child receives 100% of the attention.
- Safety: Your nanny watches your child’s every step, which is crucial around villa infinity pools that often lack safety fences.
- Specific Needs: If your child has a strict nap schedule or specific food allergies, the nanny focuses entirely on those details—something difficult to manage in a crowded Kids Club environment.
2. Nature as the “Playroom”
Most Kids Clubs are confined to air-conditioned rooms with plastic toys or TV screens. In Amed, the “playroom” is the great outdoors.
- Activities: An Amed nanny will take your child to collect seashells on the black volcanic sand, feed local village chickens, or watch the colorful Jukung fishing boats return from the sea.
- Sensory Stimulation: This is a much richer learning experience than playing inside a hotel room.
3. Incredible Time Flexibility
Kids Clubs typically have rigid operating hours (e.g., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
- In Amed: Your nanny follows your family’s rhythm. Want to go for a sunrise dive at 6:00 AM? Your nanny can arrive early. Want a romantic sunset dinner on the beach? Your nanny stays with the kids at the villa. This flexibility is the secret to a truly stress-free holiday.
4. A Deep Cultural Connection
This is the most profound difference. In a Kids Club, interactions are often transactional. In Amed, nannies are often treated like part of the family during your stay.
- Children learn basic Balinese words, watch how traditional offerings (Canang Sari) are made, and experience the genuine warmth of the local community. These emotional bonds are often the most cherished memories children take home from Bali.
Which is Better?
If you are looking for a place where your child can watch movies in an AC room with other children, a Kids Club is the way to go. However, if you want a deep, flexible, and safe experience where your child can interact directly with the beauty of East Bali, then hiring a nanny in Amed is the ultimate choice.
Amed isn’t about mass facilities; it’s about personal connection and peace of mind—for both you and your little ones.