Caribbean hotels with baby clubs for 20 month old - recommendations please

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So we are now married and planning our honeymoon. We're aiming to go away towards the end of 2023 - possibly November time, for around 10 - 14 nights.

Our DD is currently 10 months old, so will likely be around 20 months or so when we go (give or take, but certainly under two).

Having done a week with her in the summer, we realised that a holiday without any form of childcare is somewhat exhausting. Whilst she'll be a bit bigger, given that it's our honeymoon, we very much want a family-friendly resort, probably in the Caribbean, which includes a Kids Club OR nanny options for under-2s, so that we can have a bit of time together and do some activities such as diving whilst she has fun elsewhere.

Budget around £10k for up to 2 weeks. I know that Beaches resorts are recommended (Turks and Caicos and Jamaica) and have seen a couple of options in the Dominican Republic, but would love some further recommendations.

DR nice short flight of 8 hours

Club Med Punta Cana

Thanks for recommendations so far. Any suggestions for other islands other than DR please?

Blue Waters in Antigua. There’s also a hotel in St Lucia that has a crèche but I can’t remember the name.

I have been to a lot of the islands but I haven't really seen the levels of crèche suitable for a baby you would get in say a TUI operated European hotel with British nannies.
I am sure they must exist though! A lot do offer more of a babysitting service though.

Try Beaches - Jamaica and Turks and Caicos - part of the Sandals family they are family specialist so surely must. Also some of the Riu ones in Jamaica may do.

I have stayed at The Crane in Barbados which does have a crèche with lovely ladies but I can't recall seeing a sleep area etc for really little ones..

@Pearfacebanana - thank you! Having never been to the Caribbean before I don't know much about the different islands and had always thought Jamaica might be one to avoid owing to crime there? Have you been to Jamaica? Is it safe? Thank you!

Hi I've been to Jamaica a couple of times, it is a great place with an incredible atmosphere. Yes there are issues but as long as you are sensible and stick to escorted tours you will be fine. I would recommend staying in the Ocho Rios area as it is near the main attractions like Dunns river falls and is easy to get to. The Beaches resort is at Negril I think which I have also been to and is lovely but there is a lot less there other than the cliff divers at Ricks cafe.

If you want an easy intro to the Caribbean though actually Barbados is your best bet. It is the easiest to get around safely and independently and there is a lot to do. I mentioned The Crane but also try places like Crystal Cove, Mango Bay, Tamarind cove - all family friendly but not 100% if they have childcare I'm sure one of them will do.