Hello, Having two children myself (ages 10 and 12 now), planning dive vacations have been a challenge over the past 5 years. We usually travel with other families with kids also, so trust me, I understand the challenges. After numerous hours of researching on the internet, we seem to always head back to Cozumel. In Cozumel, we have stayed at the Occidental, Iberostar, Reef Resort, Allegro, Melia, and El Cozumeleno. All have childrens programs. The two resorts which stand out though, as far as taking care of the children, are El Cozumeleno and the Reef Resort. Both require that a parent be on site if the kids are left in the kids club. If parents are going out to dive, as we did, they ask that you hire a nanny or babysitter. At first, I was very concerned about leaving my children with a stranger and going out diving. Though, what I found, was that the women that take care of the children are wonderful. You usually have your choice btw someone that works at the front desk or someone in housekeeping. At El Cozumeleno, a women who worked at the front desk, watched the kids. They actually put nanny outfits on when they babysit. She was wonderful. At the Reef Resort, one of the girls that ran the kids club watched the kids on the side for us. In both cases, they would stay at the kids sides while they played at the resort. I believe it was the Reef Resort where the sitter actually took them behind the stage of the theater and showed them around. In both cases, I was very happy with the care and the kids were entertained. Plus, staying at an all inclusive resort is the best way to go with kids.
This year though, we are breaking away from Cozumel and possibly heading to the Breezes in Curacao. It is all inclusive with a lot for the kids to do. Good luck in your search. Let me know if you have any other questions.