Preschool 3-6 years - Cihelná | Czech-English Montessori Kindergarten and Nursery Prague

Program introduction

A preschool is a place where children get the most important skills they need in their lives. Love of learning, independent thinking, joy to work, desire to explore the world, to help others and being able to ask for help and resolve conflicts in a respectful manner. Our program for preschool children aged 3 to 6 years is based on the Montessori education method and Czech-English teaching. Montessori classrooms are tailored to the development of children and equipped with quality Montessori materials with a focus on the Czech and English languages. Children are taught by both Czech and English guides.

The program takes place in two locations

Choose your location, see what it is like and who will take care of your children.

Cihelná, Prague 1

Pevností, Prague 6

The Prague 1 branch is located in the Herget’ Brickworks site in Malá Strana (Lesser Town). The Preschool is located on the left bank of the Vltava River in the historical part of Prague, not far from the park Vojanovy Sady.

What is it like

Who are our guides

Mike Burgess

english teacher

My connection to the natural world around me, my practices of mantaining a healthy mind and body, and never taking things personnally are the life experiences or practices that help me the most when working in Duhovka. Creating time for my own passions, needs and hobbies has made me a more balanced person, a better teacher and collegue.

Terezie Gregorová

afternoon teacher

Duhovka’s friendly atmosphere is what I like best about it. Duhovka Preschool is a place where I feel good and I am sure the other staff members, as well as the children, feel just the same. It is a place of mutual respect towards everyone, which I greatly value.
In my work with children I primarily draw on my own journey of self-knowledge. One can only pass to others what he himself has learned and experienced in his life. I believe that this is also why I understand children so well and can be a good guide to them on their own journey.
I have gained experience working with children during my speech therapy studies. I learned to take an individual approach to every child, respect their unique personalities, and look for creative ways of achieving goals. My three-year stay in the USA, where I studied at a school focusing on leadership and personal development, also has a positive influence on my current work.

Martina Perry

head teacher

I like that Duhovka forms a community of people with an open mind and heart. Communication here is based on mutual respect and we all have a chance to grow, learn from each other and work on ourselves. This is true not only in relationships between adults, but also in relationships with children. Respect for the uniqueness of each of us is a valuable gift and experience in life. Duhovka forms a living body that is constantly changing and evolving. Thanks to the amazing team, it is a pleasure to go to work :-)

When working with children, I mostly use my AMS Montessori training, but also my study of philosophy. Both taught me self-reflection, constantly asking new questions and looking for answers. And perhaps the most valuable experience for me is raising my own children. They are the best teachers for me :-) We teach children and they teach us... and at the same time we try to be good guides on their unique journey.

Barbora Rakušanová

czech teacher

I have been working in Duhovka since its foundation. Its philosophy attracts people who require width
and depth from life, constantly work on themselves, continue educating themselves in the area of their
expertise, and are open to new challenges. Montessori principles including, in particular, respectful
communication and respect for others, ability to express and name one’s needs, feelings and
emotions, support of the children in the process of discovering the world around them in a prepared
environment.
In guiding the children, I draw especially on my knowledge gained at the High School of Pedagogy, a
course on Montessori pedagogy attended in the Czech Republic and the American Montessori
Society training. I enjoy reading books about Montessori and child education. I also draw inspiration
from my studies at the Duncan Centre Dance Academy, as well as from various seminars in the area
of art and personal development.

Daily regime

Children have a regular regime during the day, with various activities inside and in the garden. Opening hours are from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm. Times are approximate, we adapt them to the needs of children and the current situation.

Daily regime of the Preschool Cihelná, Prague 1

7:45 - 8:30

7:45 - 10:30

10:30 – 12:30

12:30 - 13:00

12:45

13:00 - 16:00

16:00 – 17:30

arrival of children

block with Montessori materials, ongoing snack, ellipse

outside - spontaneous play

lunch

pick-up after the morning program

rest according to the children's needs, Montessori activities, snack, clubs

being outside, games based on interest, Montessori activities, children pickup

Preschool programs Prague 1

2025/2026 - 5 days - Full-day program

Prague 1 - Cihelná

Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm

3 000 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)

33 500 Kč / měsíc

Price package includes

consultancy in the field of speech therapy and special pedagogy
regular speech therapy interventions

2025/2026 - 5 days - Morning program

Prague 1 - Cihelná

Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 12:30 pm

2 500 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)

29 900 CZK / month

Price package includes

consultancy in the field of speech therapy and special pedagogy
regular speech therapy interventions

Come and see us

We invite you to visit our Preschool in Prague 1. We would be happy to show you the classrooms, introduce our teachers and show you the functioning of the Montessori classes in practice! Visit us at our Open Days.

Admitting children into the program

You can register for the preschool every year at the time of enrollment. You can arrange a meeting any time during the school year to get all the information you need. You will then bring the completed application and registration sheet and we will prepare your contract.

Admission