FAQ

Yes, it's a normal part of getting to know our preschool. Even later, during the school year, we encourage parents to come in once a school term to observe the work of the children in the classroom. It is the best way to get to know what we do and how we do it. If you are interested in our preschool after attending an open day, just contact us to arrange a visit. We will be happy to show and explain everything else to you in person.

We usually accept children from 3 years of age. Upon individual agreement, younger children can be accepted depending on their social maturity, level of independence, and previous experience with nursery school or preschool. We accept children from the age of two years in the toddler class.

Before the start of the school year, we always offer a getting to know morning that is only for newly enrolled children, so that they can familiarize themselves with the school environment, the classroom, and the teachers. We agree on the next steps with the parents, taking into account the individual needs of the child. As a general rule, the child is in the classroom without their parents, and we gradually lengthen their stay.

The capacity of a preschool class is 25 children and 12 children in the nursery class. In each class there are always at least 2 teachers, one Czech- and one English-speaking.

In agreement with parents, we offer children the opportunity to sleep after lunch or just relax on a mat. During this time, for example, we read books or share thoughts and stories. After resting, children continue to work with Montessori materials. Rest periods are always adapted to the current needs of the children and to the rules of the class.

We try to spend as much time in the fresh air as possible. We go out in the morning and in the afternoon in all weather conditions. Children have sufficient opportunities to exercise, both in guided activities and in their own games. At the Prague 6 branch, we have a gym in the preschool, which we use regularly.

Our parents are given access to the My Zone application, which serves as a secure communication portal in Duhovka. In My Zone, parents find not only information from the preschool office, but also reports that we send twice a month, which also contain photos. Parents then receive an email twice a month on how their children spend their time in Duhovka. My zone also serves for ordering lunches, for club registration, and making appointments for parent meetings. The individual meetings take place twice a year. We talk to parents about how the child is developing in the preschool in the personal, social, and academic field. Parents have the opportunity to schedule a meeting with a teacher or director at any time during the year. 

In addition to offers of afternoon clubs, an experienced speech therapist comes to the preschool once a week. Depending on the monthly theme, we organize trips to see animals, exhibitions, theater, or other cultural events. We also invite interesting personalities to the preschool, organize art or creative workshops and events relating to traditions or other important events. For parents and the general public, we offer seminars, lectures and workshops on children's upbringing and education. 

In July we offer several two weeks of thematic programs, which take the form of camps. We publish dates and the program in the spring months.

Lunches are delivered by Bionea and children have a choice of meat and vegetarian menus, which are chosen by the parent. The children in the nursery class have a set menu. During the day, children receive three snacks (depending on the length of the program). We follow a drinking regime (water, unsweetened tea) throughout the day.