Montessori Nursery SVINOŠICE - Children's Group
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"The first three years of life deserve much greater attention than all the others." — Maria Montessori
We offer the opportunity to place your child in the Montessori nursery SVINOŠICE from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM for children aged 2 to 3 years (the child must turn 3 between September 1 and August 31 of the relevant school year). The nursery operates every weekday.
The nursery provides an environment that serves as preparation for children entering preschool institutions (kindergartens, childcare groups, etc.). It is a prepared environment with Montessori materials for children aged 2 to 3 years, where they attend without their parents, allowing for a gradual process of becoming independent. The nursery class is primarily for children who have not been admitted to kindergarten or for those whose parents wish to gradually help their child adapt to the transition from home to a preschool setting.
The nursery functions as a "bridge" between activities where children spend time with their parents (such as the Montessori club Poupě or parent-child exercise classes) and their subsequent attendance at kindergartens, where they are without their parents. Here, children can spend morning time or even an afternoon rest and activities, gradually getting used to being without their parents. Parents can extend the time spent in the nursery based on their assessment of whether their child is ready for longer periods in a group of children without them. After completing their time at the nursery, children can naturally transition to further preschool education.
In the nursery, we focus on an individual approach, which is only achievable with a smaller number of children, with a maximum of 12 children at a time, guided by 2 to 3 qualified caregivers with healthcare and educational backgrounds. Children encounter a prepared environment that includes a small kitchen area (for washing dishes, serving, and preparing snacks), potties for all children, and child-friendly toilets. Montessori materials for children aged 2 to 4 are accessible to them, along with outdoor activities in the nursery's own garden and excursions in the local area. In our nursery, we strive to create an environment that closely resembles the subsequent preschool education to ensure that children do not experience significant changes.
We emphasize the development of hygiene habits, self-care, and care for the environment, as well as basic table manners, assistance with potty training, learning independence, and foundational etiquette (such as greetings and thank-yous in natural situations). We support the overall development of the child's personality, focusing particularly on gross and fine motor skills, language development, and aim for a well-rounded personal growth.
In the Children's Club, children will find several areas they can engage with:
- Practical Life
- Sensory Education
- Exploring the World Around Us
- Circle Time Activities
- Outdoor Activities