Program introduction
Imagine a place where children feel safe and on their journey to discovery, they are accompanied by caring adults who are trained in child development. Imagine your 2-year-old toddler preparing their own snack or enthusiastically getting dressed to go outside. This is the Montessori world of the smallest children.
Our nursery school program for children aged 1.5 to 3 years offers Czech-English instruction based on the Montessori education method. The first three years of life are crucial for creating a solid foundation on which children build their lifelong approach to education and other areas of their lives. In order to grow up and realize their full potential, at the beginning of their life, a child needs to be surrounded by people who will support them in exploring the world, acquiring language, improving movement and finding a sense of order.
Children gradually acquire various skills in an environment that supports their development.
- Practical life, including gaining independence and building relationships with other children
- Sensory activities and language skills
- Art, crafts, music, and a sense of rhythm
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Courtesy, decent behavior and social skills
In the nursery class, we support the development of independence and understanding in mutual relationships and support children on their path to acquire abilities and get the feeling of security and trust in themselves. Our motto is Maria Montessori’s quote, “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed". Three teachers are there with the children in each class - Czech and English native speakers.
Duhovka Nursery School is located in Pevnostní Street in a quiet part of Střešovice, Prague 6. The school is located in the newly renovated building of the former Spanish Embassy. A large garden featuring Montessori elements full of green areas and space for games is available to children.
Who are our guides
Agata Čadková
Agata Čadková
head teacher
Laura Horton
Laura Horton
english teacher
Duhovka is a great environment for children to learn and grow all while having fun. The Montessori principles Duhovka follows allow for independence from a young age which increases the children’s capabilities and confidence. In addition, the bilingual aspect gives the children a great advantage to become bilingual during the best time in life to learn a language.
I have worked with preschool aged children for many years and recently graduated with a degree in child psychology. I love the way that young children see the world and always surprise me with funny things that they say. After teaching English to children in Spain I am excited to immerse the kids in the language in a fun and exciting way.
Veronika Janoušková
Veronika Janoušková
czech teacher
Duhovka is a great place with a free and respectful approach to education without unnecessary stress and pressure to perform. It seems to me that the children are really happy here, in a safe environment with their teachers who give them their full attention so that the children can develop at their own pace and, at the same time, learn values such as respect and regard for others, independence, and kindness.
In my work I mainly draw on my experience of many years as a teacher, but I am also very much enriched and inspired by my colleagues, my own children and the children I teach. This is the reason why I so much enjoy and am fulfilled through work with children.
Monika Parobková
Monika Parobková
czech teacher
Daily regime of the Nursery School Pevnostní, Prague 6
Children have a regular regime during the day, with various activities inside and in the garden.
Opening hours are from 7:45am to 3pm.
Times are approximate, we adapt them to the needs of the children and the weather.
7:45 - 8:30 Outdoor activities, children´s arrival
8:30 – 10:30 Changing clothes, snack, work with Montessori materials
10:30 – 12:00 Preparation and outside activities
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 Pick-up after the morning program
12:30 - 15:00 Rest according to individual needs of the child, snack, Montessori activities
14:30 – 15:00 Pick up after full-day program. Classes close at 15:00.
Nursery programs
2023/2024 - 3 Days Morning Program
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:45 am-12:00
1 200 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)
2023/2024 - 3 Full-days program
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:45 am – 3 pm
1 320 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)
2023/2024 - 5 days Morning program
Monday - Friday: 7:45 am – 12:00
2 000 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)
2023/2024 - 5 Full-days program
Monday - Friday: 7:45 am – 3 pm
2 200 CZK / month (not included in the tuition fee)
Come and see us
We invite you to have a look at our nursery school. We will be glad to show you classrooms, introduce teachers and the functioning of the Montessori classes in practice! Visit us at our Open Days.
Admitting children into the program
We admit children into the nursery classes throughout the school year. Contact us to arrange an appointment.
