Mateřská škola – Škola pro úspěch všech

Give your child a good start

Bilingual kindergarten with a well-developed educational programme

Give your child a good start in life in an environment that supports their natural development, curiosity and self-confidence. We believe that early childhood is a crucial time when basic skills for life, and a relationship to learning in its broadest sense, are formed.

We build on values-based education and an individual approach that respects the uniqueness of each child. Each child can progress at his or her own pace and is supported in areas that naturally interest him or her at the time. .

From an early age, children are part of a natural bilingual environment where they learn not only the basics of the English language but also a positive attitude towards foreign languages through daily contact with native speakers. They acquire language naturally in everyday situations, play and communication.

Classes take place in the modern facilities of the VIA Campus, which offer an inspiring environment for movement, creation and discovery. The school space is designed to promote independence, collaboration and natural learning for children. At the same time, we emphasize accessibility to quality education. Through our scholarship system, we make education at VIA accessible to a wider range of families.

Education in a bilingual environment

In our kindergarten, there is daily contact with the English language through native speakers who are a natural part of classroom life. Children learn the language naturally, in everyday situations, at play and in everyday communication. The emphasis is on understanding and the ability to communicate in real situations. Thanks to this approach, children gradually gain confidence in using English while developing a positive attitude towards foreign languages as a natural part of their further education.

By the end of kindergarten, children are able to communicate effectively in English by listening and speaking and are able to use phonics strategies to access new words

Run of the day and week

The nursery is open every day from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and until 4:00 pm on Fridays. The main program runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and is set up to give the children a regular rhythm of the day, but at the same time plenty of space for play and discovery.
Every day we spend time outdoors, whether in the school garden, around the nursery or in nature. Being outdoors is a natural part of our day, allowing children to move, be free and connect with the world around them.
During the day, controlled activities and free play alternate. Guided activities develop different skills and areas of learning, while free play gives children space for imagination, independence and natural social situations. The optimum balance of guided activities and spontaneous play matches the developmental needs of the children.
The day also includes rest and relaxation time that respects the individual needs of the children. Some children rest by sleeping, others by resting, depending on what they need at the time.
We also make sure that the children eat healthy and drink regularly so that they feel good and have plenty of energy throughout the day.

Socio-emotional development

In the preschool period, there is an intensive development of socio-emotional skills. In a safe environment and with the support of empathetic and respectful adults, children can gradually discover the world beyond their own family. They make their first friendships, experience joint play and gradually develop cooperation, independence or conflict resolution skills.

In everyday interactions, educators set a positive example for children through their behaviour and proactively encourage desirable social behaviours. In line with the findings of developmental psychology, we perceive that predictability and consistency promote children's sense of inner security and open the door to learning and exploring the world.

Language development

Promoting language development in young children involves creating an environment of diverse opportunities to help them understand and express themselves in both languages. This includes reading picture books or telling stories.

At VIA, language learning happens naturally. Children hear and use language in context, without correction, but with positive modelling. Developing a positive relationship with books and talking about the world around them helps children acquire pre-reading skills and cultivates a lifelong interest in reading.

Development of fine and gross motor skills

Preschool children learn through play and all-round movement of the whole body. Our teachers are aware of this and therefore continuously include gross motor development activities in the daily program. While in the garden, on walks or on the playground, children naturally develop their dexterity, coordination and other motor skills, each according to their current level of ability. Movement skills are further supported through regular physical education classes with a teacher specialising in physical development.

Classes are held in well-equipped gymnasiums. We consider it crucial to develop the children's physical abilities, as this also strengthens their self-esteem and helps them form a positive relationship with the world around them. The children develop fine motor skills in a natural way during self-care activities, which they are purposefully guided to do.

The children eat independently, take part in cleaning the classroom, take care of the flowers and much more. Teachers also prepare thematic activities in which children practice using tools such as tweezers, tongs and ladles.

In the kindergarten we work with a comprehensive Maxík Stimulation Program focused on the development of fine motor skills and graphomotor skills. Under professional guidance, children regularly perform activities that promote hand relaxation and correct pencil holding. The program also includes breathing exercises and other activities aimed at successful completion of the first grade of primary school.

Cognitive development

In the VIA kindergarten we support children's natural curiosity, the ability to think, discover and understand the connections in the world around them. Children learn through concrete experience, play and sensory perception, which are key to the development of thinking at this age.

They gradually acquire basic pre-math skills such as comparing, sorting, working with quantities, shapes and spatial orientation. They also develop the ability to solve simple problems, find solutions and draw conclusions based on their own experience.We place a strong emphasis on discovery and experimentation, where children explore for themselves how things work and how they are related. We also use an environment inspired by Prof. Hejný's method, which leads children to understanding and independent thinking instead of mechanical learning.

Part of cognitive development is the gradual building of time orientation, understanding of cause and effect, and the ability to focus on an activity. Children are encouraged to think, ask questions and gradually build their own understanding of the world around them.

Developing art and creativity

In our kindergarten, the development of artistic and creative activities is of fundamental importance because it promotes children's imagination, fine motor skills, self-expression and communication. Children learn to work with different materials, develop their imagination and creative thinking.

We include art activities every week. The goal is not to create a „pretty picture“ on the bulletin board, but to enjoy the experience of creating.

Equally important is the musical field. Perceiving rhythm through movement, feeling the music and working with melody help develop auditory perception, coordination and memory. VIA kindergarten teachers use keyboard or guitar accompaniment in their work. Music contributes to calming down, helps children to regulate their emotions and creates a pleasant atmosphere, which the teachers consciously work with.

Dramatic activities also play an important role, which are thematically included, for example, on St Martin's Day, at Christmas time or based on children's spontaneous activities. In role-playing, children naturally acquire social skills, learn to cooperate and empathise, and have the opportunity to experience challenging or, conversely, to relive pleasant situations in a safe environment.

The amount of tuition for children entering in September 2026 is set at CZK 190 000 per year for the entire period of attendance at the kindergarten for a full-day program.

Minutes

Before enrolment, you need to fill in the online application form and then deliver the application form with a photo of the child and the signature of the legal guardians.

The enrolment process includes individual meetings between the kindergarten management and the child's parents. This meeting takes place without the child. The aim of this interview is to clarify whether the educational offer of the school is the same as the parent's demand, i.e. that the parent accepts and is interested in what our school offers, and the suitability of the school's educational programme for the child. For pre-school children, we invite the child to a meeting with the parents, for whom interesting tasks are prepared.

The decision to admit a child to education at VIA Kindergarten is made by the school director after the enrolment is completed, based on established criteria. Priority (regardless of the order of application) is given to children according to the following criteria.

for more information on enrolment for the 2026/27 school year here

results of enrolment for pre-school education can be found in here

Criteria

The criteria are ranked from the highest score:

Children with a native speaker level of Czech or English.
Children whose sibling is enrolled in a VIA school at the time of enrollment.
Children who do not wear diapers, change clothes with minimal help, are able to follow simple rules, separate from parents and adequately express their needs.
Children from families whose expectations are in line with the kindergarten offer.