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Our mission
The mission of The Little Mole International Preschool is to provide quality care for children through a cooperative partnership between parents and teachers.
Our focus is to provide a stimulating early educational experience to promote each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Our goal is to develop and support each child’s desire to be a lifelong learner.
Our curriculum
The KidSparkz Curriculum is a major part of our daily activities for both nursery and preschool.
The children are introduced to music, stories, art, customs and food from various aspects of everyday life and culture. Relevant cultural holidays are joyfully celebrated, and every child and family can feel included and respected.
Children learn through playing and experimenting. Active participation is encouraged.
Additional activities
For our preschoolers we offer a variety of afternoon activities including cooking, yoga, dance and sport.
During the school year, children receive visits from the police, doctors and firefighters. We celebrate Carnival, Halloween, and Holiday parties with our children and their families.
In our story book program parents are encouraged to come to school and read books to the children.
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Meet our staff
Joanna Rogala
Preschool Director and Owner
Joanna is the owner and director of The Little Mole Preschool from 2007. Joanna is a teacher with more than 15 years of experience working with children both in Poland and in Prague. She has always felt that teaching was her calling and she really enjoys working with children. Joanna graduated from Gdansk University with degree in Teaching and Political Studies and also has taken courses in Montessori teaching. In 2011 Joanna became a mother to her son, Adam, but says “The Little Mole was my first child”.
Iuliia Ostapko
Assistant director and teacher in Cheeky Monkey in our Preschool
Iuliia is from Ukraine and grew up in a family full of teachers, and always knew she would become one too!
Her first experience with children was when she was 18 years old and worked for a summer camp. Since then, she have continued to work with and teach kids.
She has a lot of pedagogical experience, she has worked with children of different abilities, interests and ages.
Bushra Nasir
Teacher in Cheeky Monkey in our Preschool (from 4 to 6 years)
Bushra Nasir moved to Prague from Pakistan in 2003 and joined the Little Mole team in 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in education from Punjab University in Lahore.
Bushra has previously worked with both of our classes in preschool and loves working with children of all ages. She loves children's enthusiasm and interest while learning new things and feels very lucky to share their experiences with them.
Meleana Spera
Teacher in Toucans in our Preschool (from 4 till 5 years)
Meleana Spera is originally from New York, USA where she studied Psychology and Philosophy. While studying, she gained experience by working as an assistant at a preschool for children with special needs. In 2015 she moved to Prague and received her TEFL certification. She has been teaching and living in Prague ever since.
For the past few years, Meleana has had a variety of different jobs - nannying, teaching English in a primary school, and teaching lessons to adults.
Jana Kostelecka
Teacher in Tiny Tigers in our Nursery (from 2 to 3 years)
Rebekah Jana is an experienced teacher who has worked in the preschool setting for more than 6 years (for a few years in Panda Learning Center). She studied and lived in London for almost 10 years. In the UK she trained and worked with children with special needs, such as autism and down syndrome. Jana enjoys using music and art into her lessons, as she also studied ceramics and design. In her free time she likes to hike and travel around the world or relax, read books or watch movies.
Lea Pošíková Hricíková
Teacher in Ladybirds in our Nursery (from 1 to 2 years)
Lea is originally from Most, Czech Republic. She has worked with children since the age of sixteen and knew from early on that she wanted this to be her career. Lea has worked as a private nanny for children as young as 6 months and, before going on maternity leave, lead our Ladybirds class. During her maternity leave, Lea also completed a Montessori course and is so excited to be back with the Ladybirds with even more experience. Lea’s son has just started nursery and knows what a big step this is; she endeavours to make all children and parents feel comfortable and happy in her class.
Maria Sandez Lorenzo
Teacher in Toucans in our Preschool (from 3 to 4 years)
Maria is from Spain and has lived in Prague for four years. She graduated from University in Seville with a degree in Elementary School Teaching and Pedagogy, and has a Master degree in Communication and Audiovisual Education. Maria has experience with children of all ages as she has taught Spanish to children for three years in Prague. This is her second year working with us but her first year with the Cheeky Monkeys. She loves working with children and especially enjoys discovering new ideas to help them learn, develop and grow.
Mehreen Patrick
Teacher in Ladybirds in our Nursery (from 1 to 2 years)
Mehreen Patrick is from Lahore, Pakistan and has lived in Prague for the last 12 years. She has always loved working with children and initially worked with us as a substitute teacher. Mehreen was so pleased to join the Ladybirds team this year as she loves the positive effect she can have on the young children.
Danelle Blossom
Teacher in Ladybirds in our Nursery (from 1 to 2 years)
Danielle has been in Prague since January. She is from Saint Louse in USA. Danielle graduated university in 2018. She has been watching kids since she was 13 years old. She worked as a nanny and an English teacher to both children and adults.
Katya Hodges
Teacher in Ladybirds in our Nursery (from 1 to 2 years)
Katya is Filipino-American who has been living in Prague for over a year now. She is a native English speaker and a TEFL certified teacher with specialized training in working with children. She loves to learn new recipes, paint, and travel.
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Terms and conditions
Prices
Monthly payment (preschool):
5 full days (08:00-17:00): 19,800kč
5 half days (08:00-13:00): 16,500kč
Tuition fee deposit
5% rebate on one year payment
10% discount for sibling
Monthly payment (nursery):
5 full days (08:30-15:30): 19,800kč
5 half days (08:30-13:00): 16,500kč
3 full days (08:30-15:30): 16,500kč
3 half days (08:30-13:00): 12,000kč
FAQ
What is the procedure for enrolling your child in the Preschool?
It all starts with a phone call or email to our office. After this we invite you for a meeting during which you will meet us, see our facilities and receive information about our preschool. You will be given an application form to fill out and a copy the contract.
What is an adaptation program?
Fundamentally, our adaptation program is the opportunity for your child to get used to our preschool before starting their full-time program. Every child goes through the adaptation process which begins with a thirty minute session on the first day. The more comfortable your child feels in the school; the longer they can stay with us. This way, we are building positive memories about this new place and we are making sure that your child wants to come back the next day.
No matter if you choose a 3 day or 5 day program, the adaptation program requires your child to attend our school every day. The class teacher will inform you daily about the progress your child is making.
What meals do we serve throughout the day?
The children at The Little Mole Preschool have a morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack which is provided by Musa; a local catering company who delivers fresh meals to us daily. The menu is sent to parents monthly so that you may have the opportunity to see what kinds of foods your child is eating. We can arrange for vegetarian and allergy free menu as well if necessary.
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Contact us!
The Little Mole International Preschool of Prague, s.r.o.
Riegrovy sady 38, 120 00 Prague 2
+420 731 316 605, +420 222 220 805
info@ipprague.cz
Preschool location
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How to get to our school?
Riegrovy Sady is situated in Prague 2; near to Zizkov TV tower and the main train station. If you are planning to get to us by car, you can park on Italska which is the closest street to our Preschool (make sure to buy a parking ticket). If you are planning to get to us via public transport, you can catch the bus 135 from Namesti Miru (close to green Metro A) or from Florenc (close to red Metro C). Name of the bus stop is NA SMETANCE. As soon as you get off, enter the park and take your left, soon enough you will see our building with the green gate. Should you have any difficulties finding us then please give us a call +420 731 316 605.
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