Children 3 – 6 years
Montessori kindergarten
A program for children aged 3 to 6. The whole day in a prepared environment, with a garden and the forest right behind the fence.
Where love and learning come together

Program
What we offer
- A quiet setting by the forest: a homely base with a garden at the edge of the forest, lots of time in the fresh air and discovering nature with all the senses.
- An authentic Montessori environment: prepared for children from age 3, it supports curiosity, independence and concentration.
- A bilingual environment: an English-speaking guide is with the children during everyday activities.
- An experienced and caring team: qualified Montessori guides who respect each child's pace.
- Gentle adaptation: we build the transition from home to the group on a sense of safety for both child and parent.
- A mixed-age community: younger children learn from older ones, older ones practise empathy and cooperation.
- Full-day care 8:00 – 17:00: Monday to Friday, with a balanced rhythm of activities, rest and time outdoors.







A day in our kindergarten
Daily schedule
Daily schedule – younger children
- 8:00 – 8:30arrival at kindergarten and time outdoors
- 8:30arrival in the classroom
- 8:30 – 11:00Montessori block
- 11:00 – 12:00time outdoors
- 12:00lunch
- 13:00 – 14:30nap
Daily schedule – older children
- 8:00 – 8:30arrival at kindergarten and time outdoors
- 8:30arrival in the classroom
- 8:30 – 12:00Montessori block
- 12:00 – 13:00time outdoors
- 13:00lunch
- 13:30 – 15:00rest, afternoon learning
- 15:15 – 17:00afternoon snack, clubs, time outdoors
Our philosophy
A safe harbour by the forest
Our kindergarten is a safe harbour with the atmosphere of a family home. For children from age 3 we offer a carefully prepared Montessori environment where they can freely choose their work, be independent and discover the world. They pick up English naturally, because we run the day in both Slovak and English.
We care about calm adaptation, a family atmosphere in a mixed-age group and guides for whom every child is unique.
The kindergarten includes Alma Ludico lessons, English with the Jolly Phonics method and the Second Step prevention program.
The people who care for the children
Our team

Klára
founder of the kindergarten

Eva
lead Montessori guide

Soliyana
English guide

Kristínka
Montessori assistant

Mia
Montessori assistant

Bianka
English assistant

Vika
music teacher

Iuri
our treasure :-)
Reviews
Our parents' experiences
Since we keep hearing that every other family we know with a small child is unhappy with their kindergarten, we realise that we have found an excellent kindergarten that exceeded our expectations, and we recommend it to everyone we know. Even more important for us is the prospect of the Montessori school and the possibility of a longer-term plan than just until the end of kindergarten, rather than going through the whole process of choosing, researching, trying and possible shortcomings of a poor choice all over again. We are extremely satisfied and grateful for such a kindergarten, from the head with her enormous perspective and calm, through the very high-quality and professional approach of teacher Monika, to the kind, human and understanding approach of the other teachers.
We are extremely satisfied with the whole team and the principles of how our kindergarten works. The way the management and teachers communicate, together with the environment created in the kindergarten, is at a truly high level, which gives me the feeling that I made a great decision :) Thank you!
A perfect, gradual and sensitive adaptation to kindergarten with an emphasis on the individuality of the child and parent. We couldn't have wished for anything better. Thank you.
I would especially like to mention the kindergarten's amazing team. Everyone here is very friendly and professional. Every child gets personal attention. There are frequent consultations with an experienced Montessori guide about the child's successes as well as difficulties. The program is also packed with all kinds of events – walks, a little theatre, educational activities, sports courses (you can choose swimming, skating or sports courses with a coach). There are also wonderful music and rhythm lessons, which I consider especially important. And of course the great location close to the forest. Every morning the children are full of oxygen and good mood thanks to time in the fresh air. The founder of this kindergarten personally spends a lot of time with the children and puts a huge part of her soul into this venture, so everything is filled with her energy and love.
A kind and beautiful place with an exceptionally sensitive approach.
This kindergarten became a perfect place for our daughter. She even sometimes misses it on the weekends and it’s hard to take her home. Especially we love that it’s located near the forest and kids can spend lots of time outdoors.
Our two boys went to this wonderful school during our three year assignment in Bratislava. Everything about this place was excellent. Our children thrived in the small class and Montessori environment. Klara, Monika, and the entire team are dedicated to ensuring the students’ feel welcome, attention to detail, and just overall great academic experience. We are so happy to have chosen this school instead of the large international schools in Bratislava. We cannot recommend it enough!
Fees
Pricing
| Program | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-day program (8:00 – 17:00), including all clubs | €729 / month |
| Half-day program (8:00 – 13:00) | €629 / month |
| Registration fee (one-off fee on starting) | €250 |
The price includes Alma Ludico lessons and English with the Jolly Phonics method including materials, preschool preparation, talks and performances, regular trips and forest expeditions.
The price does not include meals (snack, lunch and afternoon snack): €6.20/day, nor optional courses such as swimming, skating or bouldering.
About us
Our story
“The aim of education and wisdom is for a person to see the clear path of life before them, to walk it carefully, to remember the past, know the present and foresee the future.”John Amos Comenius
Behind Montessori pod lesom is Klára Kulichová, the founder of Alma Ludico.
Since 2013, together with my team of instructors, I have had the opportunity to accompany more than 3,000 children, from tiny babies to little big ones who left us to go out into the world. From the beginning we knew we wanted to accompany them on their further journey of learning too.
For me, Montessori pedagogy is an approach that exactly matches how I see the role of both parent and teacher. This respectful approach has grown close to our hearts and we pass it on to our own children, to the children in the Alma Ludico program and to the children in our nursery, kindergarten and school.
For me, Montessori pod lesom is a dream come true and another step on the way to quality education led by the heart.
Klára Kulichová, founder of Alma Ludico and Montessori pod lesom
Contact
Don't hesitate to contact us
- Montessori pod lesomPod Klepáčom 8
Bratislava – Kramáre - E-mailinfo@montessoripodlesom.sk
- Phone0948 466 409
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