About the kindergarten

A Montessori-inspired kindergarten in Brno

How things work here — our pedagogical approach, weekly themes, meals, activities and our team.

About the kindergarten
Our approach

Montessori inspiration, respect and an individual pace

“Help me to do it myself.”

Montessori — we help children towards independence.

Linden Kids is a kindergarten inspired by Montessori education for children aged 2 to 6. We follow the motto “Help me to do it myself” — we prepare a stimulating environment with natural materials and let children discover at their own pace, with respect for who they are.

We work in a mixed-age group, where younger children learn through imitation and older ones consolidate their skills. We emphasise practical life, independence and gentle boundaries.

A world in English, English in the world
English

A world in English, English in the world

At Linden Kids, we let the foreign language flow naturally through the whole day. We use the natural immersion method, weaving English into everyday activities, play, movement and rituals. Children don’t experience the language as a subject, but as another tool for discovering the world.

Our programme is built on daily language moments, English songs, action rhymes and listening to stories. The goal isn’t drilling, but building a positive relationship with the language, healthy confidence in communication, and a natural accent that will open doors for children in the future.

Tracking progress

We track progress quietly but thoroughly

No tests, no stress. Careful documentation helps us prepare children for the next step at school and show parents concrete progress.

Record sheets

Observation record: we regularly track what a child has worked with — ongoing pedagogical diagnostics.

Child’s portfolio

A collection of materials capturing the child’s progress, skills and development. It helps us follow the child and their individual growth, and parents can look through it at any time.

Parent consultations

Every three months we meet with parents individually over the portfolio and discuss the child’s development.

Food

A healthy body, a sharp mind

Our food is prepared by the Brno company Lakšmanna, which has specialised in healthy eating for over 15 years and cooks for selected kindergartens and primary schools in Brno — from quality ingredients sourced from Czech suppliers, including organic grains. At the same time, we take part in the internationally recognised Skutečně zdravá škola programme, within which we meet criteria for quality catering and teach children where their food comes from.

The menu is designed to be easily digestible for children’s bodies — without unnecessary processed foods or harsh flavour enhancers. The modern, light kitchen naturally combines whole grains, legumes, plenty of vegetables and light alternative proteins, while also offering a quality meat option, most often turkey or chicken.

Children develop great eating habits with us and leave the table full of energy for their next discoveries, without feeling weighed down.

We take hydration as seriously as food. Children drink water and unsweetened organic herbal and fruit teas from Sonnentor, a family company specialising in organic products with no artificial flavourings or added sugar.

We follow the Skutečně zdravá škola (Really Healthy School) programme

Weekly themes

Mornings are for free choice of work with Montessori materials — an English-speaking guide moves among the children and naturally chats with them about what they are doing. In the afternoon, once the guided Montessori work has finished, each day has its own theme.

Our day

  1. 7:30

    Arrival and free play

    Children arrive, calm morning play and work with Montessori materials.

  2. 9:00

    Snack

    A healthy snack together.

  3. 10:00

    Morning circle

    A shared welcome, songs and a chat about what the day holds.

  4. 10:30

    Outdoors

    A walk and movement outside, exploring the neighbourhood.

  5. 12:00

    Lunch

    Lunch together and calm dining.

  6. 12:45

    Rest

    A story and rest time, quiet activities for older children.

  7. 15:00

    Snack

    Afternoon snack.

  8. 15:30

    Afternoon block

    The day’s themed block (see Weekly themes), crafts and free play until pick-up.

Clubs and activities

We enrich the everyday programme with regular activities and visiting guests.

  • Children’s yoga
  • Cooking and baking
  • Music and singing
  • English through play
  • Robotics and LEGO® Education (in collaboration with Smart Bricks)
  • Visiting guests (e.g. music play sessions, puppet theatre)
  • Speech-development support
Photo gallery

Life at our kindergarten

Our team

The people behind Linden Kids.

Natália Rusnačková

Natália Rusnačková

Founder, visionary and director of Linden Kids Křenová

I am the founder and driving force behind the Linden Kids children's group on Křenová. I created a modern, family-friendly and convenient environment that makes parents' everyday lives easier and opens the door to top-quality education for children — without unnecessary stress.

I bring the vision of a mixed-age group where children of different ages grow up side by side in harmony, and I set great store by the people around me. Linden Kids is my dream of a new-generation kindergarten come true — where high professionalism meets a warm, family atmosphere.

Education and experience

  • Certified Montessori teacher for ages 3–6 · Montessori Brno
  • AMI Montessori 3–6 Assistants Certificate · Association Montessori Internationale
  • Difficult Behavior in the Classroom · Association Montessori Internationale
  • Montessori pedagogy · Montessori Morava, o.p.s.
  • Preschool and after-school pedagogy · Bean Secondary School

Safety, respect and skills development

  • First aid course · ZdrSEM
  • Indoor climbing instructor · ČHS (Czech Mountaineering Association)
  • Childminder for children up to the start of compulsory schooling · Happy Preschool, s.r.o.
  • Living with respect (Žít s respektem) · PhDr. Pavel Kopřiva
Veronika Maierová

Veronika Maierová

Mentor, co-creator of the vision and educational concept

At Linden Kids I work as a mentor and co-creator of the vision and educational concept. I focus on the quality of preschool education, the professional development of teachers and an environment that respects every child's needs — with an emphasis on an individual approach, support for gifted children and joy in learning.

Education and experience

  • Member of the cabinet for preschool and primary (first-stage) education at the National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic
  • Lecturer: Mensa (Socio-emotional development of the gifted child, Preschool counselling – the gifted child in kindergarten)
  • Studies for headteachers of schools and school facilities · Jahodovka College of Social Law
  • Preschool and after-school pedagogy · Bean Secondary School
  • Management of educational institutions · Palacký University Olomouc

Courses

  • Medic for recreational events (Zdravotník zotavovacích akcí) · INFRA
  • Montessori 3–6 · Montessori ČR
  • Faculty of Education: Teaching assistant (Developing the gifted child up to the start of schooling)
  • Educational diagnostics by Jiřina Bednářová
  • Abeceda Prvňáka (First-grader’s ABC)

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