Testimonials
There is a golden rule in Opalinka: the first child is always followed by other siblings to our kindergarten. Children appreciate our kind approach and playful program, and parents are excited about the advances children make almost every day.
What parents say about Opalinka?
Thais Castanheira de Casto and her son Leo (English)
“Leonardo is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese, so we wanted him to go to a bilingual school where he could learn English and Czech. We also wanted a place he could stay until going to primary school and it was a surprise discovering Central Preschool. You would think a 3yo boy wouldn’t want to go to school and stay home with mommy, but he absolutely loves it!It’s incredible to see how much he has learnt since he started there, 10 months ago. His vocabulary in English is superb, he can already understand Czech and speak very well. Not to mention all the great experiences – artistic, sportistic, turistic – he’s enjoying. We are all so happy with the school and the teachers and the whole program.”
Lenka C. and daughter of Sofie
“We discovered Opalinka by chance, when we were looking for a good kindergarten for our, at that time not even three-year-old daughter Sofie, which would combine teaching in both Czech and English. Opalinka clearly fulfilled all our requirements for beautiful and modern furnished kindergarten and we were pleasantly surprised by the varied program, and always pleasant and smiling teachers who are really devoted to the children.
The morning program is entirely in English with native speakers and in the afternoon it is mixed also with Czech. As a result, our daughter plays and talks in English with her toys at home, or even sits at her desk for several hours, cutting, gluing, drawing, or painting, humming a song or showing us all the elements of yoga, she learned in kindergarten. In a single word: amazing!”
Petra Bartoňová and her son Štěpán (Czech)
Klára Mašínová and her son Tadeáš (Czech)
Miroslava Paidarová
and her daughters Laura and Anna
“Great, great and great once again. The children liked Opalinka very much and they said: Mom, we don’t want to go to another kindergarten anymore. Maybe it doesn’t need another comment. I can only highly recommend.”
Contact
Opalinka Flora
+420 722 406 020
Head of Opalinka Flora
ms.reditelka@opalinka.cz
CEO
Opalinka mateřská škola a jesle s.r.o.
+420 773 529 411
flora@opalinka.cz
facebook.com/opalinka
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www.opalinka.cz
Address
Slezská 117
130 00 Praha 3-Vinohrady
Opening hours
Mo-Fri 8 AM to 6 PM (English program)
Mo-Fri 8 AM to 5 PM (Czech program)
Corporate information
Opalinka mateřská škola a jesle s.r.o.
Registration number: 03708411
File number: C 236535 (Municipal Court in Prague)
Application
Do you want your children to attend English-Czech kindergarten with native speakers? Sign up to Opalinka!
The application form can be found HERE.
Elena Šarifová
Manager
Education: university
”It has always been my great hobby to learn foreign languages, that is why I graduated from the University of Pedagogy, majoring in English and German. At the same time, I have always gravitated towards children, I have 3 children myself, which is why I decided in 2005 to found a language center for children of preschool and school age. I know from my experience that the earlier a child starts learning a foreign language, the better. Children in this period learn the language quickly, they do not think about it like adults. So my goal is to teach children a foreign language through play, so that learning takes place in a natural way.
After gaining a lot of experience in teaching children's language, I founded a Czech-English kindergarten in 2015. It is a joy for me to see when a child begins to speak not only one foreign language, but two at the same time. I know that teachers are a very key factor, I always choose them with my heart and some of my own intuition, and I must point out that I am doing well. We have a great team of teachers.”
Carolyn Hart
Teacher, native English speaker
Education: university
" I am American and have lived abroad with my teacher husband for over 12 years. I am a mom to two young adults who grew up in third cultures. We enjoy Prague for its rich culture and quality of life. This is our sixth year in Prague after having a break in the USA during the Covid-19 pandemic. I come to Opalinka with a love for young children to help them grow and learn. I have been in the preschool classroom in schools in North Africa, the Middle East, the USA and Europe. Children can learn best when they feel secure and cared for while they are at school. My 8 years of teaching children from different parts of the world has helped me understand how to guide children in play while they are simultaneously learning English. I follow best practices for young children from both the UK and the USA. My favorite activities are literacy focused; reading books and telling stories. I understand that the environment is the third teacher and strive to make the classroom a stimulating, calm place. Teaching young children is a most rewarding experience!"
Aneta Rezniková
Director, teacher, native Czech speaker
Education: university
"I've always known that I would work with children, as it fulfills me. I want to motivate them to discover themselves and the world, and create an environment where they feel safe, loved, and accepted. My mission is not only to educate children and prepare them for primary school but also to nurture their love for themselves and others. What children learn about themselves, others, and the world in the preschool years is deeply ingrained in their subconscious and influences them throughout their lives. Therefore, I consider it crucial for children to experience a respectful, loving, and supportive approach from adults. I aim to help them build trust in themselves, understand their own emotions, teach them how to manage them, and develop their ability to listen to others, communicate, collaborate, and respect differences. At the same time, I support children in expressing what they feel, what they like or dislike, voicing their needs and feelings, and gradually discovering their potential.
My studies from high school to my master's degree were focused on preschool education. High school provided me with practical foundations for working with children, where I engaged in internships in preschools, created puppet shows, and participated in educational events. At university, I gained a broader perspective on preschool education. I gained practical experience as a teacher and assistant in preschools, including working at a Czech-Slovak school and an English school in London."
"I’m a native English speaker born and raised in the US, where I graduated from Wesleyan College with a degree in communications. I moved to Prague in 2021 to be near my husband’s family and we had a baby girl here in 2022. We are in love with Prague and with the way families and children are prioritized in the Czech Republic. Having a child has given me a renewed sense of purpose and nothing gives me more joy than to see the world through her eyes. Motherhood has inspired me to work with children and I am so excited to be a part of your children’s growth, development and sense of wonder."
Erica Vural
Teacher, native English speaker
Education: university
We would like to inform you that we succeeded in applying for a grant from the European Union funds within the Operational Program Research, Development and Education (Templates III. For OPALINKA kindergarten and nursery sro, reg. Number CZ.02.3.X/0.0/0.0/20_081/0022651 ). Our goal is to increase the quality of education and training, including strengthening their relevance for the labor market. Staff support, joint education and development of children and pupils in cooperation with parents / public. Facilitating the transition of children to kindergarten and subsequently to primary school.