Groups for Babies and Parents
6 - 15 months
an English-speaking parent and child group
for babies from the age of 6 to 15 months
maximum 5 children and 5 parents per group
1,5 hours session once a week for a term
a term is 6-7 sessions
it is a permanent group always with the same participants (ideally for a year)
holistic approaches that respect the child and his/her needs
gentle care and attention to child development
unhurried rhythm and time to slow down
it is an outdoor group until the weather allows us to be outside
age-appropriate environment and equipment
sessions on Thursday afternoons from 16.00-17.30
What is it?
We promote gentle and respectful approaches towards children, in this group the emphasis is on the Pikler approach.
We will spend a long time observing children without interfering with their interests or ideas. In this term, it is an unusual group as it is not a guided playtime.
Free play, free movement and gentle care are the pillars of this group setting. These pillars strongly influenced the elements of our rhythm.
Our intention is to give space for families to slow down and have some unhurried time during the week in a peaceful and nurturing environment.
It is a permanent group that you join with your child and commit yourself to the community for at least a term. A term is about 6-7 sessions depending on public holidays.
There is a big focus on spending time outdoors even when it rains or is colder. Until the weather and daylight allow us to be outside, it is an outdoor group. Later we move into our tiny cottage as these tiny children spend time on the ground and need their hands to explore the world around them.
Free play happens in an age-appropriate environment. A simple and safe place that inspires children to move and play freely. Play can be messy, muddy, and dirty but always led by the child.
Children can use water, sand and soil for their play. We suggest waterproof but comfortable clothing according to the weather.
Please, be mindful when choosing clothes for your child and yourself and always bring extra clothes and nappies to keep your child dry and warm.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept older siblings due to the nature of this group.
During the session, we share a meal. We provide tea and parents take turns baking a cake. Parents are asked to bring a piece of fruit or vegetable each time.
It is in an English-speaking playgroup. Your English knowledge is not essential but a basic understanding is useful. Even if you don't speak English at all, you will be able to follow along with the activities.
If your only concern is your English, please join us, there will be someone in the group who will translate the necessary info you need.
We speak English but we don't teach English. It is important to clarify it as we believe that academic learning starts at the age of 7. English teaching is not the aim of the programme but learning will happen naturally as your child and you will hear the guidance, rhymes and songs and group discussions in English throughout the whole term.
English Language
It is a Waldorf/Steiner and Pikler-inspired playgroup. Both approaches respect the child from birth as a competent and whole human being. We care about the child's body, mind and soul too. Gentle and respectful care, free play and an age-appropriate environment are important parts of our principles. Read more about our approaches.
Your presence is essential and your role has a big part in the success of the time spent meaningfully.
Children play freely without any unnecessary intervention. The environment and all the elements are designed carefully to be used without grown-up assistance so we don’t have to worry about our little ones. On the other hand, we are always close to them to be available if they need support.
We follow up-to-date child developmental research and studies as we truly believe that taking care of little children is the most meaningful work so we strive to learn continuously and improve our methods and practices.
Observation and self-reflective practice and asking for feedback are parts of our working routine so we can adjust and shape our programme to the needs of the children.
Holistic Approach
Welcome Circle
Quiet Time for Parents - Free Play for Children
Circle Time
Care Time - changing nappies, washing babies
Shared Meal
Cleaning up
Story Time
Goodbye Circle
Our Rhythm
The membership fee for the playgroup is 350 Kč per session (1,5 hours). It needs to be paid for the whole term. A term is about 1,5 - 2 months long and 6 - 7 sessions. It means you pay 2400-2800 Kč depending on the number of sessions in the particular term.
At the end of the first session, you can decide if you commit yourself to the term. Taking part in a term ensures continuity for both children and parents and secures your place in the group. If you decide not to join us, you pay only for the first session.
You have to fill out an Application form for the first playgroup session with some basic information about you and your child(ren).
Upon receiving your application form, we will send you an email if we can offer a place for you and your child(ren) for the term.
There is an Info Session for parents to share all the important information they should know before joining the group.
If we cannot offer a place for you, you will be put on a Waiting List. If someone drops out during the term, we will let you know and you can join us.
Parents and children who already participated have priority for joining the next term.
Please, note that we do not refund money. If you and your child cannot attend half of the sessions due to illness you can request a voucher that you can use up in the next term. We offer an Extra Session in each term to cover missed sessions.
We offer interactive workshops for parents on the topic of parenting and childhood throughout the year where you can ask questions, share ideas and get inspiration from others. You can join for half price if you are a member of the playgroup.
Fees and Application
