For children

Classes where children feel at home

From English classes with all-day communication to a Czech class and a prepared Montessori environment. Each approach is different, with safety, respect and joy at its heart.

from 18 months · English classes

Stars, Dolphins & Sharks

English becomes a natural part of the day through play, crafts, movement, meals, getting dressed and everyday conversations.

  • focused teaching in English
  • all-day communication in English
  • project-based learning and themed activities
  • Sports Academy from age 3
Learning in an English class
from age 3 · Czech-English Montessori class

Bees

Children work in a prepared environment with specialised materials. Through hands-on experience they make connections and learn concentration, independence and responsibility.

  • a prepared Montessori environment and respectful educators
  • practical life and sensory exploration
  • project-based learning and circle activities
  • English and the Sports Academy
Children concentrating on a learning activity
from age 3 · Czech class with English

Sunbeams

A stimulating Czech environment centred on music and creativity, where children build independence, communication skills, creativity and relationships.

  • daily creative and musical activities
  • regular English lessons
  • sports and environmental activities
Children taking part in a creative activity
18 months to 3 years · Montessori nursery

Kittens

A calm, caring and stimulating environment for the youngest children. Each child has time to settle in and gradually feel confident and secure.

  • an environment with Montessori elements and respectful educators
  • practical activities and sensory exploration
  • an individual pace for the youngest children
The youngest children learning through play

Our philosophy

We teach children to discover the world beyond rote learning.

The programme supports personal and emotional development, communication, mathematical thinking, understanding the world, physical development and imagination.

English comes naturally

Children encounter language in contexts they understand, from animals, colours and family to nature, weather, traditions and everyday situations.

The Montessori approach

Teachers guide children by observing, preparing the environment and supporting them as they find solutions at their own pace.

Whole-child development

Sport, music, dance, drama, art, canine-assisted activities, nature and practical experience connect learning with everyday life.

Children’s Sports Academy at Centrum Viktoria

Children’s Sports Academy

Movement is a natural part of every day

The facilities at Centrum Viktoria let children play sports on site. The programme includes tennis, general sports training, yoga and other activities, with coaches or instructors, courts and equipment provided.

Clubs

Children can explore their interests right here

Experienced instructors lead the activities in an environment the children know.

French for children

French

A playful first encounter with another language through words, songs, pictures and movement.

Arts and creative workshop

Arts and creative workshop

Paint, clay, paper, natural materials and techniques that support imagination and fine motor skills.

Logic and speech games

Speech and language support

Breathing exercises, oral motor skills, rhythm, vocabulary and individual guidance.

Children’s cooking club

Children’s cooking club

Czech and international dishes, new flavours and the joy of making food themselves.

Our team

The people who care for your children

Every programme is led by educated, experienced and empathetic people. We share a respectful approach, continuous professional development and genuine interest in every child.

English class Sharks

3 team members
Shubhkarman Bajwa NagarRead profile

Deputy head for the English classes, an experienced educator with a bachelor’s degree and an international MMI Montessori certificate. She taught Montessori in Doha, Qatar, and completed a placement at Ardee School in Delhi. She is trained in Jolly Phonics, also teaches English at J. G. Mendel Primary School in Brno and leads Viki’s Mensa club for gifted children.

Varduhi BandivanyanRead profile

She holds a master’s degree in English language education. Originally from Armenia, she also taught English to preschool children at China’s ABIE Training Institute. She holds a One-star Teacher Training certificate from the Pama Global Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Association in Taiwan. She leads mental arithmetic and is our lead Cambridge education coordinator. She also completed the MENSA NTC Learning programme for gifted children.

Siwchol Sarhang AwniRead profile

She holds a bachelor’s degree in French language education and currently studies English language education at Masaryk University. Originally from Iraq, she completed a year of practice at Maarif International Schools and creates a friendly and inspiring learning atmosphere.

English class Dolphins

3 team members
Tetyana SobolevaRead profile

She earned a master’s degree in English philology at a linguistics university. Originally from Ukraine, she spent several years living and working in the USA and has extensive experience in a private English-language kindergarten. She brings experience and empathy to her work with children.

Natálie SchikováRead profile

She studied English in the USA and gained a C1 certificate. She is now studying preschool education and approaches children with empathy and care. Natálie was the very first child enrolled at Viki Kids Club and now works here as a teacher.

Vanesa ČápováRead profile

She studies preschool education, speaks English fluently and took English as part of her school-leaving exams. She has enjoyed music and singing since childhood and brings them thoughtfully into her work with children.

English class Stars

3 team members
Lenka DulováRead profile

Deputy head for the English classes. She studied English language teaching at a faculty of education and gained experience in other English-language kindergartens. She has worked at Viki for many years and brings her artistic talent into her work with children. She also completed the MENSA NTC Learning programme for gifted children.

Santra DhayalRead profile

She has master’s-level qualifications in philology and education, arts and sport. She completed an accredited teaching assistant course and is a yoga instructor. Originally from India, she has been part of our team for several years.

Lovely BalajiRead profile

Originally from India, she trained as a paediatric nurse. For twenty years she provided comprehensive care, including dietary care, in the mother and child unit of a children’s hospital in Delhi. She completed a teaching assistant course and has worked mainly with Viki’s youngest children for several years.

Montessori class with English – Bees

2 team members
Nikola HorníkováRead profile

Deputy head for the Montessori class and a qualified preschool teacher. She studied English and completed an Introduction to Montessori Education course. She plays piano, recorder and guitar and uses music to offer children varied ways to develop their skills. She completed the MENSA NTC Learning programme and leads our Mensa club for gifted children.

Nataliia MyhovychRead profile

She holds a professional childcare qualification for work in a children’s group. She has Montessori classroom experience and completed an Introduction to Montessori Education course. She guides children with respect and empathy.

Czech class Sunbeams

2 team members
Renata WeigelováRead profile

A qualified preschool teacher with many years of experience. She enjoys art and creative work, plays piano and keyboard, sings with the children and brings music into everyday teaching. She completed an Introduction to Montessori Education course and the MENSA NTC Learning programme for gifted children.

Monika VodičkováRead profile

She studied social care and completed a teaching assistant course and an Introduction to Montessori Education course. She has worked at Viki for several years and supports the youngest children with sensitivity and respect.

Montessori nursery Kittens

2 team members
Zuzana KarmazínováRead profile

Deputy head for the Czech part of the kindergarten and a qualified childcare professional for children’s groups. She completed an Introduction to Montessori Education course, has several years of experience at Viki and oversees operations across the kindergarten. She also completed the MENSA NTC Learning programme for gifted children.

Markéta TašlováRead profile

She holds a professional childcare qualification for work in a children’s group and completed an Introduction to Montessori Education course. She has several years of experience at Viki and treats children with care and respect.

Operations team

3 team members
Vasylyna BurkaloRead profile

Operations colleague for the Stars and Dolphins classes. She helps with meals, keeps the environment clean and supports teachers whenever needed.

Yevheniia MyhovychRead profile

Operations colleague for the Sharks and Bees classes. She looks after meals and cleanliness and supports the teaching team with children.

Vladyslava PotskoRead profile

Operations colleague for the Sunbeams and Kittens classes. She supports meals, cleanliness and the teaching team and also holds a professional childcare qualification.

Ing. Lívia Knechtová

Founder and managing director

Ing. Lívia Knechtová

Lívia is a mother of three who founded Viki Kids Club 17 years ago. As a parent, she understands how demanding it can be to combine work, family life and children’s activities, and she continues to develop the kindergarten around the real needs of families.

She brought together language and Montessori education, sport, creative activities, music and drama. She partnered with coaches and founded the Children’s Sports Academy so that children can develop their skills in one place without unnecessary travel.

Lívia continues to modernise the school. Children have access to five interactive whiteboards and three interactive floors. Registration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment was another milestone. Lívia’s goal remains a place where children feel comfortable, can discover, learn, move, create and be themselves.

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