Inspiring
We create an environment that nurtures creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. Through a high‑quality educational programme, experienced teachers and modern facilities, we give pupils room to grow.
Preschool Stará Boleslav
Ages 2–6
Tip Toes Preschool Stará Boleslav offers not only a fun environment for learning English, but also thorough preparation for starting primary school.
Enrolment for 2026/2027
We are accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year. Come and learn about our unique educational programme and take a look around the school.
We are a faculty school of the Faculty of Education, Charles University
Introduction
Our Preschool is situated in a quiet part of the town, close to the woods, giving children natural contact with nature. We offer a welcoming bilingual environment supported by qualified teachers, both Czech and native English speakers. Our programme is based on the Czech Framework Educational Programme and the British Early Years Foundation Stage. We place strong emphasis on developing critical thinking and communication skills.
We have a spacious garden with modern play features — swings, a trampoline, climbing frames and a large sandpit. We also have an outdoor classroom and a traffic playground.
On rainy days, children can practise their gross motor skills on popular obstacle courses thanks to a wide range of indoor equipment. Every year we go to the mountains for a Preschool in Nature, organise a variety of events for children and whole families, and take frequent themed trips.
Our values
The first step towards a successful future starts with us.
In our bilingual Preschool, children aged 2 to 6 can immerse themselves in English. Our qualified teachers and native speakers create a fun, stimulating environment in which your child acquires English naturally. Our unique programme develops not only language skills but also creativity, social competence and a love of learning. A further advantage is the proximity of Tip Toes Primary and Lower Secondary School in Brandýs nad Labem, which makes the transition from our Preschool to primary school smooth and natural.
Innovative
We use modern pedagogical approaches and methods. One example is CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), which combines subject teaching with intensive learning of a foreign language (in our case English).
Individualised
Our programme “A Step in the Right Direction” is built on differentiated teaching that respects pupils’ talents, abilities and interests. This enables pupils to reach their full potential.
Interactive
We emphasise pupils’ active involvement in lessons. Through varied activities, projects and discussions, we support the development of critical thinking, communication skills and collaboration.
Tip Toes in numbers
max 20
students with 2 teachers
25
nationalities
100%
success rate of admission to secondary school
Our day at Tip Toes Preschool Stará Boleslav
Mornings are devoted to developing key skills.
Through play, we support children in developing speech, early reading, numeracy and social skills. Children have plenty of room for independent discovery and experimentation.
Afternoons focus on developing talents and interests.
We offer a wide range of activities such as sports games, creative workshops, and music and movement clubs. We regularly adjust the offer according to the children’s interests.
Daily schedule
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7:30–8:30Arrival, morning activity centres, free play
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8:30–9:30Morning circle – welcome, warm-up, singing, sharing
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9:30–9:45Morning snack
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9:45–11:00Teacher-led themed activities, free play in centres (so-called Free Flow)
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11:00–12:30Outdoor time – walks, playground games, cycling, obstacle courses
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12:30–13:00Lunch
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12:45–14:30Rest – sleep or quiet activities (story time, relaxation)
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14:30–14:45Afternoon snack
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14:45–16:00Afternoon clubs – tennis, art studio, cooking, music or travel club, sports games, etc.
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16:00–17:00Free play and outdoor time, pick-up
Afternoon Activities
The afternoon program is included in the tuition fee and is filled with a variety of activities, such as: Krav Maga, cycling club, tennis, experiments, drama club, art club, soccer, junior scouts, music club, athletics, cooking, workshops… and many other varied activities, which we change regularly, mainly according to the children’s interests.
Balanced development in Czech and English
Educational activities take place mainly in English. Teaching aids, materials and books are mostly from the United Kingdom. We do not forget the Czech programme either.
Small groups of younger children work in the morning with a Czech teacher who provides individual care. Foxes and Rabbits classes have two Czech lessons a week. Children in the Foxes class gradually become familiar with homework, which is important preparation for starting primary school.
By the end of the Preschool year, children are prepared to enter Year 1 not only with good knowledge of Czech, but also with communication skills in English.
Children whose mother tongue is English acquire the language skills needed for successful integration into the Czech education system.
Meals
At our Preschool we place great emphasis on healthy, balanced meals. To ensure your children receive everything they need for growth and development, we work with Česká jídelna – zařízení školního stravování, s.r.o., which provides tasty and nutritious lunches.
- Morning meals: 1 snack + 1 lunch for 105 Kč/day
- Full-day meals: 2 snacks + 1 lunch for 145 Kč/day
The current menu for Preschool Stará Boleslav can be found HERE.
FAQ
What do people ask us most often?
How is English taught?
At our Preschool, qualified teachers and native speakers teach, so children learn English all day in a natural environment, also using games and the latest technologies.
Will my child be ready for Year 1 of primary school in Czech as well?
Yes, our Czech programme prepares children for Year 1 in all required areas.
How are meals provided?
We ensure a varied and balanced healthy diet. We prepare snacks ourselves and lunches are provided by Česká jídelna. In case of food intolerances/allergies, we will be happy to discuss options for your child’s meals.
What activities do you offer during the school year?
We organise themed trips, talks, sleepovers at the Preschool, and visits to Prague theatres. Older children can go on a Preschool in Nature in June. For parents we hold an annual Christmas Show and an Easter Exhibition at our Preschool, as well as farewells to school-leavers, picnics and sports activities.
What does an afternoon look like at your Preschool?
Every afternoon we run a variety of clubs. Children can enjoy, for example, tennis, cycling club, Krav Maga, cooking, experiments, travel club, ball games, Scouts club, ceramics, music club, gymnastics and much more.
Do you offer a summer programme?
Yes, we run a four-week summer programme. Opening hours during the summer operation are 8:00–16:00. The summer programme is organised into weekly themed blocks. Each block includes learning in both Czech and English, a trip, and plenty of fun activities on the given theme.
Can we visit the Preschool?
Yes, absolutely! You can visit us throughout the year. Just contact us at preschool.boleslav@tiptoes.cz or by phone on +420 739 450 716 to arrange a visit. We will show you our facilities, introduce our teaching team and explain our approach. You can also make use of our regular Open Days.