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About the Nagyerdei Villa Kindergarten

Introduction

The Nagyerdei Villa Kindergarten is located in an ideal natural setting, in the Nagyerdő forest of Debrecen.

The nursery school’s characterful building, a stately, listed villa, blends harmoniously with its surroundings and has a friendly, family atmosphere. Its design provides an excellent environment for the multifaceted development of the preschool children’s skills.

Our institution has been operating as an independent foundation kindergarten since 1995 with the support of the University of Debrecen and provides pre-school education for children aged 2.5 to 7 in small mixed-age groups.

The value preferences of our pedagogical work are respect for the personality of the child, playfulness, closeness to nature, experiential and activity-oriented, differentiated skill development.

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We pay particular attention to:

Environmental education, facilitated by the opportunities offered by our immediate surroundings, such as the Zoo and Botanical Garden of the Nagyerdei Cultural Park, the Botanical Garden and the nature reserve of the Nagyerdő.

Movement, which, in addition to its health-educational effects, is closely linked to the development and maturation of the child’s nervous system.

Benefits of a mixed age group

In a mixed-age group, social skills are developed across a broader spectrum, as children become skilled in communicating and cooperating with younger and older peers, and experience differentiated treatment. This fosters a sense of community and helps children learn to accept, support and help each other. Younger children develop more quickly and easily as a result of following the example of older children.

  • Easier admission at the start of kindergarten
  • They love brothers and sisters, because together it's easier
  • Ideal in the event of a school year break, as a large part of the group stays together
  • It is natural that children have a wide range of abilities
  • Flexible roles
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We provide the following for our children:

  • Friendly, child-centred, peaceful environment
  • Small, mixed-age groups
  • Lots of free play and exercise in the fresh air, with a secure enclosed playground
  • Free play and skill development, activities in the group rooms and movement development in the gym
  • Story yoga and leg exercises
  • English language session
  • Listening to music
  • Preparing children for school in a way that is not stressful for them
  • Craft activities to unleash creativity
  • Long walks and exciting excursions
  • A delicious and healthy diet
  • An environmentally conscious approach
  • Opportunities for dog therapy, football and swimming