For children

Classes where children feel at home

From English immersion and a Czech creative class to a carefully prepared Montessori environment. Every path is different; safety, respect and joy are always the foundation.

from 18 months

English classes Stars, Dolphins & Sharks

English is not a separate subject. It becomes a natural part of the day during play, creativity, movement, meals, dressing and everyday communication.

  • all-day communication in English
  • songs, stories and themed activities
  • Sports Academy from age three
  • regular, playful contact with the language
Children in an English class
from age 3

Czech class Sunbeams

An inspiring Czech environment with music and creativity where children develop independence, communication, imagination and relationships.

  • daily creative and musical activities
  • regular English lesson
  • sports and environmental programme
Creative activity in the Sunbeams class
from age 3

Montessori class Bees

Children work in a prepared environment with specialised materials. Through their own experience they discover connections and build concentration, independence and responsibility.

  • prepared Montessori environment
  • practical life and sensory discovery
  • project learning
  • English and respectful guides
Focused work with Montessori materials
18 months–3 years

Montessori nursery Kittens

A calm, safe and stimulating environment for the youngest children. Every child has time to build trust, understand the new setting and grow in confidence.

  • individual pace for younger children
  • environment with Montessori elements
  • practical activities and movement
A practical activity for younger children

Our pedagogy

We teach children to discover, not to memorise

Our programme supports personal and emotional development, communication, early mathematics, understanding the world, physical development and imagination.

01

Natural English

Children meet language in a context they understand: animals, colours, family, nature, weather, traditions and everyday situations.

02

The Montessori path

The teacher is a guide who observes, prepares the environment and supports each child in finding solutions at their own pace.

03

Whole-child development

Music, dance, drama, art, nature and practical experience connect learning with life.

Children’s Sports Academy at Centrum Viktoria

Children’s Sports Academy

Movement belongs naturally in every day

At Centrum Viktoria children can exercise on site. The programme includes tennis, general movement training, yoga and other age-appropriate activities led by coaches and instructors.

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Clubs

Children can develop their interests here

Yum – cooking

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

Creative workshop

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

Speech development

Breathing, rhythm, vocabulary and individual guidance.

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 Montessori certificate. She is trained in Jolly Phonics and leads our Mensa club for gifted children.

Varduhi BandivanyanRead profile

She holds a master’s degree in English language education and has international experience teaching preschool children. She leads mental arithmetic and coordinates Cambridge education at Viki Kids Club.

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

2 team members
Tetyana SobolevaRead profile

She holds a master’s degree in English philology, has lived and worked in the USA and brings many years of experience from a private English kindergarten.

Natálie SchikováRead profile

She completed C1-level English studies in the USA and is studying preschool education. Natálie was the very first child enrolled at Viki Kids Club and is now part of our teaching team.

English class Stars

3 team members
Lenka DulováRead profile

Deputy head for the English classes. She studied English language teaching and naturally brings her artistic talent into everyday work with children.

Santra DhayalRead profile

She holds master’s degrees in philology, education, arts and sports, is a qualified teaching assistant and a yoga instructor. She is originally from India.

Lovely BalajiRead profile

Originally a paediatric nurse, she spent twenty years caring for mothers and children in a hospital in Delhi. She is also a qualified teaching assistant and mainly supports our youngest children.

Montessori class with English – Bees

3 team members
Nikola HorníkováRead profile

Deputy head for the Montessori class and a qualified preschool teacher. She has studied English, completed Montessori training and leads our Mensa club for gifted children.

Nataliia MyhovychRead profile

A qualified childcare professional with Montessori-class experience and introductory Montessori training. She guides children with respect and empathy.

Vanesa ČápováRead profile

She studies preschool education, speaks English fluently and has a lifelong interest in music and singing, which she thoughtfully brings into her work with children.

Czech class Sunbeams

2 team members
Zuzana KarmazínováRead profile

Deputy head for the Czech part of the kindergarten and a qualified childcare professional. She also oversees day-to-day operations across the school.

Renata WeigelováRead profile

A qualified preschool teacher with many years of experience. She plays piano and keyboards and brings music, singing and creativity into daily learning.

Montessori nursery Kittens

2 team members
Monika VodičkováRead profile

She studied social care and completed introductory Montessori training. She has worked at Viki for several years and supports the youngest children with sensitivity and respect.

Markéta TašlováRead profile

A qualified childcare professional with several years of experience at Viki and introductory Montessori training. She takes a calm and respectful approach to children.

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 and music and drama. She also founded the Children’s Sports Academy so that children can develop their skills in one place without unnecessary travel.

The school is continually modernised and is registered with Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Lívia’s goal remains a place where children feel comfortable, can discover, learn, move, create and be themselves.

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