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NurseryWhat does settling in at the nursery look like?Settling in means getting used to a new place, a new group and new carers, step by step. In our nursery, children have the same carers in two small groups, and each child joins activities at their own pace. Before the first day, talk to the carers, agree how the first days will go and keep goodbyes calm and short.
For parentsWhat should I bring to nursery and kindergarten?Bring spare clothes, spare shoes, clothing suited to the weather and items labelled with your child’s name. Meals are provided during the day, so you usually do not need to bring food from home. Before the first day, ask us what the group needs, as requirements depend on age and group.
AdmissionsWhat age can a child start nursery or kindergarten?At our nursery we take children aged 1 to 3, and at the kindergarten children aged 2.5 to 6. Children are admitted in the order in which applications arrive. The registration fee of 400 zł reserves a place on the list of admitted children. Ask us about current arrangements when you apply.
FundingNursery funding in Poznań: who can apply and how?As of 18 October 2026, ZUS pays the “Aktywnie w żłobku” (Active in the Nursery) benefit. Parents can receive it regardless of income if their child attends a nursery entered in the register of nurseries and children’s clubs. It can be up to 1,500 zł a month per child and is paid to the nursery.
Daily lifeWhat does a day at the nursery and kindergarten look like?At Magiczna Kraina nursery and kindergarten, the day runs from 7:00 to 17:00. Children play, exercise, eat and rest, and in the afternoon they take part in extra activities. The nursery serves four meals a day and the kindergarten three. The exact activities depend on the group and the day of the week.
EnglishEnglish at kindergarten: how much and how do children learn?At the kindergarten, English is taught every day by a teacher in every age group, and it is included in the tuition. At the nursery, it appears in everyday play led by carers who are also English teachers. We learn through play and action, not through exams. The aim is for children to enjoy the language.
GuideHow to choose a nursery or kindergarten in Poznań?When choosing a nursery or kindergarten, check the entry in the register, opening hours, the number of carers per group, how settling in works, the meals and allergen labelling, and clear fees. Talk to the carers and ask your questions before you apply. Compare places on the same points, which is the easiest way to choose well.
Child developmentWhen should I check a child’s speech development?It is worth consulting a specialist when a child’s speech clearly lags behind peers of the same age, when they struggle to understand simple instructions or rarely communicate. A doctor or a psychological-pedagogical clinic (poradnia) makes the diagnosis. Do not wait if you have doubts.
MealsHow do you read the menu and allergen labels?Dishes with allergens have numbers in brackets on the weekly menu. These are allergen codes: (1,6), for example, means gluten and milk. The full legend of codes 1 to 11 is on the meals page. If your child has an allergy or a special diet, please tell us as early as possible, ideally before the first day.
HealthWhen your child is sick at nursery or kindergartenKeep a child with a fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or an unexplained rash at home until the symptoms pass. If you are worried, call a doctor, and in an emergency call 112. A child who feels well and has no fever can usually return. Our rules on medicine and certificates are in our documents.
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