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What age can a child start nursery or kindergarten?
Article author: mgr Aneta Świderska - Dyrektor, Opiekun, Lektor
In brief
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.
This information applies to Magiczna Kraina nursery and kindergarten. Please check the current admission rules before you apply.
Nursery: children aged 1 to 3
Our nursery takes children from 1 to 3 years old. It is in Poznań, in the Podolany district, and is open from 7:00 to 17:00. The children are divided into two small groups, and each group is looked after by permanent carers.
Activities include rhythm classes twice a week and theatre classes once a week. English comes up in everyday play, and children are under early speech-therapy observation. Find out more on the nursery activities page.
Kindergarten: children aged 2.5 to 6
The kindergarten takes children from 2.5 to 6 years old. It is in the same building as the nursery and is open from 7:00 to 17:00. The children are divided into three age groups, and each group is run by three people.
Tuition covers daily English with a teacher, rhythm classes, individual speech therapy, corrective gymnastics and theatre classes.
Nursery or kindergarten? The main differences
| Feature | Nursery | Kindergarten |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the child | 1 to 3 years | 2.5 to 6 years |
| Opening hours | 7:00–17:00 | 7:00–17:00 |
| Meals during the day | four | three |
| English | in everyday play | daily, with a teacher |
| Registration fee | 400 zł | 400 zł |
How to register your child
Get in touch
Write using the form on our website, email kontakt@magicznakraina.edu.pl or call +48 509 125 892.
Complete the application
Download the application form and send it by email or hand it in at the centre. Read more on our admissions page.
Pay the registration fee
The registration fee of 400 zł reserves a place on the list of admitted children. The fee is the same for the nursery and the kindergarten.
Wait to hear from us
Once we have reviewed your application, we contact you by phone or email. Children are admitted in the order in which applications arrive.
Common questions about admissions
Do I have to pay the registration fee to reserve a place?
Yes. The registration fee of 400 zł reserves a place on the list of admitted children. The same fee applies to the nursery and the kindergarten.
In what order do you admit children?
Children are admitted in the order in which applications arrive. This applies to both the nursery and the kindergarten.
Are the nursery and the kindergarten in the same building?
Yes. Both are in one building in the Podolany district of Poznań. Children can get to know the kindergarten space before they start there.
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Want to know more?
Get in touch by phone or email. We are happy to answer your questions and arrange a visit.