🏠 About the programme

Kindergarten "Aivija" welcomes children from 1 year of age. We provide a warm, safe and stimulating environment with small groups and an individual approach to each child.

Groups have no more than 16 children, and activities are organised in smaller groups of 6–8 children by level. A health-friendly routine includes three balanced meals a day with vegetables and fruit.

📋 Required documents

To enrol in "Aivija", the following documents are required:

  • Passport of one parent
  • Child’s birth certificate (for presentation only)
  • Certificate of declared place of residence (copy)
  • Child’s medical card No. 026/u
  • Vaccination record No. 063/u
  • Medical certificate confirming the child has not been in contact with infectious patients during the last three days prior to starting attendance

🤗 Adaptation

Your child’s good mood and emotional wellbeing are among our main priorities, so we provide an individual approach to every child.

The adaptation period may last from one week to a month. During the first two weeks, parents should pick up children earlier.

Recommended schedule

Our teachers have prepared a successful schedule for starting kindergarten attendance:

Day 1

Bring the child for 2 hours (9:00–11:00)

Day 2

2–3 hours (you can bring the child for breakfast and leave until lunch)

Day 3

Pick up the child immediately after lunch

Days 4–5

You may leave the child for a nap if recommended by the teacher

Week 2

Pick up the child right after the afternoon snack, extending the time each day

💡 Tips for parents

  • Tell the child the truth about when you will arrive today
  • If you are late, call the teacher so they can warn the child
  • Speak positively about kindergarten, but without unrealistic expectations
  • Do not threaten the child with kindergarten
  • A month before starting, try to align the home routine with the kindergarten schedule
  • Introduce the child to the teachers and kindergarten in advance

🎒 What should be in the locker

To make your child comfortable throughout the day:

🧻 Tissues
🧴 Wet wipes
👕 Change of clothes
🧦 Tights, underwear
💇 Comb
👗 Group outfit
👟 Group shoes
🧥 Warm cardigan
👶 Nappies (if needed)
👜 Bag for dirty laundry

Also include outdoor clothes for the weather!

🕐 Daily schedule

Approximate daily schedule in the kindergarten:

7:00 – 8:20 Arrival. Free play in activity centres.
8:20 – 8:30 Morning warm-up. Preparing for breakfast.
8:30 – 8:50 Breakfast.
8:50 – 9:10 Preparing for classes.
9:10 – 10:00 Play-based activities. Activity centres.
10:00 – 10:20 Getting dressed.
10:20 – 11:10 Walk, observe, play.
11:10 – 11:30 Preparing for lunch.
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch.
12:00 – 15:00 Sweet dreams. 😴
15:00 – 15:20 Preparing for afternoon snack.
15:20 – 15:45 Afternoon snack.
15:45 – 16:00 Reading time.
16:00 – 16:30 Play in activity centres.
16:30 – 16:50 Preparing for a walk.
16:50 – 19:00 Walk and parent pick-up.

📞 Important!

  • If you do not plan to bring your child today, please inform the teacher or administration (tel. 67524597) and state the reason.