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Mission Statement
Bystrá škôlka believes that children are much wiser, more capable and courageous beings than we can imagine.
Our mission is to accompany and support the child to grow and get to know the world with respect and naturally, in a stimulating and safe environment that is based on the principles of Montessori pedagogy, English language and is in line with the state curriculum for pre-primary education.
Child from Bystrá škôlka becomes at the end happy, confident and satisfied preschooler with knowledge.
They said about us
Great experience with both our kids, instant adaptation, individual approach to each child, teachers are very friendly and lead the children towards individuality and creativity. I also liked the process of preparation for transition from nursery to kindergarten. Children are used to similar approach and do not experience fear of new environment.
Bystra skolka – nursery has been in our shortlist for children up to 3 years of age for a while. I appreciate a very motivated staff, especially teachers, children have the possibility to learn something new every day, they have time for being creative, and strenghten their vocabulary and personalities. Our daughter adapted rather quickly, nursery helped her to start talking and she started saying long sentences within months. The teachers helped with potty training during the day and losing the nappies during midday nap. This nursery also picked a great healthy supplier for food. I also appreciate the morning filter to find out if any of the children are sick and should not be in the group for that particular day.
My daughter has been attending Bystra skolka for a third year and my son has also been attending it for more than a year. Both, us and our children are very satisfied. Children go to play outside regularly and they are always looking forward for a day in the kidergarten. Teaches are very good in their work and they are creative and very frinedly. Children learn English in a natural way.
Mrs Nikola
Great experience with both our kids, instant adaptation, individual approach to each child, teachers are very friendly and lead the children towards individuality and creativity. I also liked the process of preparation for transition from nursery to kindergarten. Children are used to similar approach and do not experience fear of new environment.
Mrs Daniela
Bystra skolka – nursery has been in our shortlist for children up to 3 years of age for a while. I appreciate a very motivated staff, especially teachers, children have the possibility to learn something new every day, they have time for being creative, and strenghten their vocabulary and personalities. Our daughter adapted rather quickly, nursery helped her to start talking and she started saying long sentences within months. The teachers helped with potty training during the day and losing the nappies during midday nap. This nursery also picked a great healthy supplier for food. I also appreciate the morning filter to find out if any of the children are sick and should not be in the group for that particular day.
Mrs Martina
My daughter has been attending Bystra skolka for a third year and my son has also been attending it for more than a year. Both, us and our children are very satisfied. Children go to play outside regularly and they are always looking forward for a day in the kidergarten. Teaches are very good in their work and they are creative and very frinedly. Children learn English in a natural way.
Our team
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Gabriela Mattošová
Owner
Gabriela Mattošová
Owner
In my own experience, respectful attitude and stimulating environment is very important when it comes to educating children. It is often underrated in the society. That is why we try to guide every single child daily on their way to finding the inner balance, confidence and self-motivation to learn. Helping a child to become content, happy and smart is our purpose. That is Bystrá škôlka.
Education:
The Open University, London, UK
Master of Business Administration – Business and Management
Professional Diploma in Business and Management
Professional Certificate in ManagementNorfolk Senior High School, NE, USA
Bilingual high school, EGT Tisovec, SlovakiaCourses:
Association Montessori International (AMI) – Assistants Certificate Course
Infancy 0-3 years
Primary 3-6 years
R+R course: Leading with respect and respecting others (Koprivovci) -
Petra Szántai
Headmistress of kindergartens
Petra Szántai
Headmistress of kindergartens
Education:
Faculty of Pedagogy - Master studies: Pre-primary education, Comenius University, Bratislava
Faculty of Pedagogy - Bachelor studies: Pre-school and elementary pedagogy, Catholic University, Ružomberok
Additional education:
First and second attestation for kindergartens
Functional education: Management and organization of schools and functional education
English language: QTS qualified teacher status, Certificate: Qualified British teacher
Courses:
Montessori courses, Maria Montessori Institute London
AMI 0-3 and 3-6 assistant courses, Montessori Institute Prague
Educational Montessori seminars 0-12, Center Alfamilia
National course of Montessori pedagogy 3-6, Montessori Association of Slovakia
R + R course, Leading with respect and respecting others
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Zuzana Stašková
Teacher
Zuzana Stašková
Teacher
"Children may forget what you told them, or what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. “
I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to work with children, and to see their happy faces whenever they learn something new or make a progress. I am grateful for this job because no one can give you so much love and such honest feedback as children can.
Education:
Pedagogy, Comenius University, Bratislava
Courses:
National course of Montessori pedagogy for preschoolers (Montessori Association of Slovakia)
Course of Montessori pedagogy 0-6 (Holistic education center)
Guiding children through their preschool education Cassiopeia (Slovak scouting)
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Vladimíra Byrtusová
Head of nursery
Vladimíra Byrtusová
Head of nursery
The main task of a teacher is to support children in their progress, help them grow and learn about the world around them and be their guide in a very crucial part of their life. Thanks to respective approach in safe and stimulating environment we positively form the personality of a child, their selfesteem and their motivation to learn new things since very early age. These are the key factors that make this profession fulfilling for me.
Education:
University: Master's degree in Special Pedagogy
High school: Pedagogical and Social Academy
Courses:
AMI certified course for assistants for children from 0 - 3 years
Respect and be respected
Acredited course of basal stimulation -
Martina Dobrotová
Martina Dobrotová
I have chosen to work with children because I really enjoy accompanying them in their everyday search for knowledge, activities and involving them as much as possible. I love to observe how they naturally and spontaneously learn, leaving room for their questions and supporting their interests. I am happy to rediscover world with them, to enjoy “here and now”. Last but not the least, I am glad that I can continuously learn something new within this area which I always found interesting thanks to my own children.
Education:
University of Economics in BA (International Business, Ing.), 2009
Teacher Training for Kindergarten and Education (Private Secondary Pedagogical School in Bratislava, postgraduate studies), 2019
Courses and training:
Accredited course: Montessori pedagogy for kindergarten (Montessori Moravia, Brno), 2020
Children and Music, Movement and Play (Pro Solutions, 2019)
Graphomotorics from kindergarten to school (Soňa Pekarovičová, CentrumDys, 2018) -
Adriana Szabová
Adriana Szabová
Preschool age is a key period full of opportunities. It is therefore important to create a safe, respectful and stimulating environment for children in which they can grow, find their uniqueness and, especially, be happy. Provide them opportunities to explore, reflect and thus experience a sense of their own success. Being a teacher means not only passing on a pack of knowledge to children, but first of all providing them with support, help and love along the way. Being a part of their lives, helping them to form their personality and experiencing with them the joy of being able to do it on their own are the reasons why this job fulfills me and why I decided to be a teacher.
Education:
Matej Bel University, Bachelor's degree, Pre-primary and Elementary Pedagogy
Matej Bel University, Master's degree, Pre-primary Teacher Education
Åbo Akademi University, Finland, Teacher trainingCourses:
Hejny method for Pre-primary education
Montessori Senec
Jolly Phonics, Module1 and 2
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