Admission Process

We view the admission of a child to Malvína as the beginning of an important partnership between the family and the preschool. Our goal is not merely to fill a vacant spot in a classroom, but to create an environment where the child will feel safe, happy, and able to develop in accordance with their individual needs.

The admission of children to the preschool is governed by applicable legislation, in particular Act No. 561/2004 Coll., on Pre-school, Basic, Secondary, Tertiary Professional and Other Education (the Education Act), and Regulation No. 14/2005 Coll., on Pre-school Education, as amended. The method of registration and the admission procedure are determined by the principal of the preschool.

Enrollment for pre-school education for the following school year takes place from March 15th to April 15th. Children can also be admitted to Malvína during the school year, provided that the current capacity of the school allows it.

A child is admitted to Malvína based on an application from their legal guardian. An essential part of the admission process is a personal meeting with the parents and the child, during which we introduce the school environment, our educational approach, daily operations, and the values upon which Malvína stands.

At the same time, we are interested in the child’s personality, their needs, previous experiences, language background, and the family’s expectations.

The admission process typically takes place over two meetings. The first meeting is informational and introductory.

The second meeting focuses on specific organizational information, the adaptation process, setting up attendance, and signing the contractual documentation. Just as parents choose a preschool, we also carefully assess whether we can offer the specific child an appropriate environment, care, and support.

We care deeply about open, polite, and effective cooperation with parents, as mutual trust, respect, and professional communication are the foundation of a happy attendance.

The preschool can only admit a child who has undergone the prescribed regular vaccinations and has documentation certifying that they are immune to infection or cannot undergo vaccination due to a permanent contraindication. This condition does not apply to children entering compulsory pre-school education.

The placement of a child with special educational needs is decided individually by the principal of Malvína, based on a written statement from a pediatrician and a pedagogical-psychological counseling center or a special education center of the relevant specialization.

We always assess the child’s needs, the school’s options, and the conditions necessary for their safe and high-quality education. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity of Malvína, the school principal decides on admission according to the following criteria:

• children whose siblings already attend Malvína,
• children enrolling for full attendance and for the entire school year,
• children who reach the age corresponding to the year prior to the start of compulsory school education during the school year.

The school management will subsequently evaluate all received applications and, within 30 days of submission, send a notification of the admission procedure results to the legal guardian. Based on the notification of the child’s admission to the preschool, the legal guardian signs the contract and pays the tuition fee for the first month of attendance.

We believe that a carefully managed admission process helps create a solid foundation for the child’s successful adaptation, high-quality cooperation with the family, and a happy start to life at Malvína.