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Křižíkova – safe environment for the first steps in Malvína
Křižíkova Branch 120 meters from the Křižíkova metro station, Prague 8 [map]
The Křižíkova branch is designed for our youngest children from two years of age. It creates a peaceful, safe, and stimulating environment for the period when children often spend time away from their families regularly for the first time and begin to discover the world of preschool.
The premises underwent a sensitive renovation in cooperation with the No Architects studio. The interior is designed with an emphasis on aesthetics, functionality, and the needs of young children.
Wood is the dominant material, giving the environment a natural warmth, while the soft colors and thoughtful layout of the space promote peace, concentration, and clarity in the daily routine. It offers plenty of space for free movement, play, discovery, creation, and rest.
Practically immediately after the reconstruction in 2020, we began to appear in design and architecture magazines both locally and abroad. A major success was, for example, the nomination for the Czech Architecture Award (Grand Prix Architektů) 2021, or winning the German Design Award 2023.
Environment shapes our personality
A great advantage of the branch is its own garden with an area of 650 m², hidden in the courtyard. Here, children spend time in a quiet, protected, and green environment that offers space not only for spontaneous play and movement, but also for exploring nature, environmental education, and first experiences in caring for the world around them.
First steps to independence
For children of this age, we perceive the transition to preschool as a very important period. Therefore, we place extraordinary emphasis on sensitive adaptation, a sense of security, trust, and individual support.
We guide children through their first steps toward independence, helping them develop social skills, communication, motor skills, and an understanding of everyday situations. It is at the Křižíkova branch that we maintain the highest staffing standard within Malvína – a team of four pedagogical staff members cares for each class.
Thanks to this, we can offer children at this sensitive age a truly individual approach, plenty of attention, closeness, and support in everyday moments.
A well-thought-out system and open cooperation
An important part of our work is also open cooperation with parents. We regularly share how the child is doing, what progress they are making, where they are gaining greater confidence, and where they might need additional support.
If we observe specific needs in a child regarding speech, motor skills, cognitive development, or behavior, we consult them sensitively with the parents and, if necessary, involve our special education teacher. Křižíkova is a place created exactly for the needs of the youngest children. It combines a safe environment, a well-thought-out space, its own garden, and a high standard of pedagogical care.
Our goal is for children to feel accepted and happy here, and to gradually gain confidence for the next stages of their education at Malvína.
Fresh and high-quality catering
At Malvína, we believe that quality food is an important part of a child’s happy day. Lunches and snacks are provided for us by a verified supplier, Ekolandia, with whom we share an emphasis on freshness, variety, and a mindful approach to children’s catering.
Meals are prepared from high-quality basic ingredients, without unnecessary semi-finished products, substitutes, or genetically modified ingredients. In the menu, you will find plenty of vegetables, fresh herbs, and a diverse range of ingredients such as buckwheat, millet, bulgur, or other nutritionally valuable side dishes.
We pay great attention to ensuring that the food is not only healthy for children but also tasty and naturally varied. The menu includes homemade spreads, fresh snacks, and baked treats prepared with children’s needs in mind.
For the youngest children, modifying the food consistency according to the child’s age and abilities is a matter of course. Likewise, based on individual agreement and relevant reasons, we can accommodate dietary restrictions or special catering requirements.
A hydration regime is available to children throughout the day. They can choose between water and unsweetened tea.
