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Since 2009. English. French. Positive Discipline. Therapy: Sensory Integration, psychologist, speech therapy, hand therapy, Social Skills Training, special needs educator.

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ul. Irlandzka 7, Saska Kępa  ·  510 915 565

A private preschool and nursery in Saska Kępa (Praga-Południe district, Warsaw) — operating since 2009 at ul. Irlandzka 7. We accept children from age 1 (nursery, 12 months) and from age 2.5 (preschool). We blend the Polish MEN core curriculum with proven methods: Positive Discipline (Jane Nelsen, Alfred Adler), Sherborne, Orff, Klanza, Jolly Phonics, Sensoplastyka, Batia Strauss, Bajkoterapia (storytelling therapy). A native English speaker in the group for the full day (8 hours), plus our original Les Petits Français — the only French programme in Praga-Południe. 16 specialists on staff — Sensory Integration (SI), Social Skills Training (TUS), speech therapist, child psychologist, special needs educator, hand therapy. Aktywnie w żłobku subsidy (1500 PLN/month) — nursery from 700 PLN/month.

A day at our kindergarten

From morning circle to evening cuddles

7:30

Morning

Warm welcome, free play

9:00

Circle time

Starting the day together, talking about feelings

10:00

Classes

Languages, therapy, ceramics, music

12:00

Lunch

Balanced meals, eating together

13:00

Rest

Quiet time, stories, relaxation

14:30

Garden

Outdoor play, alpacas

16:00

Activities

Fencing, judo, robotics, dance

17:30

Home time

Calm goodbyes, sharing the day

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Tracking your child's progress

How we measure that learning actually happens

01

Themes every two weeks

The activities we offer follow a theme that changes every two weeks — feelings, animals, outer space, transport, the body, weather. Each theme has detailed vocabulary, grammar structures, art and sport objectives tailored to age and English proficiency.

02

Personalized learning plan

Each child has an individual development plan, assessed by the teaching team twice a year (mid-year and end-of-year). Areas tracked: vocabulary, oral and written language skills, social and emotional development, motor skills, mathematics readiness.

03

Communicated to parents

Twice-yearly reports are shared with the family in a 1:1 meeting — not generic checklists, but a written narrative on your child's specific progress, strengths and areas where we are focusing next. Plus a portfolio of work to take home.

We've been at Krasnoludki for 3 years with both our children. What we value most is the Positive Discipline approach and having therapists available on-site.
Joanna P. · 2025

Our team

16 specialists under one roof

Karolina Anioła

Karolina Anioła

Director

preschool education teachercertified TUS (Social Skills Training) trainer25 years of experience
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Preschool education teacher and certified Social Skills Training (TUS) trainer. She continuously develops her qualifications. She has the good fortune and privilege that her work is her passion — one she has pursued for almost 25 years. Thanks to that, she channels her creativity, commitment and joy of the profession into building a family-like atmosphere full of a sense of safety. She takes care that the Children in our preschool flourish and receive support in overcoming developmental challenges. It matters deeply to her that every day, for the Children coming to our preschool, is a new, unforgettable adventure — an adventure they cannot wait for. Privately, she is a happy and proud mother of almost grown-up children, a lover of travel both small and large, and… of chocolate.

Katarzyna Rybczyńska

Katarzyna Rybczyńska

Teacher, Pedagogue

MA in Pedagogy with Art Education (USNH)Early Childhood & Preschool Education (UW)corrective & compensatory classes
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Master's degree in Pedagogy with Art Education from the University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski in Warsaw. Completed postgraduate studies in Early Childhood and Preschool Education and Corrective-Compensatory Classes at the University of Warsaw. Continuously expanding her qualifications — completed courses in the Sherborne Developmental Movement method, Children's Mathematics (Matema/Nemi) and glottodidactics. She works with children aged 3–6 at our preschool in Saska Kępa, in the spirit of Positive Discipline. "I love working with children because of their extraordinary creativity and spontaneity." Interests: music, dance, travel.

Milena Hołownia-Dudzińska

Milena Hołownia-Dudzińska

Special Education Teacher

preschool teacherspecial education teacherspecialization: autism spectrum
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Qualified preschool teacher and special education teacher specializing in working with children on the autism spectrum (ASD). Combines pedagogical knowledge with experience in special education, adapting her methods — including elements of behavioural therapy and Positive Discipline — to each child's individual needs. She works alongside our team of Sensory Integration (SI) therapists at our facility in Saska Kępa. A mother of two, which gives her an excellent understanding of the parent's perspective. Interests: cats, spending time with family.

Paulina Filipkowska

Paulina Filipkowska

Teacher, Nursery Caregiver, Animator

10+ years of experienceanimatorBatia Strauss method
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Experienced nursery caregiver and animator with over 10 years of working with children. Organizes games and educational activities, including sessions using the Batia Strauss method, which combines music with movement and play. Every day she creates a warm and safe environment in which the youngest children (ages 1–3) in the nursery group in Saska Kępa can freely explore the world — in the spirit of Positive Discipline and with elements of the Sherborne Developmental Movement. Interests: yoga, cats, travel.

Magdalena Należyty

Magdalena Należyty

Childcare Specialist

over a decade of experiencemusic and rhythmics in work with children
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She began her work with children in nurseries and kindergartens over a dozen years ago. What she values most is the opportunity to accompany children during the most important moments of their development and to build a relationship based on trust and a sense of safety. Working with children gives her enormous satisfaction, because the awareness of being the person around whom they feel safe is a tremendous motivation to act. In her daily work with toddlers (ages 1–3) in the nursery group she draws on elements of the Sherborne Developmental Movement, the Orff method and Bajkoterapia (story therapy) — together with her teammates, in the spirit of Positive Discipline that guides our whole facility in Saska Kępa. Privately, she is interested in music, which she gladly uses in her daily work. Every day they develop hearing, a sense of rhythm and physical agility. Listening to various pieces builds emotional intelligence. Nothing brings people together like dancing and singing together, which build a sense of safety and a bond within the group. "The joy of the children every morning and the smiles with which they greet me are proof that my work has meaning."

Klaudia Markiewicz

Klaudia Markiewicz

Psychologist

Psychology (SWPS University)certified dietitian (PID)QEEG Biofeedbackclinical sexology (in training)
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A graduate of SWPS University in Warsaw and a certified dietitian — she obtained her qualifications at the Polish Institute of Dietetics. She has also completed training in QEEG Biofeedback. She is currently developing her expertise in clinical sexology, broadening her competencies in the area of sexual health. On a daily basis she works with children, adolescents and families at our preschool in Saska Kępa, supporting them in emotional, upbringing-related and developmental difficulties — in an approach aligned with Positive Discipline (Jane Nelsen). She also conducts nutritional therapy for children and adolescents with food selectivity and difficulties in their relationship with food. She is a co-creator of the podcast "Między nami mamami" ("Between Us Moms"), in which she shares psychological knowledge and parenting experience. Her articles can be read in publications including Newsweek and Newsweek Psychologia. She continuously develops her qualifications. She creates a safe space for conversation, in which everyone can feel understood and seen.

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Frequently asked questions

Brief answers to what parents most often ask

How much do the preschool and nursery cost? +
Nursery: 700 PLN/month (after Aktywnie w żłobku subsidy, base price 2200 PLN). Preschool: 2000 PLN/month. The price includes 4 daily meals from our own kitchen, native English speaker, French, all extracurriculars. No enrolment fee. Full pricing: /en/pricing.
From what age do you accept children? +
Nursery: from age 1 (12 months). Preschool: from age 2.5. Upper limit: age 6 (until end of preschool stage, before primary school).
What are your opening hours? +
Open Mon-Fri 7:30–18:00. Closed weekends. Children can be picked up earlier if needed — just let us know.
Do you have a native English speaker? +
Yes. A native speaker is in the group every day from 9:00 to 13:00 — not teaching „lessons", but accompanying children at play and meals. This builds natural listening exposure. Plus: French (our original Les Petits Français programme, 3× a week).
What therapy services do you offer? +
Sensory Integration (SI), TUS (Social Skills Training), speech therapist, child psychologist, special needs educator, hand therapy. All specialists employed on staff, on site at the preschool. Full description: /en/therapeutic-activities.
What is Positive Discipline? +
A parenting method by Jane Nelsen based on Alfred Adler's work. No punishments, no rewards — only natural and logical consequences. Boundaries are clear, set with respect. A child's anger is treated as a signal of unmet need, not „bad behaviour". Our entire staff is trained in this method.
Can I visit before enrolling my child? +
Yes, we welcome individual tours — 30-60 minutes, during sessions, with the option to enter any of our groups. Book: +48 510 915 565 or biuro@siedmiukrasnoludkow.pl.
How long does adaptation take? +
Typically 1-3 weeks, individually adjusted. First days: parent in the room with the child for 1-2h. We gradually extend the stay. Full day usually from end of week 2. Some children need longer — we respect every pace.
Is there a nursery subsidy? +
Yes: the Aktywnie w żłobku programme (1500 PLN/mo). We help complete the application and handle the formalities.
Where exactly are you located? +
Ul. Irlandzka 7, 03-909 Warsaw — in the heart of Saska Kępa (Praga-Południe district). 5-10 minutes walk from most of Saska Kępa, Kamionek, close to Grochów.
Do you follow the Polish Ministry of Education (MEN) curriculum? +
Yes. Our programme fully complies with the core curriculum of the Polish Ministry of Education (MEN) — phonetics, early literacy, fundamental mathematics, social and emotional development. On top of the MEN base we layer our own methodology: Positive Discipline, English with a native speaker, our original Les Petits Français programme, and on-site therapy (SI, TUS, psychologist, speech therapist). The MEN base ensures your child enters primary school with everything peers from public preschools have; our methodology adds what most do not.
What sports and arts activities do you offer? +
Sports: football, judo, gymnastics, dance, fencing, robotics, daily morning warm-up. Arts: ceramics (with Piotr Choma, PWSFTviT), music & rhythmics (Orff and Batia Strauss methods), Sensoplastyka (sensory-art), pottery, art workshops, theatre and storytelling. All included in the monthly fee — no extra payments.
How important is music in your programme? +
Music is one of the core pillars of how we teach — not a side activity. Alongside language and movement, music drives creativity, emotional regulation and early literacy. Daily Circle Time songs in English and French, weekly rhythmics with the Orff method (rhythm, percussion, body movement), Batia Strauss method (active listening to classical pieces with movement), and singing as a vehicle for vocabulary acquisition. Our teachers communicate through passionate teaching — children assimilate concepts more naturally through song than through instruction.