Akademia Zdrowego Malucha is a private, child-centred preschool in Białystok, Poland, focused on children’s wellbeing, emotional security and individual development. It welcomes children aged 2.5 to 8, including children on the autism spectrum and children with diabetes, and accepts applications throughout the year, subject to available places. Small groups help staff build close relationships with children and families and provide attentive support.

The preschool promotes healthy habits, movement and contact with nature. Children spend time outdoors in the school’s green garden and playground, and explore in all kinds of weather. Tuition includes the preschool education programme, full meals, a starter kit, swimming lessons and a range of activities. These include English, music and rhythm, sports, healthy-cooking workshops, group and individual speech therapy, social skills training and psychological support. Specialist services for children with additional educational needs include speech therapy, sensory integration and psychological support. Other available activities include karate, robotics, mathematics, chess, judo and dance. The preschool also offers alpaca-assisted sessions and has parking on site.