Duhovka

What Duhovka does

Duhovka (legal entity: Mateřská škola Duhovka s.r.o.) is a private Czech-English bilingual Montessori nursery and preschool founded in 2008 in Prague by Ivana and Tomáš Janeček. The school operates two physical locations — Pevnostní in Prague 6 (Střešovice) and Cihelná in Prague 1 (Malá Strana) — with a third Cihelná class announced to open in September 2026. It runs four classrooms in total: a Yellow nursery class for ages 2-3 and three preschool classes (Blue, Green, Purple) for ages 3-6, staffed by AMS-certified native Czech and English Montessori guides at a roughly 4-teacher-per-classroom ratio.

The core program is delivered through the Montessori pedagogical method (practical life, sensory, language, mathematics, and cosmic education materials) in an immersive bilingual environment, supplemented by speech therapy, special pedagogy consultancy, and after-school clubs (ceramics, cooking, music, Lego, sports, yoga). The product portfolio also includes ancillary services: a Summer Day Camp, Montessori at Home program for parents, a Parent Course, Online Preschool Support during closures, and merchandise. The institution holds American Montessori Society (AMS) accreditation and is integrated into the broader Duhovka Group, which extends the same educational philosophy through elementary school, a high school (Gymnázium Duhovka), and a Montessori training institute.

Revenue is generated entirely through recurring monthly tuition fees (30,900–35,500 CZK/month per child for 2026/2027), plus meal fees (2,200–3,200 CZK/month) and add-on club fees. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer: families enroll via Open Door Days, individual meetings with management, and annual contract signing. Marketing is driven primarily by word-of-mouth, parent referrals, social media (Instagram, Facebook), and recurring community events. The company has received four EU grant projects (Šablony II/III/IV, Multikulturní vzdělávání II) supporting operations from 2020 through 2026.

Name

Duhovka

Legal name

Mateřská škola Duhovka s.r.o.

Website

https://duhovkaskolka.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Duhovka is a private Czech-English bilingual Montessori nursery and preschool in Prague serving children ages 2-6 across two city-center locations, operating four classrooms with AMS-certified teachers as part of the broader Duhovka Group educational ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education / Bilingual Montessori Preschool

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual montessori preschool
• Early childhood education
• Montessori nursery school
• Czech english kindergarten
• Preschool education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees for nursery and preschool programs, with separate pricing for morning (7:45-12:30) and full-day (up to 5:45 pm) options. Additional fees for meals and optional clubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Duhovka is a Czech-English bilingual Montessori preschool and nursery in Prague offering educational programs for children ages 2-6 based on American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited methodology. The core offering consists of a Nursery Program (ages 2-3) and a Preschool Program (ages 3-6) delivered by certified native Czech and English speaking Montessori guides, with separate morning and full-day scheduling options. The institution also provides supplementary services including summer day camp, after-school clubs, speech therapy, parent courses, and online preschool support.

Product overview

Duhovka is a Czech-English bilingual Montessori kindergarten and nursery school offering a comprehensive early childhood education program. The core offering consists of the Nursery Program for children aged 2-3 years and the Preschool Program for children aged 3-6 years, both based on Montessori pedagogy with bilingual Czech-English instruction. Additional services include the Montessori at Home Program and Parent Course for family education, Summer Day Camp for holiday care, After-school Clubs (ceramics, cooking, music, Lego, sports, yoga, drama, art), Speech Therapy Services, and Online Preschool Support. The school operates two Prague locations (Prague 6 and Prague 1 Cihelná) and is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Program (Jesle) Czech-English bilingual Montessori nursery program for children aged 2-3 years, supporting early childhood development through exploration, language acquisition, movement, and sense of order. Available in morning (7:45 am - 12:30 pm) and full-day (up to 3 pm or 5:45 pm) formats with approximately four teachers per classroom.
• Preschool Program (Školka) Czech-English bilingual Montessori preschool program for children aged 3-6 years, based on Montessori methodology with emphasis on independence, love of learning, and holistic development. Includes speech therapy and special pedagogy consultancy, available in morning and full-day formats.
• Montessori at Home Program Regular get-togethers for children under 1 year and their parents, providing Montessori-certified guidance, age-appropriate activities, and practical tips for using Montessori method in home environments.
• Montessori Course for Parents Educational course for expecting parents and parents of children under 3 years, covering baby preparation, developmental activities, and Montessori principles for home implementation.
• Summer Day Camp Czech-English summer day camp with Montessori elements for preschool children aged 3-7 years, featuring themed programs, experiments, and adventures during summer holidays.
• After-school Clubs Afternoon activities including ceramics, cooking, music games, Lego, sport, yoga, drama, and joyful art, led by qualified instructors and available as add-on options to core programs.
• Speech Therapy Services Professional speech therapy services for children, including weekly sessions, communication skill development, vocabulary building, and school preparation, included in preschool tuition.
• Online Preschool Support Online support service for parents providing activity ideas, virtual contact with teachers, and resources during school closures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop bilingual language skills naturally through immersive environment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Montessori Society (AMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMS accreditation for the preschool program; teachers receive AMS certification; institutional membership ensuring adherence to Montessori standards
• BioneacoreOthersExternal catering company supplying healthy, varied meals for children including vegetarian options; provides lunches (soup and main dish) with choice of meat or vegetarian menus
• Duhovka GroupcoreOthersUmbrella organization encompassing nursery school, elementary school, high school, and training institute; provides integrated educational ecosystem from 18 months to 19 years
• IPRK (Institute for First Aid Education)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccredited first aid training provider organizing annual experiential first aid courses for children; instructors accredited by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
• TKZPminorOthersPartner organization with logo displayed on contact page; nature of partnership not extensively detailed

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prague British School: Large established British international school in Prague with a Nursery/early years program. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same international family segment, though operating at much larger scale and broader grade range.
• Park Lane International School: International school in Prague offering early years through secondary programs with English-language instruction. Comparable as a broader incumbent targeting the same affluent international Prague families.

Direct peers

• International Montessori School of Prague: English-language Montessori school in Prague serving early childhood through upper school. Directly comparable as a Montessori credentialed, internationally oriented alternative for Prague families weighing Duhovka.
• Sunshine International Preschool: English-medium preschool in Prague with international curriculum and mixed Czech-expat cohorts. Comparable as a competitor for bilingual early childhood slots in central Prague.
• Little England Kindergarten: English-language kindergarten in Prague focused on bilingual early childhood education for expat and Czech families. Comparable on the bilingual-Czech-English positioning and Prague catchment.
• Riverside School Prague: Montessori-inspired international school in Prague with an early years program and bilingual approach. Closely comparable on pedagogical philosophy and Prague-based international family target market.

Emerging players

• Maple Bear Prague: Canadian-method bilingual (English-Czech) preschool network with locations in Prague. Comparable on the bilingual immersion positioning targeting Czech and international families.

Regional players

• Bambíno: Czech preschool/childcare chain with multiple locations, primarily serving Czech families with a more standardized (non-Montessori) pedagogy. Comparable as a competing Czech private preschool format but distinct on the bilingual/Montessori niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/duhovkamontessori
• Instagraminstagram.com/duhovka_montessori
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duhovka

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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