Škola dokorán n.o.

What Škola dokorán n.o. does

Škola dokorán – Wide Open School n.o. is a Slovak non-profit organisation (IČO: 50091298, registered nezisková organizácia) headquartered in Bratislava-Staré Mesto, focused on community development and lifelong learning for socially disadvantaged families with young children, with particular emphasis on Roma communities and Ukrainian refugee households. Active since at least 2015 across local, national, and international levels, the organisation operates community-based early childhood education services (10 Play and Learning Hubs across Slovakia, 71 Play and Learn Corners in schools and kindergartens), implements the Aflatoun social and financial education curricula (AFLATOT for ages 3–6, AFLATOUN for ages 7–14), and since 2022 has served as UNICEF's implementing partner for the ECEC Play Hubs emergency response supporting Ukrainian refugee children.

The underlying technology stack is pedagogical and methodological rather than software-based: licensed evidence-based frameworks such as the Jacobs Foundation Primokiz 7-phase methodology, the Aflatoun curricula, and four internally accredited innovative early learning programmes (Learning through play; Reading programme 'The adventure of reading'; Toys and books library corner; Discovery Days). Participatory diagnostic tools such as the OPERA self-assessment method structure programme design. The organisation manages a portfolio of EU, multilateral, and foundation-funded projects — most recently the €940,000, three-year Hubs4Teens consortium (UniCredit Foundation via EduFund Platform, six-country consortium, 2025–2028), OUTPLAY – Outdoor Play Labs (EU-funded, four countries, 2024), Primokiz municipal pilots in Zborov and Koprivnica (2024), the European Parliament–funded basic income guarantee pilot, and the broader Erasmus+ portfolio (Soft Skills for High Quality Education, TOY4Participation/CHAVORE). Outputs include 40,602 children and 6,240 adults reached under the UNICEF programme alone (July 2022 – August 2024), 484 education professionals trained, and 4,300+ workshops delivered.

The business model is grant-funded: primary inflows come from international project grants (EU/European Commission, UNICEF, UniCredit Foundation, Erasmus+, World Bank, Jacobs Foundation, Council of Europe), augmented by licensing royalties from network memberships (Aflatoun International, ISSA sub-license for Primokiz). There is no commercial pricing; all beneficiary-facing services are delivered free of charge to children, families, schools, and municipalities. Distribution is direct-to-community via physical Hubs and partner schools/kindergartens, layered with international consortium membership (Aflatoun International, ISSA, REYN) for reach and credibility. The organisation operates with a reportedly small core headcount (approximately 5 employees), supplemented by partner organisations, trainers, volunteers, and consortium staff across roughly 20 European and a few non-European jurisdictions.

Name

Škola dokorán n.o.

Legal name

Škola dokorán – Wide Open School n.o.

Website

https://skoladokoran.sk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Škola dokorán – Wide Open School n.o. is a Bratislava-based Slovak non-profit delivering community-based early childhood education, social-financial literacy, and inclusion programmes for socially disadvantaged families, Roma communities, and Ukrainian refugees through 10 Play and Learning Hubs, school partnerships, and international donor-funded consortia.

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Product category

Early Childhood Education and Community Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAFAM

Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYEDACAFAG

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYEDAKAAAE

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYBPADAKAB

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYEDAKADAG

Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Specialized Tutoring & Academic Intervention (Remediation)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Community development programmes
• Social inclusion services
• Parent engagement workshops
• Educational programme licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava – Staré Mesto

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU and International Project Grants: Primary funding model: three-year international project Hubs4Teens funded by UniCredit Foundation via EduFund Platform (€940,000 total investment). Projects implemented in international consortium of 6 countries. Additional EU-funded projects including OUTPLAY, Erasmus+ Soft Skills for High Quality Education, and others. Funding covers programme delivery, training, materials, and consortium coordination.
2. UNICEF Emergency Response Funding: Funding from UNICEF for establishment and operation of ECD Play Hubs supporting Ukrainian refugee children in Slovakia since June 2022. Covers Play and Learning Hub operations, training of education professionals, and parental engagement activities across 10 localities.
3. Aflatoun International Network Fees: Licensed sub-programme implementation rights from Aflatoun International (part of 400+ partner global network active in 110 countries). Provides social and financial education curricula, training resources, and network support to Slovak institutions. Activities in Slovakia since 2015.
4. Primokiz Methodology Licensing: Licensed Primokiz programme from Jacobs Foundation via ISSA sub-license. Piloting in Slovak municipalities (Zborov, Koprivnica) to improve local early childhood services through structured 7-phase methodology.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Škola dokorán n.o. delivers community-based early childhood education and lifelong learning programmes for socially disadvantaged families in Slovakia, operating 10 Play and Learning Hubs and 71 Play and Learn Corners that provide inclusive play, parental engagement, reading clubs, language workshops, and psycho-social support to children aged 0-12, with a focus on Roma and Ukrainian refugee communities. Its portfolio also includes the Aflatoun social and financial education curricula (AFLATOT for ages 3-6 and AFLATOUN for ages 7-14), the licensed Primokiz 7-phase methodology for municipal early childhood service improvement, parental empowerment programmes, professional development for educators, and international projects such as Hubs4Teens and OUTPLAY. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through grants, EU project budgets, and UNICEF emergency response funding.

Product overview

Škola dokorán – Wide Open School n.o. is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of early childhood education and community development programs, not a single unified product. The core offerings include Play and Learning Hubs for Ukrainian refugee support, Aflatoun social and financial education (AFLATOT for ages 3-6, AFLATOUN for ages 7-14), and various international programs addressing Roma inclusion, parental education, and school dropout prevention. Recent programs include Hubs4Teens (community learning centers for vulnerable teens aged 11-15) and OUTPLAY (outdoor STEM and social-emotional learning). The organization also implements capacity-building initiatives like INVAC for Roma paraprofessionals and Primokiz methodology for local early childhood service improvement. These programs are delivered through international partnerships and local implementation in Slovak kindergartens and schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Play and Learning Hubs: Community-based early childhood education spaces providing quality and inclusive learning opportunities for children and families, particularly Ukrainian refugees and host communities.
• Aflatoun Slovakia
• Hubs4Teens

Products and services

• Play and Learning Hubs (UNICEF ECEC Play Hubs) Community-based early childhood education and care centres providing quality inclusive learning opportunities for children (ages 0-12) and families, with particular focus on Ukrainian refugees and host communities. Includes didactical play materials, workshops, reading clubs, and parental engagement programmes delivered free of charge.
• Aflatoun Social and Financial Education (AFLATOT and AFLATOUN) Social and financial education curricula for children aged 3-14, contextualised for Slovak schools, delivered through kindergartens (AFLATOT) and elementary schools (AFLATOUN) with teacher training, mentorship, and learning materials.
• Hubs4Teens Community learning centres empowering vulnerable students aged 11-15 by developing social, emotional, and financial skills and creating inclusive learning environments that connect formal and informal education, schools, families, and communities.
• OUTPLAY – Outdoor Play Labs Outdoor play-based learning programme integrating STEM education and social-emotional learning for children aged 3-10 through an Outdoor STEM & SEL Toolkit, training-of-trainers model, and national workshops.
• Primokiz – Early Childhood Services Methodology Evidence-based programme (licensed by Jacobs Foundation via ISSA) for improving local early childhood services through a 7-phase cross-sectoral process involving situation analysis, strategy development, and implementation planning across education, health, and social services.
• INVAC – Initial and Continuous Training of Roma Paraprofessionals Programme developing strategies for the recruitment, selection, training, and professionalisation of Roma paraprofessionals in education and child care, including mapping of existing practices, needs analysis, a competences framework, and professionalisation pathways.
• Roma Confident Parents Programme (Rodičovstvo s dôverou / Parenting with Confidence) Parenting support programme strengthening Roma families through workshops on early childhood development, sensory development, non-verbal communication, discipline, play, early literacy, parent-child communication, and positive attitudes toward education.
• TOY4Participation European initiative promoting young children's right to participate, supporting early childhood practitioners and families to embed meaningful child participation through daily interactions, developmentally appropriate dialogue, and real decision-making across five countries.
• ECD+ – Early Childhood Development Workforce Strengthening Programme strengthening and supporting the early childhood development workforce through professional development and capacity-building activities for educators and practitioners.
• MakerEDU – Media Literacy Media literacy programme designed for education professionals to build digital and critical-media competences in classroom and community contexts.
• Diversity+ Programme providing governance, benchmarking, and training tools for diversity-positive early childhood education and care provision.
• Toy for Inclusion Project increasing access to regular education for young Roma children with and without disabilities through inclusive non-formal education activities, parental education on responsible parenting, and capacity-building of education, health, and social services for inclusivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,602 children and 6,240 adults served; 71 Play and Learn Corners established; 484 professionals trained; 4,300+ workshops conducted (July 2022 – August 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

55 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022UNICEF Emergency Response to the war in Ukraine: establishment of ECD Play Hubs in Slovakia supporting Ukrainian refugee children and host communities. Since June 2022, serving 40,602 children and 6,240 adults across 10 localities with inclusive early childhood education opportunities. Škola dokorán serves as implementing partner with technical expertise from Matej Bel University.
• International Step by Step Association (ISSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational learning community with over 90 members supported by leading early childhood experts in Europe and Central Asia. Promotes quality, equitable, and integrated ECEC services for children, families, and practitioners. Škola dokorán is an active member.
• Aflatoun InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of 400+ NGOs and governments delivering social and financial education to children and young people in 110 countries. Reaches 42.4 million children through national integration programmes and 2.8 million through implementing partners. Škola dokorán is the Slovak national implementing partner since 2015.
• Romani Early Years Network (REYN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurope-wide advocacy network promoting professionalism in early years, access of Roma and Traveller children to quality ECD services, and diversity in the ECD workforce including better representation of Roma and Traveller professionals. Škola dokorán participates as a member sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Partners Hungary Foundation (Hungary)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner in Hubs4Teens international consortium. Active in consortium for OUTPLAY and other ECEC projects.
• Educational Research Institute (Slovenia)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner in Hubs4Teens international consortium. Lead of CHAVORE initiative. Lead partner of Erasmus+ Soft Skills for High Quality Education project.
• Open Academy Step by Step (Croatia)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner in Hubs4Teens international consortium. Host of December 2025 partner meeting in Zagreb.
• APS Cubo Libro (Italy)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner in Hubs4Teens international consortium representing Italy.
• ICDI / International Child Development Initiative (Netherlands)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal partner in Hubs4Teens consortium. Lead of TOY for Participation project across 8 countries. Partner in OUTPLAY consortium.
• Korak po Korak / Pučko otvoreno učilište (Croatia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of December 2025 international partner meeting in Zagreb for Soft Skills for High Quality Education Erasmus+ project. Active in OUTPLAY consortium.
• Fundacja Pro Fil (Poland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in OUTPLAY – Outdoor Play Labs European consortium combining outdoor play, STEM, and social-emotional learning for children aged 3–10.
• Pedagoški inštitut (Slovenia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in OUTPLAY – Outdoor Play Labs European consortium. Partner in Erasmus+ Soft Skills for High Quality Education project.
• Jacobs FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensor of Primokiz programme – an evidence-based methodology for increasing access to quality early childhood services. Škola dokorán holds sub-license via ISSA to pilot Primokiz in Slovak municipalities (Zborov, Koprivnica since 2024).
• ACRA (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead implementing organisation of basic income guarantee pilot project (European Parliament funded) in Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia. Škola Dokorán implements activities for Slovak beneficiaries (500 adults, 75 families in extreme poverty).
• A.R.S. Progetti (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner with ACRA for basic income guarantee pilot. Provides technical guidance and implementation support.
• Integro Association (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal implementing partner for basic income guarantee pilot in Bulgaria.
• Amare Rromentza / Roma Center (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal implementing partner for basic income guarantee pilot in Romania.
• World BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides advice and technical assistance to basic income guarantee pilot project for families in extreme poverty across Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia.
• Matej Bel University (Slovakia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides sound technical expertise to UNICEF Emergency Response programme, elevating quality of inclusive approaches in Play and Learning Hubs and Play and Learn Corners.
• Kosova Education Center (KEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational implementing partner for CHAVORE initiative in Kosovo, developing emotional literacy and resilience learning sessions for early childhood practitioners.
• A.R.S. Progetti (Rome, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development and social inclusion initiatives.
• ACRA (Milan, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner in development and social inclusion projects.
• Aspire-igen Group Ltd. (Bradford, UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Association 21 July (Rome, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Center for Educational Initiatives (Riga, Latvia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Centro Italiano per l'Apprendimento Permanente (Rome, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Centrum för flexibelt lärande – Hälsinglands utbildningsförbund (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Council of Europe (Strasbourg, France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerROMACT Initiative implementer – building capacity of local authorities to develop inclusive policies and public services for Roma communities. Škola dokorán participated in Council of Europe ROMED2 programme.
• Csoport-teka (Budapest, Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• E&G Projekt Agentur GmbH (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Educational Dynamics (Hermoupolis, Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Elderberry AB (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Fondazione ACRA (Milan, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Fundacion Paraguaya (Paraguay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of Poverty Stoplight methodology used in basic income guarantee pilot. Škola dokorán implements this approach in Slovakia for families in extreme poverty.
• Generationen gehen gemeinsam (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Instituto Universitario de Lisboa (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Integro Association (Razgrad, Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Link Campus University (Rome, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• MIOS (Bosnia & Hercegovina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• MOMA (Varna, Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Nadace Open Society Fund (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Nadácia otvorenej spoločnosti – Open Society Foundation (Slovakia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak foundation providing support for civic society and social inclusion initiatives. Long-term partner of Škola dokorán in community development and Roma inclusion work.
• Open Society Foundation London (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Partnere per femijet (Albania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Partners Hungary Foundation (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Pomoc deci (Belgrade, Serbia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Roma Center 'Amare Rromentza' (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Schola Empirica (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Społeczna Akademia Nauk (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Step by Step Centre for Quality in Education (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Stichting Aflatoun International (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network organisation providing social and financial education curricula to 400+ partner organisations in 110 countries, reaching 42.4 million children. Škola dokorán is the Slovak national implementing partner since 2015.
• The Business Foundation for Education (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Tiny Signers (Leeds, UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• Trust for Social Achievement (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.
• VBJK (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project partner of Škola dokorán in European development initiatives.

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