Jesle a školky Bambíno

What Jesle a školky Bambíno does

Jesle a školky Bambíno is a private early-childhood education operator headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, running two accredited bilingual Czech-English nurseries and kindergartens serving children from six weeks to six years. The company is organized through three wholly-owned Czech s.r.o. entities (Mateřská škola Bambíno s.r.o., Jesle Bambíno s.r.o., and Jesle Bambíno Vinohrady s.r.o.) operating branches in Praha 6 - Dejvice (the original 2009 site, a villa with garden) and Praha 10 - Vinohrady. It delivers a proprietary educational program called "Velké věci pro malé lidi" (Great Things for Little People), accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education since 2010, which combines themed learning spaces (ceramics, gym, music room, interactive boards, sauna, animal care), structured preschool-preparation methods (Jolly Phonics, Valley of Shapes, Word Kingdom, Zippy's Friends), and approximately 40% English-language immersion delivered by native speakers from a multinational teaching roster.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer subscription model: tiered monthly tuition of roughly 18,700–29,800 CZK per child, billed monthly with optional annual-payment and sibling discounts, plus ancillary revenue from a summer camp program (from 3,700 CZK/week) and optional after-school clubs. Enrollment is managed through the company's website (skolkabambino.cz), with parent communication handled via the third-party Twigsee and Edookit platforms. The school is part of the Consilium educational network (founded 2012 by Ondřej Kania, operating in Prague, Brno, Croatia, and Spain), which in turn sits within the UK-based Dukes Education group of 81 schools across Europe; this affiliation enables a feeder pathway into Square Elementary School and other group institutions. Marketing is primarily organic — website, Facebook, Instagram, and parent referrals — supported by EU-funded development grants (OP Praha 2023+ and OP JAK 2025–2026).

Strategically, Bambíno is a mature, capacity-constrained two-site operator that has expanded vertically into primary education through Square rather than horizontally through additional Prague branches. Its principal growth levers are pricing power on premium bilingual slots, summer-program utilization, and ecosystem monetization through the Consilium/Dukes pipeline rather than unit-count expansion; financial details including revenue, profitability, and enrollment capacity are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Jesle a školky Bambíno

Legal name

Mateřská škola Bambíno s.r.o.

Website

https://skolka-bambino.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bambíno is a Prague-based, Ministry of Education–accredited bilingual Czech-English nursery and kindergarten operating two branches (Dejvice and Vinohrady) for children aged six weeks to six years, delivering a proprietary curriculum as part of the Consilium/Dukes Education network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infant & Toddler Classrooms within Childcare Centers (EDACAGAC), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Bilingual nursery programs
• Kindergarten and preschool
• Infant daycare services
• International preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha 6 - Dejvice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (školkovné/jesličkovné): Monthly recurring tuition fees for nursery (jesle), mini-kindergarten, kindergarten, and preschool programs. Tiered pricing based on attendance days (3, 4, or 5 days per week) and program duration (morning only, full day, full day plus extended program). Discounts available for annual payment and siblings.
2. Summer program fees: Weekly summer camp program with Czech-English activities for children aged 2-7, including meals and supplies.
3. Extracurricular activities (nadstandard): Optional paid add-ons including clubs (music, sports, crafts), nature kindergarten camps, cycling/in-line/skate courses, and overnight stays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jesle a školky Bambíno operates a bilingual Czech-English international nursery and kindergarten serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old across two Prague branches (Dejvice and Vinohrady). The school delivers age-tiered programs (Jesle, Mini-školka, Školka, Před-předškoláci, Předškoláci) under its proprietary "Velké věci pro malé lidi" educational program, with 40% English language teaching by native speakers and full-day care from 7:30 to 18:00.

Product overview

Jesle a školky Bambíno operates as a multi-branch international Czech-English nursery and kindergarten serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The portfolio consists of five age-differentiated core programs: Jesle (nursery for 6 weeks–2 years), Mini-školka (2–3 years), Školka (3–4 years), Před-předškoláci (4–5 years), and Předškoláci (5–6 years). All programs are unified under the proprietary "Velké věci pro malé lidi" (Great Things for Little People) educational program developed in-house, which combines Czech and English language exposure, themed learning spaces (ceramics, cooking, music, sports), animal care, and nature activities. Add-on offerings include a Summer Program for children up to age 7 and optional after-school clubs (Zájmové kroužky). The school is accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports and operates two branches in Prague (Dejvice and Vinohrady).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jesle (Nursery) Full-day nursery care for children aged 6 weeks to 2 years with bilingual Czech-English exposure, small group sizes, higher staff-to-child ratios, developmental activities, sauna, animal care, events, photography, diaper provision, and psychosocial support. Pricing tiers at full day plus (7:30-18:00) range from 27,400 to 29,800 CZK per month by attendance days.
• Mini-školka (Mini-kindergarten) Mini-kindergarten program for children aged 2-3 years with Czech teachers and English language support from bilingual staff, educational activities, animal care, and gardening. Pricing tiers range from 18,700 to 26,900 CZK per month based on attendance days and program duration.
• Školka (Kindergarten) Kindergarten program for children aged 3-4 years with Czech and English teachers delivering bilingual education including ceramics, music, cooking, and outdoor activities. Pricing tiers range from 18,700 to 26,900 CZK per month by attendance days and program duration.
• Před-předškoláci (Pre-preschoolers) Pre-preschool program for children aged 4-5 years including specialized preparation activities such as Tai-Chi, logic games, drama, movement activities, flute, speech therapy, and special education support. Pricing for full day ranges from 21,700 to 25,200 CZK per month.
• Předškoláci (Preschoolers) Preschool program for children aged 5-6 featuring comprehensive school preparation using methods including Jolly Phonics, Valley of Shapes method, Logic Games, Zippy's Friends, Drama, Word Kingdom, Show and Tell, and flute playing, plus annual yearbooks. Pricing for full day plus is 26,900 CZK per month.
• Velké věci pro malé lidi (Great Things for Little People) Educational Program Proprietary accredited educational program unifying the school's pedagogical approach, focusing on hands-on learning experiences using all senses with themed rooms for plants, animals, cooking, ceramics, music, sports, and digital learning technologies.
• Letní program (Summer Program) Summer holiday program for children up to 7 years featuring Czech-English educational activities, creative pursuits, sports, trips, music, and dancing at the Dejvice branch, with organic food 2-4x daily. Pricing from 3,700 CZK; mini-kindergarten (2-3 years) full day plus at 5,500-6,400 CZK per week; pre-preschoolers (4+ years) at 5,100-6,000 CZK per week.
• Zájmové kroužky (After-school Clubs) Optional afternoon clubs for children from age 3 including music, crafts, and sports activities, plus nature kindergarten camps, cycling/in-line/skate courses, and overnight stays as part of the nadstandard (above-standard) offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 628 total graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Operační program Jana Amose Komenského (OP JAK)minorOthers · 1 January 2025EU-funded project Šablony II (CZ.02.02.02/00/24_034/0013105) running from 1/1/2025 to 31/12/2026, providing funding for school development, staff support, innovative education, and teacher professional development.
• OP Praha - pól růstu (EU/MHMP)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Multiple projects funded by ESF and MHMP including 'Malá Bambíňata do školy III' (CZ.02.02.XX/00/22_002/0003384) for development of Czech language skills in children with different mother tongue.
• Dukes EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and educational network. Dukes Education is the largest premium education group in the UK and one of the fastest-growing educational networks globally, with 81 schools across Europe. Provides international standards, resources, and connections for students.
• ConsiliumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational network founded in 2012 by Ondřej Kania, operating schools in Prague, Brno, Croatia, and Spain. Connects schools under shared philosophy of education, professional leadership, teacher development, and safe relationship-based environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Park Lane International School: Park Lane International School is a Prague-based English-medium international school covering early-years through secondary. It competes for the same expat and bilingual-seeking families as Bambíno but on a much larger, full-curriculum scale.
• Prague British School: Prague British School is a large English-medium international school offering early-years through secondary education. It overlaps with Bambíno's bilingual/English-language value proposition for expat and affluent Prague families but operates a much broader K–12 portfolio.
• International School of Prague: ISP is one of the largest English-language international schools in Prague, offering an early-years program that overlaps with Bambíno's preschool age range and English-immersion approach. It serves as a broader, more established incumbent with international curricula (IB/IMYC) rather than a focused preschool operator.
• Riverside School Prague: Riverside School is a Prague-based international primary and secondary school with early-years programming. Comparable to Bambíno in serving English-language-seeking Prague families, but at a broader educational scope.

Emerging players

• Square Elementary School (Consilium): Square is the Consilium-affiliated elementary school that Bambíno feeds into. While not a direct preschool competitor, it is highly comparable as a sister Consilium-network institution with shared educational philosophy and a shared pipeline of students.

Direct peers

• Maple Bear Czech Republic: Maple Bear is a Canadian-franchised bilingual (Czech–English) preschool network operating in Prague. It is a direct competitor to Bambíno on bilingual curriculum, age range (preschool/early years), and target segment of middle-to-upper-income urban families.
• Sunny Canadian Kindergarten Prague: Sunny Canadian is a bilingual Czech–English preschool in Prague using a Canadian-inspired curriculum, directly competing with Bambíno for the same bilingual-early-childhood segment of Prague families.
• Little England Kindergarten Prague: Little England is a Prague-based English-immersion kindergarten for young children, directly comparable to Bambíno on bilingual/English-medium curriculum, age range, and target families seeking early English-language exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skolkabambino
• Instagraminstagram.com/skolkybambino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jesle-a-%C5%A1kolky-bamb%C3%ADno

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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