Przedszkole Baby City

About Baby City

Baby City is a boutique bilingual nursery and preschool in Mokotów, established in 2008 and awarded multiple Eagles of Education titles.

We offer STEAM education, holistic child development, a safe environment and an individual approach. Children learn daily in English and Polish with an experienced teaching team. This is an excellent choice for parents looking for high-quality bilingual childcare, nursery and preschool education.

Highlights

We teach bilingually, using language immersion methods
Original curriculum aimed at fostering openness, creativity & boldness among pupils
Democracy and Non Violent Communication - the child's needs are understood and respected
Child- friendly facilities
We work with the best teachers, who are passionate about education

In the News:

Baby City Wins the Gold Eagle of Education 2026 Nationwide Award (January 16, 2026)

Baby City turns 15 this year. (February 17, 2023)

Insider Interviews & Perspectives

Our Take

A nursery and kindergarten operating in two locations in Warsaw's Mokotów district. Its bilingual education is based on the IB program for the youngest (PYP) and STEAM. In each group there are three adults at all times: educator, English-speaking educator and assistant, and education is conducted by a bilingual team - a Polish teacher and an English teacher. All teachers have the highest qualifications. Baby City's central values are independence, democratic education (Nonviolent Communication, not relying on the system of punishments and rewards), healthy nutrition (own organic kitchen), daily physical activity and individualized programs to develop talents. The centers operate all year round, also during the holidays, when a special summer program is offered.

Our Kids' Insider Interviews

Principal video interview

Przedszkole Baby City:

Our Kids Insider Perspective: Principal Interview
Insider Interview with Katarzyna Kosakowska

Location

ul. Zielona 42, Warszawa, 02-913

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Promotional video for Przedszkole Baby City.

Academics

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Curriculum: Progressive/Reggio Emilia
Preschool/K Curriculum: Reggio Emilia
Academic Culture: Supportive
Developmental priorities: Balanced
Special needs support: A regular class with resource assistance
Gifted learner support: Enrichment
Homework Policy:

Curriculum

Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.
Primary Curriculum: Progressive
Progressive (sometimes called "inquiry based" or "discovery based") curricula use students' interests and their natural curiosity as the driver for instruction. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources necessary for students to investigate a topic or issue. Students are then encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers, solutions, and insights.
Secondary Curriculum: Reggio Emilia

What Baby City says: The Baby City curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s balanced, all-round development in a safe and inspiring environment. We combine modern STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) with a holistic approach that addresses children’s emotional, social and cognitive needs. Bilingualism is a natural part of everyday life at Baby City. Children are immersed in both Polish and English through play, projects, experiments and daily interaction with teachers. The program encourages independence, creativity, curiosity and the development of future-ready skills. We place strong emphasis on mindfulness, respectful relationships and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Movement, art and sensory activities support physical coordination and emotional wellbeing, while our healthy cuisine and eco-education help children develop positive habits from an early age. The curriculum is flexible and tailored to individual needs, supporting both gifted children and those who benefit from additional support, and preparing them confidently for further education in an international environment.

Approach:

Focus Special needs

Arts: Acting Gifted
Preschool/K Curriculum Reggio Emilia

Preschool/K Curriculum approach at Baby City : Reggio Emilia
Baby City has a Reggio Emilia approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Academic approach).
[Show: About Reggio Emilia?]
Reggio Emilia programs aim to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of "projects", (as opposed to "activities" or "lessons"). Teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. Projects can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. A high degree of parent involvement is also encouraged, particularly when forming curriculums and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
What Baby City says: Baby City stands out for its unique blend of bilingual education (Polish–English), a modern STEAM curriculum and a truly holistic approach to child development. Children learn through movement, hands-on exploration and inquiry-based projects that build creativity, confidence and teamwork. Learning is personalized to support both highly able children and those who benefit from additional guidance. A culture rooted in respect and mindfulness, combined with a stable, experienced teaching team, makes Baby City a trusted and highly regarded choice for international and expat families.
Academic Culture Supportive

Academic Culture approach at Baby City : Supportive
Baby City has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
[Show: About Supportive?]
A school with a "supportive" academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, that the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a "rigorous" academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.
What Baby City says: The Baby City culture is built around a supportive approach to learning that prepares children for school challenges by fostering confidence, independence and lasting skills. We follow each child’s individual needs, strengthening self-esteem by focusing on their existing strengths. A wide range of sports, academic and creative activities allows children to discover their interests and talents. In a safe and nurturing environment, we combine high educational standards with a strong focus on balanced development and each child’s overall wellbeing.
Developmental priorities Balanced

Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

Equal attention is paid to a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social, and physical.

Secondary Developmental Priority: Emotional

Emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others.

What Baby City says: Our educational philosophy assumes that our students will develop key competencies and become: - open-minded - critical thinkers - caring - tolerant - balanced - reflective

Focus	Special needs
Arts: Acting	Gifted

Special needs support A regular class with resource assistance

Academic Support:

Subject type	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject type	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Support for moderate-to-severe special needs:

Special needs	Accomodations Formal adjustments are made to the delivery of lessons to help mitigate the learning difficulty or exceptionality. The underlying content and expectations remain unchanged with accommodations, however. (Example: allowing a student to write tests in a quieter room).	Modifications The underlying content and expectations are modified and/or simplified for the sake of the student. (Examples: allowing student to use a calculator on a test when other students can’t; allowing students to bring word-banks or “cheat sheets” into certain tests, etc)	Remediation Research-based therapeutic measures that target and ameliorate the underlying weakness.
Learning disabilities
ADHD (moderate to severe)
Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Language Processing Disorder
Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
Developmental
Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
Down syndrome
Intellectual disability
Behavioral and Emotional
Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
Clinical Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Drug and alcohol abuse
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Physical
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Blindness
Deafness
Cystic Fibrosis
Multiple physical

Gifted learner support Enrichment

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What Baby City says: Baby City supports highly gifted children through personalized learning and a wide range of enrichment activities. Children have access to expert-led sessions, research projects and advanced opportunities in science, sports and the arts. Teachers flexibly adjust the level of challenge, pace and methods, allowing children to deepen their interests and develop beyond the standard curriculum.

Homework Policy

In grade Gr. 0, Baby City students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.

Nightly Homework

NS PS 0
Baby City 0 mins 0 mins 30 mins
Site Average 1 mins 2 mins 8 mins

What Baby City says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

	NS	PS	0
Baby City	0 mins	0 mins	30 mins
Site Average	1 mins	2 mins	8 mins

Extracurriculars

What the school says:

We place strong emphasis on children’s physical development, so that sport becomes a natural habit rather than an obligation. Children can choose from activities such as dance, karate, football, ballet, acrobatics, tennis, swimming and ice skating.

We also focus on artistic development. By the end of their preschool education, children prepare and perform a musical on a professional theatre stage.

Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Football
Gymnastics
Ice Skating
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis

Clubs Offered
Musical theatre/Opera
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Outdoor Education
Robotics club
Art Club
Chess Club
Choir
Dance Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

Grade	NS	PS	0
Day	zł25,000	zł30,000	zł36,000

What Baby City says about their tuition: Tuition fees are paid monthly, in advance, by a fixed due date each month. The fee is a flat rate and covers the educational program. Detailed payment terms, discounts and any additional fees are specified in the agreement with the institution.

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrollment Type	Amount
Early payment	Day	5%
2nd child (sibling)	Day	1,200 zł

Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

Enrollment

Enrollment Details:

Grades	Enrollment
Nursery (2,5 years) to Gr. 0	170

Additional Statistics:

% of foreign students	20%
# of nationalities attending school	5

Student distribution:

	NS	PS	0
Class Size	12	15	18

Principal's Message

Katarzyna Kuhnke, Dyrektor

Dear Parents,

If you are looking for a place where your child truly comes first, we warmly invite you to Baby City. It is a space created by passionate early-education professionals who are deeply committed to supporting children’s harmonious development, while respecting their developmental needs and building key competencies essential for later stages of education.

We are here to inspire, support, delight and help make the world a better place. Baby City is a place remembered with warmth – a place that equips young children with strong foundations on which they can later build their own world.

We stay up to date with the latest educational trends, drawing inspiration from the best elements of the Reggio Emilia approach, Jesper Juul, Maria Montessori, as well as international programs such as the IB PYP and other child-centred frameworks. Our goal is for every graduate to be confident, independent, tolerant, willing to take risks and able to approach challenges creatively.

We offer bilingual education in Polish and English, with Spanish introduced as an additional language. Language development is as important to us as physical development, healthy nutrition and education that supports growth across multiple areas.

Our team of over 40 professionals includes teachers, creativity educators, support teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, special educators, musicians, sports coaches, dancers, actors and art therapists – all united by their passion and commitment to delivering the highest quality education.

Katarzyna Kuhnke

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