A Place for Great Beginnings
Private Kindergarten in Ljubljana
Small groups, caring educators and a welcoming international community — helping every child feel at home.
Book a VisitMore Personal Attention
Small groups give our educators time to get to know each child and respond to their individual needs.
Open All Year
We are open all year, including summer and school holidays. Closed on Slovenian public holidays.
A Warm Welcome, in Your Language
Multilingual staff help parents communicate and children settle into their new environment.
A World of Cultures
Slovenian and international children grow up together, making friends and discovering different languages and traditions.
Private Kindergarten. Municipal Support.
Eligible families can receive municipal co-funding towards kindergarten fees. Your actual payment depends on the applicable decision and your family’s circumstances.
A Home Away from Home
We understand the challenges families face when moving to a new country. Here, children find friends, a sense of security and belonging — whether their family stays in Slovenia for one year or many.
Municipal Co-Funding
International families who meet the eligibility requirements may also receive municipal support towards kindergarten fees.
Familiar Faces, Every Day
Our educators stay with the children well into the afternoon, providing continuity and a reassuring daily routine.
A Natural Path into Slovenian Life
Children gradually become familiar with Slovenian through play, friendships and everyday activities. No prior knowledge of Slovenian is needed.
Our Kindergarten near Ljubljana City Centre
Our kindergarten is conveniently located close to Ljubljana city centre, near the Kolezija swimming pool, at the intersection of the Trnovo and Vič neighbourhoods.
Our Age Groups
Little Butterflies (Metuljčki)
11 months–3 years
Little Bees (Čebelice)
3–6 years
What Parents Say
From the first day to the last, all I can say is that you have a truly wonderful kindergarten and excellent staff who really work with heart!
Milo, in particular, settled into his new kindergarten within a month! This was thanks to the teachers’ patience, encouragement and support.
We chose Mala Akademija and it was exactly the right decision! After five years at the kindergarten, our little girl started school well prepared, without a single bad experience.
QUALITY PROGRAMME AND RICH EXPERIENCES
Space to Play. Freedom to Discover.
An officially licensed Slovenian preschool programme, additional activities, plenty of outdoor time and regular excursions help children develop, explore and build confidence for the future.
Through stories, music, movement and hands-on activities, children follow their curiosity and discover what they can do. We give them time to ask questions, try things for themselves and learn alongside friends. Everyday experiences — from making something together to exploring the neighbourhood — become opportunities to practise independence, cooperation and care for others.
Five Meals Every Day
Five meals a day are included in the kindergarten fee. Breakfast and lunch are prepared by the Viški Vrtci kitchen, while we take care of the remaining meals ourselves.
Our approach is simple: healthy, fresh and locally sourced food whenever possible. Plenty of fruit and vegetables, minimal added sugar and unnecessary sugary snacks. We also accommodate children’s special dietary needs.
Come and meet us
Visit our kindergarten, meet the team and see whether Mala Akademija feels right for your family.