{"id":38367,"date":"2022-08-17T06:32:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T05:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branicek.cz\/about-branicek-childrens-club\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:20:37","slug":"about-branicek-childrens-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branicek.cz\/en\/about-branicek-childrens-club\/","title":{"rendered":"About Bran\u00ed\u010dek Children’s Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are Bran\u00ed\u010dek Children's Club<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bran\u00ed\u010dek \u2013 a small club for a big world of children<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Philosophy: A respectful approach with Montessori elements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We believe that a child is not a vessel to be filled, but a flame to be kindled. That is why we combine a respectful approach with proven Montessori principles\u2014children choose their own activities, we teach them to care for themselves and their environment, and we respect their individual pace. English fits naturally into our program\u2014not as rote learning, but as part of play, songs, and everyday activities. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Bran\u00ed\u010dek? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Because children don’t just need a quality program\u2014they need space to be themselves!<\/h4>

At Bran\u00ed\u010dek, we wanted to create something that we ourselves were missing.<\/p>

Not just another after-school club where children simply follow instructions.
Not another “classroom” where they spend time after school.<\/p>

But a place where children can be together, play, create, and naturally build relationships.<\/p>

Perhaps you feel the same way we do\u2014you don’t want your children to spend every afternoon just at school,
nor do you want every day filled with structured activities that don’t give them much room to “just be.”<\/h5>

At the same time, it’s not always realistic for children to meet regularly at someone’s home.<\/p>

And that is exactly why at Bran\u00ed\u010dek we try to create something between an after-school center and a hobby club.<\/p>

We create a program that gives children inspiration and a reason to meet, but at the same time, it isn’t a duty for them.<\/strong><\/p>

Children can get involved, or just play, observe others, and create in their own way.<\/p>

Our small group size allows us to create an environment where children feel safe
and can be themselves\u2014without pressure and without being judged.<\/p>

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Zuzka Hrubcov\u00e1 \u2013 Founder of Bran\u00ed\u010dek\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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I am Zuzka, the person behind Bran\u00ed\u010dek. Working with children has been part of my life for more than 18 years\u2014as a teacher, nanny, mom, and founder of my own children’s agency. <\/p>

But Bran\u00ed\u010dek wasn’t born so much from my professional experience as from my needs as a mother.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So why did I start Bran\u00ed\u010dek?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I wanted a place for my children where they would feel good and accepted for who they are.<\/p>

My son (5 years old) has a combination of a very high IQ and ADHD. He didn’t fit into most clubs or afternoon activities\u2014often the focus was more on his hyperactivity than his strengths. <\/p>

Yet I knew that when he is in a calmer environment, in a small group, and has appropriately prepared stimuli around him, he functions completely differently.<\/p>

I wanted a place for him (and for myself) outside of the home where he would feel good and where his needs would truly be perceived.<\/p>

My daughter, on the other hand, loves creating, and we often made things together at home. But as you probably know\u2014it’s not always easy at home \"\ud83d\ude42\"<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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And it was from these thoughts that Bran\u00ed\u010dek began to take shape.<\/h5><\/blockquote>

A place where not only my children but also their friends would love to go.<\/p>

What we are trying to create at Bran\u00ed\u010dek today is an environment where the most important thing isn’t “what’s on the schedule,” but what the children really need at that moment.<\/p>

Children meet here around a common theme, but if their attention naturally shifts elsewhere\u2014to their own play, a question, or a topic they are currently dealing with\u2014there is space to follow that.<\/p>

Sometimes it means creating.
Sometimes a conversation.
Sometimes just being together.<\/p>

In today’s fast-paced world, where there is little room for quiet conversation and electronics take up a large part of our time, it makes more and more sense to me to create a place where children can talk when they want to.<\/p>

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I recommend this morning children's club to all parents looking for a place with a friendly and helpful approach. My daughter attends, and she always receives an individual approach that respects her needs and wishes. The staff is perceptive, professional, and knows how to connect even with a \"shy\" child. Thanks to this, my daughter's stay at the club is always a great experience and she looks forward to her next visit. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A great place full of games, laughter, and creativity! My daughter always loves going to the club; from the first day, she felt safe and happy there. The environment is cozy and the approach is kind, always with a smile and understanding. I really appreciate all the activities\u2014crafts, music, English, and outdoor movement. The children enjoy it very much, and it develops their skills and imagination at the same time. I recommend it to all parents looking for a place where their child will be happy. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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