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DreamWonder  – International nursery school!  

We see what you see in your child!

Dedicated to unleashing the highest potential of children of all abilities, DreamWonder Kindergarten Moni and Limassol would like to welcome and address the needs of all the children and their families.

Our teachers believe passionately that all children have equal rights to education and are committed to providing the best quality of childcare and child development in a positive, loving, and supportive environment.

Picture your child here: in an environment designed specifically for individual exploration and discovery, with nurturing educators and specialised subject teachers, speech, language and behaviour therapists and psychologists promoting a “Can do” and “Dreams do become reality” mentality to encourage curiosity and a growth mindset in children as they grow to become their best versions of themselves.

Our nursery is open for enrollments and encourage parents to pay us a visit and get to discover the magic happening behind the DreamWonder Nursery’s doors!

Get your child to a great start that will keep him or her ahead a lifetime!

Dreamwonder nursery school – WHERE KIDS CAN DREAM!

“Successful Business” continues the selection of materials about successful women in Cyprus. Elena Linova Droushoti, a professional speech pathologist, founder and head of kindergartens and speech therapy center DreamWonder, told us about her experience in a rare profession for Cyprus.

– Elena, what is your education?

– I graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical University in 1997 with a degree in speech pathology.

I must say that I am a speech therapist in the second generation. My mother devoted her whole life to speech therapy and defectology. And most of the time I learned from her. I still use her advice and advice to this day.

How long have you been practicing speech therapy? How in demand are speech therapists on the island?

– The practice was, probably, from the age of 10. First with my mother, then, after graduating from Moscow State Pedagogical University, already professionally.

I have been in Cyprus since 2001. And since that moment I have been working as a speech pathologist-defectologist.

When I arrived here, there were no speech pathologists in Cyprus at all. My diploma was sent to Greece for translation, because. there were difficulties with the translation of the word “oligophrenopedagogue”. Unfortunately, even now there are very few defectologists. And, basically, they are Russian-speaking specialists.

 

 

– How, when and why did you decide to open your first restaurant? What prompted this? How did you come to the need for business development?

– When my daughters were born, it was important for me that they knew both languages ​​- both Greek and Russian. Of course, I wanted to give them the best, although for this I had to travel from one educational institution to another, third, etc. It took a lot of time and effort. Therefore, the project of the creative and educational center “Rhythm of Knowledge” arose, which then grew into a speech therapy center and a network of kindergartens. An important role in the creation of the first kindergarten was played by the parents of my students. Many complained that the gardens are open until 17:00, and the working day of mothers ends at 18:00. Having time to run to the store after work, cook a full dinner, feed the child, and then also take him to additional classes – all this was an impossible task for many, including me. Therefore, our gardens are open from 7 am to 7 pm.

I opened the second garden for families living in the suburbs of Limassol, from Germassoia and Agios Tychonas. Due to traffic jams, the time it takes to travel to and from school sometimes reaches 1 hour. Therefore, our new garden is located near the highway. And, of course, another of its pluses is fresh air and a large territory.

– For a preschool educational institution, everything must be thought through to the smallest detail. Who was involved in creating this space for children?

– My husband helps me a lot, his advice is very useful. In addition, I am always guided by my experience as a mother and teacher and concern for children to be comfortable. And, of course, European requirements and standards.

– What was especially important for you when opening such a difficult business as a kindergarten?

– Create a space that both children like and parents are happy. To combine all their desires and give the best start in life to every child.

 

– DreamWonder is a garden with a unique speech therapy program. Did you develop it yourself?

– Yes. This is what I have been doing for over 20 years. I help children with speech disorders.

Do you work with children with disabilities?

– Certainly. We never separate children with disabilities from other children. Although sometimes it is very difficult. But we try and, in contact with parents and teachers, help such children not to feel separate from others. We employ such specialists as a speech pathologist, a neuropsychologist, a play therapist and a psychologist.

– Do you only manage the garden or are you also engaged in educational and / or speech therapy activities?

– Both. Until one o’clock in the afternoon I am the leader, then I conduct an appointment at the speech therapy center.

“Now more than ever, the island needs educational facilities for children of all ages. What are the goals (plans) of your business in the short / long term?

– And this is a secret. Hope everything works out!

 

DreamWonder – dream kindergarten in Limassol

Children grow up faster than most would like. Sooner or later, the time comes when parents realize that mom and dad no longer fill the entire children’s world. The kid needs the company of peers to learn to play and communicate, and development to be able to choose his future. Preschool time is the most relevant for such purposes! And to whom to entrust the development and health of your crumbs? Of course, professionals!

4 years ago, a kindergarten with a speech therapy bias DreamWonder nursery school appeared in Limassol. And in March, on the first day of spring, a new unique pre-school institution of the chain, DreamWonder nursery school Moni, was opened in the village of Moni.

Elena, hello! Your kindergarten is quite new. When did you start your work?

Good afternoon Our first garden is already 4 years old. It opened on June 1, 2019. We opened the second garden in March of this year.

– Tell us, for what population is the garden mainly designed? On local Cypriots or Russian speakers?

DreamWonder kindergartens are designed for absolutely everyone. The first kindergarten is Russian-English (although there are also Cypriots and many English-speaking children), the second is multilingual. The main language is everywhere English. The new garden has Greek lessons, as well as French and Spanish. In the second half, children have the opportunity to additionally study Russian, English or Greek.

— What is the advantage of your kindergarten over other educational institutions of the city?

Firstly, DreamWonder is the first kindergarten in Cyprus, which was created for working mothers and fathers. We are open from 7 am to 7 pm. A gentle approach to bilingualism (first half of the day – English, the second half of the day of your choice Greek, English or Russian (DreamWonder Limassol)). Classes are taught by professionals – native speakers. Music classes are taught by a teacher from the Odeon Cypriot school, gymnastics is taught by the president of the Sparta Artistic Gymnastics Club. In our gardens, speech therapy classes are provided with professional speech pathologists-defectologists who have a long work experience in Cyprus. The new kindergarten is slightly different from the first one in that we involve additional specialists in the work: a neuropsychologist, teachers of foreign languages. Here we will try to provide a variety of additional activities for children on the spot, whose parents do not have the opportunity to deliver them to mugs around the city during the day. In addition, we have an agreement with teachers in piano and vocals, ballet and dance. We are looking for other directions.

What special skills do children get in your kindergarten?

Children in our kindergarten learn to communicate in different languages, to communicate in an international environment. In addition, we try to prepare our pupils for further education in Russian and English kindergartens and schools. And in the new kindergarten and training in Greek educational institutions. The educational program in English is built on the basis of the Kindergarten curriculum & Preschool curriculum. It is built in such a way that a child who does not know English at all can master it fluently in a year. Our Russian language training program is run under the Happy Mama Club For Kids franchise. It provides for such classes as TRIZ, EIDETICS, fairy tale therapy, speech development and sensory unloading. All that is necessary for the dynamic development of the child.

 

Who works as kindergarten teachers? Your recruitment criteria.

DreamWonder – licensed kindergartens. According to the laws of Cyprus, people without pedagogical education do not have the right to conduct educational activities. Therefore, all our teachers are people with pedagogical education and certified diplomas. Accordingly, our teachers are professionals in their field with extensive experience working with children.

At what age can children attend your kindergarten? Are there any groups for absolutely crumbs, whose mothers are forced to go to work?

In the kindergarten, which is located in Limassol, a group is open for children from 4 months. Since maternity leave for many mothers in Cyprus lasts only 4 months, we accept children from the age of four months. In the kindergarten in Moni, we accept children from 2 to 7 years old.

 

— How many groups are there in your kindergarten and how many children are in them?

There are three groups in the Limassol Garden: for children from 0 to 2 years old; from children from 2 to 3.5 years old, as well as for children from 3.5 to 5 years old. In the new kindergarten, in the village of Moni, groups for children aged 2 to 3 years, 3 to 4 years, 4 to 5, 5 to 7 years. Classes up to 15 people. In the youngest group – no more than 6.

— How many teachers usually lead one group and what languages ​​do they speak?

Each class has one teacher plus assistants. In the morning, native English speakers work with children, in the second half, teachers who speak their native language: Russian, Greek, English.

– Tell us about your work schedule. Do you work on Saturday? Or perhaps you have some extra activities.

Since we are focused primarily on working parents, the kindergarten is open from 7 am to 7 pm five days a week. On Saturday and Sunday we do not work, but on request we can arrange weekend and night shifts.

 

– What should a child who comes to your kindergarten for the first time be able to do? Maybe some special skills are needed? For example, go to the potty on your own, speak a particular language, and so on.

We accept absolutely all children. Even special kids who need a special approach and the presence of a special assistant. We do not divide children into those who can and those who cannot speak, whether they are needed or not. For us all are equal.

How is food in your kindergarten? Tasty children are fed? We heard that your food is excellent, homemade, which children simply adore?

Yes, we have homemade food. We have obtained a license for cooking on the territory of our kindergarten. The menu is prepared by professional nutritionists, and the best chefs cook it. I do my own grocery shopping – every Sunday I go to the farmers’ market, where I buy the freshest vegetables and fruits. We feed the children at home, we select the dish that all children will like. We have four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. For all the crumbs, we provide an additional meal between breakfast and lunch.

 

– We heard that you also have specialists in the garden to work with special children. Tell about it.

Yes it’s true. We have specialists in the garden to work with special children. First of all, this is a speech pathologist. Also, a specialist neuropsychologist comes to us from Larnaca, who conducts diagnostics, selects individual classes for each child in accordance with the characteristics of his mental or physical development. And also conducts neurofitness for children. At the moment, we are negotiating to bring specialists who are not enough in Cyprus from Russia or from other countries. We also have a play therapist. And, of course, we accept all children with tutors.

– Safety. This is perhaps the most important point for parents. Not so long ago in Limassol there were cases when children left the garden and no one noticed it. How are you doing with this? Can a child leave the garden on their own?

The safety of every child is the main task of our kindergartens. We have CCTV cameras in every room and on the street. Territories are fenced with high fences, all gates and doors are closed at the level of an adult. So it is almost impossible for a small child to escape from the territory of the gardens.

 

— Tell us a little about your first project, Rhythm of Knowledge. After all, it all started with him. Does it exist? How it is useful for children and what it includes.

Center ” Rhythm of Knowledge ” is the previous name of the creative and educational center and the center of speech therapy . Now we have redesigned the center a bit . We have made only speech therapy center . There is a speech therapy room , a massage room , a sensorimotor room and a neuropsychologist’s room . 

Thank you very much for such a detailed story. We wish you development, success and new achievements!

And thank you for your interesting questions. I will be glad to see new pupils in our kindergartens!

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Languages

Russian, English, and Greek classes with native speakers. 
Our exceptional feature is the complete immersion of the child in the language environment: in the morning they communicate in English and in the afternoon – in Russian

GROUP OF 15 KIDS

A small group is the best way to learn and give individual attention to each child. Our goal to develop the talents of children. 

Personal Approach

Speech therapist consultation of each child. One to one speech therapy classes with our qualified speech therapy to approach each child in a different and unique way according to his character for better results. 

food Menu

We provide three meals a day – breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. If your child stays until the evening, we can give him a tasty dinner.

Suitable Working Time

We care about working parents, therefore, unlike other nurseries, we do work from 7 am to 7 pm. 

Our flexible working schedule will be more convenient for parents to give their children the best possible care.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In the afternoon, we provide extra classes in languages, music, fine arts, sports, in order to prepare each kid for future!