The Czech Academy of Sciences has long supported its employees in balancing their professional and family lives. Its aim is to enable highly qualified staff to stay connected with developments in their field even during periods of childcare.

In addition to childcare services, this support is now being extended to include care for school-age children in the form of day camps and, newly, residential camps. In this way, the department responds to the needs of employees at different stages of parenthood and continues to expand its range of family-support services. Information can be found HERE.

Academic staff in Prague can use the services of the Children’s Groups of the CAS at three locations: Prague 1 (Lvíček), Prague 4 (Molekula), and Prague 8 (Pluto, Dioda).

Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, in summer (July to August) Mon–Thu 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We accept children from 18 months of age. If capacity is full, children are accepted according to the criteria listed on the Enrollment page.

Each facility implements a program based on the Education and Care Plan.

In Brno, employees of the Czech Academy of Sciences institutes can use subsidized preschool places according to current demand.

Why enroll your child in an Children’s Groups of the CAS?

Your child will be close by
Your child will be close to your workplace. You will save time and your daily routine will be easier.

Contacts - Children’s Groups of the CAS                                                         

You will have access to clear and open information
Everything important will be clearly available to you – understandable rules, informational materials, and easily accessible contacts.

For parents – Children’s Groups of the CAS (Internal Rules)

Information for Parents of Children Enrolling in the Children’s Groups of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Your child will be in a pleasant and safe environment
Your child will spend time in modern, well-equipped facilities adapted to their needs and safety.

What does it look like here? - Children’s Groups of the CAS

Your child will be cared for by an experienced and caring team
Your child will be in the care of a professionally trained team with a clearly defined common approach. Staff receive ongoing professional support and methodological guidance from an experienced methodologist to ensure that your child feels safe and well cared for.

You will have the opportunity to get to know the environment before your child starts
Before your child starts attending, you will be able to participate in open days, registration, and the "Schůdek do DS" adaptation program.

Open days at DS - Children’s Groups of the CAS

Enrollment - Children’s Groups of the CAS (Schůdek do DS)

Your child's start will be handled sensitively and in cooperation with you.
The adaptation will respect your child's pace and take place in close cooperation with the family.

The adaptation process in Children’s Groups of the CAS

Your child will have a meaningful and varied program.
Daily activities are thoughtfully planned to provide a balanced and engaging program, including movement, cultural activities, trips, and opportunities for children and parents to come together. Activities are carefully adapted to each child’s individual needs and pace, ensuring that every child has the space to grow and develop in their own way.

You will be regularly informed about your child's progress
You will receive information in person, during meetings and consultations, as well as in digital form (photos of children, educational plans, and current information).

Your child's development will be monitored individually
We will continuously and specifically monitor your child's development, record their progress, and then discuss it with you during regular consultations based on sensitive and professional observation (twice a year).

Your child will grow up in a loving and respectful environment
A supportive and nurturing approach helps children feel safe, build independence, and develop a joy of discovery.

Monthly nursery fees for the Children’s Groups of the CAS for the 2025/2026 school year

Adaptation fees for children newly enrolled in daycare (first month of attendance)

Flat rate including VAT, excluding costs for meals.

Regular attendance fees (starting from the second month of attendance)

Flat rate including VAT, excluding costs for meals.

* Younger age group – children aged 18 months up to 31^st August following their third birthday.
** Older age group – children aged three from 1^st September following their third birthday until the start of compulsory schooling.

The meal cost from 1^st September 2025 is 127 CZK per day (two snacks: 52 CZK, lunch: 75 CZK).

Information brochure

Information for Parents of Children Enrolling in the Children’s Groups of the Czech Academy of Sciences