Zein International Childcare - Day Care, Pre-School, After School Care & Holiday Camps

Zein International Childcare

Day Care

Pre-School

After School Care

Setting the Standard

Holiday Camps

The #1 childcare choice for internationally minded families in The Hague

Setting the Standard in International Childcare Zein International Childcare’s mission and philosophy is based on providing an internationally oriented nurturing learning environment.

Zein was founded by committed childcare professionals who understand the value of embracing the advantages that an internationally oriented lifestyle brings to children.

We have developed a programme that pays particular attention to the uniqueness of growing up in an internationally oriented learning environment – focussing on the need to make children feel at home and at ease during transitions.

Through teaching socio-emotional competencies we hope to equip children with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes for their social and emotional development, which will help them succeed in their friendships, school life, home life, future careers and as members of the wider community.

Open to all internationally minded families, we truly aim to Set the Standard in International Childcare – consistently exceeding parental expectations and going above and beyond what is offered in standard childcare. We have a high staff:child ratio ensuring a clear focus on the quality of care for the individual child, and an on-site chef who prepares fresh, organic warm meals and snacks throughout the day.

Our commitment to quality, together with our internationally diverse and well qualified staff, results in those small touches that make a big difference.

It’s this family oriented approach that makes Zein the first choice for internationally minded parents looking for quality care for their children.

As the leading provider of English speaking childcare services in the Netherlands Zein has won several awards for their innovative and progressive approach to childcare, and is a trusted partner of all key international schools in The Hague.

The Dutch Childcare Allowance Because Zein is a registered and fully licensed childcare provider the Dutch government reimburses a substantial portion of the childcare costs to all families where both parents (or a single parent) are working or studying – irrespective of nationality or length of stay. Visit zeinchildcare.nl to find out how much you will get back or ask our registration office for (free) support with your application.

It’s not just what we do,

it’s about how we do it Our approach to childcare is embedded in all aspects of the organisation at Zein, including the interior design of our locations. To help create a home-like environment for our children, we favour a natural approach with beautiful stylish wallpaper, soft carpeted areas and spaces furnished ‘just like home’. The interior of Zein Childcare centres is, in fact, so integral to our approach that Zein has designed its own furniture line under the name ‘Dutch DeZein’. Using smooth wooden forms, the natural and homely children’s furniture line brings the outdoors inside by using organic shapes reminiscent of a tree.

Professional and caring teachers Zein teachers are caring role models with an international background – trained and experienced professionals who truly love working with children. They are there to nurture, guide and support the children to be the best they can be, in all areas of development. We believe in investing in the development of our staff for the benefit of the children in our care.

The Zein Academy was set up to provide professional tailor-made training for all staff with a unique focus on the international and multilingual child.

With over 100 staff representing 39 nationalities, Zein really is ‘setting the standard’ in the international make up of its workforce.

Day Care and Pre-School Laying the foundations Zein’s specially designed Early Childhood Curriculum provides an internationally oriented learning environment, with an integrated programme that allows for the individual development of each child to be properly catered for. In Day Care, our vertical grouping provides a home-like setting with the placement of siblings in the same group, allowing younger children to be encouraged and stimulated by the older children – and teachers – around them. Small steps are both celebrated and valued.

3 months to 4 years old

2½ to 4 years old

With a high staff:child ratio of three carers per group, our day care offers a loving, safe and home-like environment for your child.

We consider ourselves partners in the care of every child and pay particular attention to socioemotional growth – a critical area for all children, but even more so for transient Third Culture Kids (TCKs). We provide a nurturing but stimulating programme to help develop your child’s individuality and self-confidence to the fullest.

Our pre-school provides the ideal option if you want your child to socialise, develop and learn – but do not need full time care.

Our tailored pre-school curriculum ensures positive and observable development – it builds independence and confidence, ensuring an easy transition into junior or primary school when your child is ready.

Both morning and afternoon* sessions are available with attendance patterns ranging from one to five days per week.

Monday to Friday (1 day minimum) Year round, only closed on public holidays Full Day Sessions 08:00 - 18:30

Monday to Friday (1 day minimum) Follows relevant international school holidays * Afternoon sessions subject to demand

Fresh, organic warm meals and snacks At Zein, we believe that nutrition is one of the most important aspects of a child’s development.

Therefore, we make sure that every child eats as healthily as possible. In line with our commitment to your child’s well-being, our full-time chefs serve fresh wholesome warm meals and healthy snacks.

Personalised meals are made for children with special feeding requirements.

The gift of language Many children who join Zein Childcare speak a language other than English at home.

At Zein we understand the added value that a bi or multi-lingual upbringing can offer, and we ensure that we support the language development of the children in our care. Whether your child will go on to attend a local Dutch school or experience an international education, spending time in an English speaking environment during their developmental years can provide many advantages.

After School and Holiday Care Where the fun begins Zein has been offering After School and Holiday Care services to the international community of The Hague for over 10 years. The services provided at our five Out of School Care locations are tailored to the specific opening times and term dates of each of our partner schools. By also covering early closure and teacher admin or training days, we can ensure that we are always able to provide care for your child exactly when you need it.

We recognise the need of each child to relax, refresh and play at the end of a formal school day. In a welcoming and home-like environment we motivate and engage children in a fun range of creative activities, offering Themes and Topics aimed at meeting the interests of the children in our care.

To encourage teamwork, the children collaborate on focused projects for an extended period of time. This fits alongside a sporting and recreational programme that encourages children to exercise and explore the outdoors. Older children are also supported through the provision of quiet homework time.

During all school holidays, our locations become day long hubs of fun as they play host to our Holiday programme. During the shorter breaks, Multi-Activity Camps are the order of the day, but the longer holidays offer the chance for activities to be organised around different themes. From Surfing to Performing Arts and Tennis to Circus Skills there is a great range of fun filled days to choose from. Every weekly activity programme is also complemented by two exciting field trips.

Whether you’re looking for something fun to keep your child occupied, or you need full time care while you’re at work, Zein has the answer!

• Sports & games: tennis, basketball, football etc.

• Art: such as painting, drawing, modelling & collages • Music: signing & playing musical instruments • Theatre: movement and dance, dress-up and plays • Cooking: cake baking & decorating, making pizza etc.

Themes like: • Multi-Activity • Multi-Sport • Art • Circus • Performing Arts • Construction • Tennis • Adventure, Tech • Surfing • Tennis • Football and so much more....

Field trips such as animal parks, museums, skiing, survival parks, rock climbing etc.

Trusted partner of all key international schools in The Hague All our facilities are either owned or rented for our exclusive use.

This allows not only for the creation of a warm and welcoming environment, but also for the provision of additional equipment and facilities for long term projects and activities.

Having a range of locations, each with its own particular strengths and features, provides children with the added advantage of choice. During Holiday Camps, families can choose which centre they would like to join, according to the camp themes on offer.

THE ESTATE

Serving The British School in The Netherlands – Vlaskamp and Diamanthorst

THE WILLOWS

Serving The British School in The Netherlands – Leidschenveen

THE OAKS

Serving The International School of The Hague

THE MAPLES

Serving The European School of The Hague

THE ELMS

Serving The French Lycee, the Haagse Schoolvereeniging and The European School of The Hague During the holidays, the locations are open to children from all schools (including Dutch) in the surrounding area.

Five premium childcare locations serving international families in The Hague

Setting the Standard

THE ESTATE Benoordenhout • DAY CARE • PRE-SCHOOL • AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE BRITISH SCHOOL • HOLIDAY CAMPS After complete renovation, the spacious listed building is now recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly childcare centres in the Netherlands. With 3000m2 of landscaped gardens to match the stunning inside facilities this really is a childcare location to rival all others.

Jozef Israëlsplein 36, 2596 AV The Hague

THE WILLOWS Leidschenveen • DAY CARE • AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE BRITISH SCHOOL • HOLIDAY CAMPS The innovative purpose built facilities on the BSN Leidschenveen campus offer our day care children up to four times more space compared to traditional day cares whilst the out of school care has the benefit of the using the schools’ indoor and outdoor sports and recreational facilities.

Vrouw Avenweg 640, 2493 WZ The Hague

THE MAPLES Bomenbuurt • DAY CARE • PRE-SCHOOL • AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL • HOLIDAY CAMPS Beautiful new location on the edge of the Statenkwartier – next to the campus of the European School. Large floor to ceiling windows provide a light and spacious environment that is complemented by our signature natural playground.

Houtrustweg 2a, 2566 HA The Hague

THE ELMS Van Stolkpark (opposite Madurodam) • AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE FRENCH SCHOOL AND THE HAAGSE SCHOOLVEREENIGING • HOLIDAY CAMPS The Elms is located on the top floor of the little white house at De Bataaf Tennis Club, and offers the same cosy homely feel that our locations are known for. For outside activities the children enjoy access to the tennis courts, the Madurodam theme park and the Scheveningse bosjes.

Ver-Huëlweg 2, 2585 JC The Hague

THE OAKS Kijkduin • AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL • HOLIDAY CAMPS The Oaks is located in the Die Haaghe clubhouse on sports fields immediately behind the international school. The majority of the ground floor has been furnished for exclusive use of Zein and a brand new natural playground completes the facilities.

Wijndaelerweg 9, 2554 BZ The Hague

To reserve a place or for more information visit www.zeinchildcare.nl or contact our friendly team via info@zeinchildcare.nl or +31 (0)70 3268 263