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Robbie’s Place International Day Care Opens its Doors
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© The British School in The Netherlands, photographer is Christel Van Meeuwen. |
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Robbie’s Place (part of the Zein Child Care Group) celebrated its official opening with several festivities during the month of June. Ruth van Reken, the American author of the book ‘Third Culture Kids- Growing Up Among Worlds’, was flown over to lecture for parents and staff and warmly shared her knowledge and experiences. She visited all Zein Child Care’s branches and met with the children and teachers of the groups who work with a unique philosophy designed for TCK’s and International families. Robbie Zein, co-owner of Zein Child Care trains and lectures on this wonderful approach to working with children and minimizing their anxiety. On 22nd June children in the day care presented Princess Maxima with a signed copy of Ruth’s book.
Zein Child Care specialises in quality child care for international families and provides after school care and holiday care for The British School, The International School and De Haagse Schoolvereeniging at 5 locations in The Hague. As of February this year, Zein Child Care also provides International day care, for children 0-4 years old.
Robbie’s Place International Day Care is located on the campus of The British School in Leidschenveen. The wonderful facilities were designed by the famous architect Thomas Rau and offer children 4 times more indoor space than traditional day care in The Netherlands. The outdoor play areas offer a large area to crawl, walk and bike around. Highlights are huge sand boxes, fruit & vegetable gardens and flower gardens.
Robbie’s Place has developed a unique ‘personalised’ day care formula. Each child is able to follow his or her own schedule for eating, sleeping and playing, just like at home. Our professional chef prepares delicious warm and fresh meals and snacks throughout the day. New parents are welcome to stay the whole day while their child adjusts to day care. There is a luxury parents room with WIFI where parents can work on their laptop. They are also welcome to enjoy some freshly prepared food or hot and cold drinks.
Zein Child Care is run by an experienced management team: Mirjam Daster, Claire McGee and Mollynn Mugisha who guide and support their educators in this TCK approach. All Zein’s educators are carefully selected and come from a range of international backgrounds. They are able to understand the wishes and expectations of global families and truly love working with children.
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