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Private kindergarten and school “Scarlet Sails”, Moscow

Aisha
04.09.21 14:11

Hello. I would like to express my gratitude to our teacher and educator Daria Borisovna. My children: son and daughter went to the garden and were very pleased. Attitude towards children, classes and the atmosphere of a friendly team. Special thanks to the chef Elena for the delicious and varied food.

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Aisha, thank you for your feedback and feedback!

Catherine
26.08.21 16:45

I transferred my son to this kindergarten almost a year ago and have never regretted it! Wonderful teachers, wonderful, tasty and fortified home cooking! My child loves going to kindergarten, which is a huge plus! I want to convey all the most wonderful, kind and positive words of gratitude to the staff of our garden! Thank you so much for caring and educating our children!

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Ekaterina, thank you for your feedback! Thanks for choosing us!

Maria
06/29/21 19:13

We went to this kindergarten at 1. 1 years old. In general, it was difficult to find a good kindergarten where they would take a child at that age. The teachers were not afraid of difficulties, and we, in turn, were pleasantly surprised by their responsiveness, involvement, good equipment of the kindergarten and the price.
Now we are 1.5 years old and the child is growing very active, faster than other children thanks to the kindergarten
A huge plus for me – every day we get pictures of kids on a walk / class / lunch in the chat!
Our teacher Natalya Vasilievna, she leads the younger group. The children are delighted with her, my daughter, when she sees her when we come in the morning, immediately runs to her hands, which means that Natalya Vasilievna treats each child with great warmth and love, and the children feel it)
And of course you feel her a great contribution to development, every day they sculpt something, draw, make applications)
Teacher Daria Borisovna leads the senior group, also an excellent specialist
Thank you very much for your work!)

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Maria, thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you are with us!

Svetlana Abramova
13.06.21 12:58

My baby is 1.3 months old. Urgently called to work and the question arose what to do with my baby? For a very long time I was looking for a way out of this situation – a nanny or a kindergarten. The question of a state kindergarten did not even arise, such a crumb and a garden where 30 children each, and they take them there from 2.5 years old. We thought about a nanny, but after watching horror stories about nannies on TV, the question also disappeared by itself. I started looking for a daycare center. I live between m Medvedkovo and m Babushkinskaya. Finally, after a long search, I came across the Scarlet Sails garden. I called, a very polite administrator told me everything, answered my questions and signed me up for a tour. I went on a tour with my shoe. We were greeted warmly with a smile. The kids are all well-groomed and happy. Manager Larisa, well, a very pleasant woman, it is immediately clear that she loves children, and most importantly, the children love her too. They showed me everything, I was very pleasantly surprised that such little ones have a separate bedroom, where there is a salt lamp, there is a tape recorder, it turns out that children fall asleep to lullabies. The kitchen is clean and smells good. There is a shower room, the pots are each on their own shelf. There are a lot of bright toys in the playroom, a dry pool. And most importantly, my daughter immediately went to the group, began to play with toys, then, of course, she climbed into the pool and couldn’t get her out. In general, I liked everything, clean, comfortable at home, left with tears, did not want to leave, and it’s worth a lot. We have been going for a month now and I have never regretted that I came to this kindergarten. And I am very glad that I found what I was looking for for my child. We go to the kindergarten with pleasure, but we leave with tears, I just can’t pick it up, it doesn’t want to leave. By the way, my daughter eats very well there, and this is also an indicator. Therefore, as a mother, I advise you, you will not regret it.

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Svetlana, we are very pleased, thank you for your feedback!

Daniella
20.05.21 15:13

I am taking my second child to this wonderful nursery. The children are happy, the atmosphere is homely and very warm, very interesting holidays and music lessons. In the evening my daughter does not want to go home. The teachers are loved like family. Until now, the eldest son remembers Elena Vitalievna and Elya Abetovna. Thank you for being.

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Daniella, thank you for your feedback! We work for you!

Ekaterina
02.10.20 11:56

I want to express my deep gratitude to the leaders for the impeccable organization and the teachers for the warm attitude towards the children and their attentiveness. My son is 1.5 years old, he quickly adapted to the garden and has been walking for 2 months with great pleasure. Special thanks to our teacher, Oksana Stanislavovna, for an individual approach to each kid. We are very happy that we chose this nursery.

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Ekaterina, thank you for choosing us!

Elena
09/30/19 16:14

Our son has been going to kindergarten for 2 months and during this time words of gratitude have already accumulated!
The child runs to the kindergarten with a smile, he is simply surprised how the teachers quickly found an approach to him! My soul is calm when I send my child to kindergarten, thank you very much for the excellent organization, comfort and coziness!

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Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you are with us!

Victoria
26. 07.19 07:17

I want to thank Alfira Khasyanovna, the kindergarten teacher on Shokalsky Street! He conducts very interesting classes with the kids in a cognitive and at the same time playful way! Children are passionate and try to complete the tasks! Thanks also to the whole garden team! Natalya Georgievna Thank you very much for creating a WhatsApp group for parents and our family enjoys watching photos and videos about our daughter’s life in the garden!
Alina’s mother.

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Victoria, thank you for your feedback! We work for you!

Elena
24.07.19 19:36

A big THANK YOU for the summer camp for children, which used to be located at 1, Taezhnaya St., and now moved to Izumrudnaya, my child happily goes there in the summer for 2 years, friendly staff and excellent teachers, children walk in the park, go on excursions, Something new every week, kids love it!

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Anna
14. 05.19 17:21

Wonderful garden!
We’ve been going since September 2018. Every time my daughter runs to the garden, skipping, and in the evening she can’t be taken away from there, because she won’t play enough. Attentive and kind teachers, whom the children love very much. Lyudmila Vladimirovna and Anna Rafaelovna, thank you for your care and patience towards our children.
Interesting and not hackneyed scenarios for the holidays, a delicious and varied menu, my daughter’s favorite oxygen cocktail, creative and developing activities – all this at a high pedagogical level. There is a speech therapist in the garden. Anna Kirillovna gave her daughter all the sounds in six months, even “p” we now pronounce in all words!
I express my gratitude to the director Natalya Georgievna. This is a responsive person and a very demanding leader.
With respect and gratitude to the entire staff of the garden, mother Anya and Yanochka

Answer:
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you are with us!

Svetlana
03/29/19 11:16

Once again I want to return to the reviews in order to thank the team of teachers of the Scarlet Sails kindergarten, wonderful teachers: they are caring, loyal and friendly, both to children and parents. They have an amazing ability to find a special approach to each child. They conduct developing activities with children, sculpt, draw, dance and sing, learn poems and songs. I would also like to note the skillful and sensitive guidance of the educator of our group Daria Borisovna, she simply works wonders, in a short time the children have learned so much interesting things in all creative directions, the children themselves can repeat and do any crafts, drawing, and learning English is just a joy for them , they learned to count, learned a lot of words, songs, which is not easy at that age. All matinees are going with a bang, now preparations are underway for open lessons, a very interesting program. I can’t help but mention Alla Aleksanrovna, a person with a capital letter, her positive and kindness simply attracts our children, so we are always in a good mood, there is very good food in the garden, thanks to our chef Elena for delicious dinners. In general, the kindergarten is on top. Our rating is 5 plus. Thanks everyone!

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Thank you for your feedback! We work for you!

Svetlana
17.03.19 09:59

So the time has come for the holidays, and with them the holding of matinees in kindergarten. I would like to sincerely thank the staff of the kindergarten Scarlet Sails. We are again pleasantly surprised by the performance of the children and the skills of
Educators-teachers to plan and organize such a sports solemn event for our grandfathers and fathers by February 23!
Everything was great: costumes, attributes, poems, dances, songs, interaction with the audience. A solemn, festive atmosphere reigned in the hall.
Let such events last a little longer, at least for 15 minutes, because the activity of children is over the top, everyone wants to participate in competitions.
Grandfathers and dads took part in the proposed competitions with pleasure. They shone with happiness and from such touching attention to their persons.
The holiday flew by in one breath of delight.
It’s a pity that the children grow up so fast and these wonderful, sweet, touching holidays of our beloved kindergarten will remain in the past. Now preparations are underway for the holiday of March 8, the children were given poems, they learn songs for moms, and the children do it with great pleasure, more I would like to say special thanks for the English lessons to Daria Borisovna, I just can’t believe that in such a short time the children have learned so many words, I can’t help but thank Alla Alexandrovna, a teacher with a capital letter, this is just a second mother for our children. with the holiday of spring, may the same atmosphere continue to reign in our garden.

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We are very pleased, thank you for your feedback!

Victoria
12.03.19 05:04

My daughter has been going to kindergarten for 7 months! Very pleased with the warm atmosphere in the garden! Great food! Wonderful educators in the “Sunshine” group! Holidays are interesting! We express our gratitude to the entire staff of the garden for their work, patience, care and attention!

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Thank you for your feedback! Thanks for choosing us!

Julia
19.02.19 10:14

My son has been attending the “Scarlet Sails” kindergarten for five months now. From the age of 2, I took him to the nursery group “Solnyshki”. We didn’t have any problems adapting! Kind and very experienced teachers Elya Obetovna and Elena Vitalievna carefully and attentively introduced him into the daily routine of the kindergarten. The child quickly got used to and fell in love with his caregivers and the group. Sometimes in the evenings he does not want to leave))) The atmosphere in the kindergarten is warm, cozy, one might say homely. The group is equipped with everything necessary for the development of children. The food is good quality and varied. The kids are being fed. They are full. Daily walks, interesting activities – we really like all this in the Scarlet Sails kindergarten. Many thanks to all the employees of the kindergarten, our beloved teachers Ela Obetovna and Elena Vitalievna and of course the directors – Natalia Georgievna and Alexander Alexandrovich! Strength to you, patience and prosperity!

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Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you are with us!

Tyurina Svetlana
18.02.19 08:42

Excellent kindergarten. We have been going since November 2018, my daughter got used to the teachers in two days, and this speaks volumes, their professionalism and love for children. Thank you very much Elya Albertovna and Elena Vitalievna. My Ksyushka is delighted with you. Thank you for your patience with her, as my child is still that fidget.

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A wonderful child, we don’t even have to endure it 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!

Inna
15.02.19 20:58

We have been going to kindergarten for three months. Our family expresses its deep gratitude to the administration of the kindergarten and, of course, to our teachers Ela Albertovna and Elena Vitalievna for their kindness, individual approach to our son. He was not assiduous and not attached to the team, not to mention how attached to his mother, but wonderful, sensitive educators managed not only in a short period to please our family. The son goes to the garden with great pleasure, has become diligent, becomes more independent every day. The children’s leisure time is wonderfully organized, it is very pleasant that all the wishes of us (parents) are taken into account.
Thank you so much.

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Thank you for your feedback! Your kid is well done, he adapted very easily!

Elena
14.02.19 10:52

Excellent kindergarten! My daughter has been going since the age of 1.8, I want to express my deep gratitude to our wonderful teachers Ela Albertovna and Elena Vitalievna, wonderful teachers, kind, attentive, sympathetic, my daughter simply loves them. A big thank you to all the nursery staff!

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Thank you very much!

Svetlana
01/24/19 09:41

Each parent wants to find a kindergarten for their child to their liking, but this does not always work out, we made our choice and chose the Alye Parusa kindergarten. We realized that we made the right choice. I would like to express my gratitude to the staff of the garden – Nikolaenko Alla Aleksandrovna, who became the second mother for our children, how much kindness there is in this person, as well as the teacher of our group Daria Borisovna, a teacher with a capital letter, she is not only an educator, but also a teacher. Together with her, children learn the basics of the English language, modeling, drawing, children are engaged in creativity, learn poetry, songs. Classes are held in the garden with a speech therapist, every day is scheduled by the minute, the child goes to the garden with pleasure and of course special thanks to the head of the garden Scarlet Sails Natalya Georgievna for organizing and comfort in the garden. We recommend this garden.

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Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you are with us!

Elena
17.01.19 21:58

My son goes to kindergarten. Our teacher is Lyudmila Vladimirovna. I am very pleased that my son goes to this Kindergarten and he has such a wonderful teacher. How many poems, songs my son knows. And as Lyudmila Vladimirovna performs at the holidays, she can play any role. Clever, artistic and needlewoman. Such crafts with our children makes that anyone can envy. Thanks to the administration for picking up such shots!

Answer:
We have a very strict selection of personnel, only with experience and pedagogical education, and even this is not a guarantee that the employee suits us. If the slightest intolerance towards the child is noticed, we react immediately, up to and including dismissal. Work is underway with parents to report directly to the principal about any controversial situation. Thanks for the feedback!

Xenia
17.01.19 19:49

Our family is very grateful to the staff of the Scarlet Sails kindergarten for their kindness and individual approach to the child! Our son fell in love with the teacher of his group, Daria Borisovna! We also want to say thank you to all the staff! It is very nice to see that in our kindergarten everyone is trying to make the child feel good and comfortable! Thank you very much!

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Thank you for your feedback! Your kid is great, he adapted instantly!

Valeria
16. 01.19 14:15

We have been going to the kindergarten for 4 months, from the age of 2. I was very worried about the adaptation of my son. There have never been any problems with getting ready for kindergarten in the morning, the child goes there without tears. I am always sure that he will be fed. Classes have a positive effect on the development of the child, the fine motor skills of the hands have noticeably improved, and over the past 1.5 months the child has begun to speak more clearly in whole connected sentences. Most of all I like our teacher Alla Alexandrovna, an individual approach to each child is very valuable, always kind, sunny and the best. All requests regarding child care are heard and acted upon. And many thanks to the administration for the quick response and good attitude.

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Thank you for your feedback! Thanks for choosing us!

Natalia
15. 01.19 10:22

My twins have been attending the kindergarten for 2.5 years already for 4 months, the wonderful teacher Alla Aleksandrovna, the children love her very much. The boy is very fond of drawing, the girl dances with pleasure. There are always a lot of walks, which is very important for me. Often planted on a potty, sorry, but there has never been irritation on the priest, although children have super sensitive skin. At the request of parents, sugary or allergenic foods are excluded or limited. And what a delicious smell of pancakes and cheesecakes in the morning, you just want to stay.
I pay for the kindergarten with maternity capital.

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You are right, our food is amazing! Thanks for the feedback!

Polina
20.12.18 15:30

Excellent kindergarten! They took the child at 1.7 years old, we have been going for half a year, my daughter really likes the kindergarten. I also like it, I am always calm that the child is fed, dressed and clean.
Our teacher Alla Alexandrovna is a kind-hearted person, a wonderful woman! The kids just love her. Leisure activities are always clearly organized in the garden, children have different activities every day. They sculpt, they draw, they do exercises, they dance. The menu is always varied, children are supplemented if necessary, diapers are changed on time. All the wishes of the parents are taken into account and fulfilled by the educators.
In general, I did not regret a bit that I chose this kindergarten!

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Thank you for your feedback! We work for you!

Irina
28.06.18 14:34

We have been going to kindergarten for almost a year. The garden is very satisfied with all the home cooking at a high level, a varied menu. Every child gets a lot of attention.
Leisure activities for children are wonderfully organized not only on holidays but also on ordinary days, especially on birthdays. I would like to express my gratitude to our wonderful teachers, to whom our child now goes. Thank you so much Kindergarten!

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We are very pleased, thank you for your feedback!

Kudryashova Lidia
01.03.17 18:14

I express my gratitude to the staff of our kindergarten. Kudos to the teachers!

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Our teaching staff is wonderful, you can’t argue with that 🙂 Thank you for your feedback!

Kulibin family
16.02.16 13:35

Thank you very much for your concern and kindness! The third child has already been sent to this kindergarten, and we cannot get enough of the warm atmosphere that reigns in the garden.

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Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you are with us!

Ivanova Alexandra
08. 01.15 09:24

I want to say that I am very happy that my child goes to this kindergarten. I am present at almost all matinees and personally saw with what responsibility the educators approach the organization of events and how attentively they treat each child.

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Good afternoon everyone. We attend kindergarten “Yantarik”. We go to the group “Bell”. I would like to express my gratitude to our teachers. The child walks with pleasure. Teachers treat both children and parents with understanding and respect. I am very glad that we go to our educators. Kind and considerate. I wish all the best to our teachers and health.

Good afternoon!
My daughter attends the kindergarten “Yantarik” group “Why”.
Both we and she are very pleased. Sensitive teachers, interesting and varied classes. Often there are themed holidays, excursions, competitions. The food is delicious, the daughter eats with pleasure.
We are grateful to all the teaching staff for the rich and interesting days that our children spend in the Yantarik Kindergarten Koshelev Park.

Good afternoon!
Kindergarten “Yantarik” in our area is very good. The groups are well staffed – there are many toys, books, educational kits. The child loves the food. Walking with pleasure!
Separately, I want to thank the teachers of the nursery group “Ladushki” Svetlana Anatolyevna and Vinera Akhatovna, thank you for your patience, responsiveness and kindness!

I would like to express my gratitude to the entire staff of the kindergarten Yantarik. We are very happy that we went to this kindergarten. Our children are not only educated and educated here, but they also organize various events and actions in which we, parents, take part with pleasure) Thank you for the interesting childhood of our children!!!

We express our deep gratitude to the Head of the kindergarten “Yantarik” Alexandra Vladimirovna Kovaleva. We would like to note your high professionalism, sensitive attitude towards children, care, attention, kindness and warmth, individual approach to each family. The educational process is organized in such a way that all the little things of everyday life in society, in the family and in the team are taken into account. Children are happy to go to the garden, because there they will be met by their favorite teachers of the Vasilek group Lilia Fagimovna and Yulia Mikhailovna, with whom it is easy, interesting and they can share children’s secrets. A comfortable warm atmosphere reigns in the group due to understanding and equality. You teach our children to be friends and respect each other, to create and fantasize, to appreciate beauty, to be honest, kind, caring. Our children are proud of their achievements, they are happy to show us their crafts, they repeat what they did in kindergarten with interest at home. Step by step, under your strict guidance, children learn about the world around them, the joy of friendship, and their personal abilities. The group is clean and tidy, comfortable and cosy. The children are well fed and tidy. We fully trust you, because it is very important for a parent, when he leaves a child for almost the whole day, to know that his child is in good hands. We are calm for the life and safety of our guys, because next to them is a real team of professionals. We are very grateful to you. Thank you! We are very lucky to have you!

On behalf of our family, we express our gratitude to the kindergarten “Yantarik” in the person of the head Kovaleva Alexandra Vladimirovna for the attentive and professional attitude towards children. We especially thank the educators of the Gnomes group Bulatova Maria Alexandrovna and Urazbekova Svetlana Viktorovna
They are always friendly, very patient with children, have an approach to each child, they will always find the right and affectionate word. In kindergarten, children are well engaged in: Classes for the development of speech, mathematics, drawing, music classes, physical education and more. And what wonderful performances are being prepared for us – children’s matinees.
We go to kindergarten with pleasure!
Thank you very much! Thank you for your work. We are very glad that we go to kindergarten “Yantarik” The best kindergarten.

Our favorite kindergarten! Daughter goes to the Gnomes group, son – ok. We are all happy. Adaptation in the nursery was excellent, thanks to an individual approach to children. In the preparatory group, they do a lot, participate in competitions and have time to walk! thank you very much to all involved!

We have been going to the garden since September 2020, the kindergarten is very good. Clean, cozy, comfortable. Good leadership and educators. Special thanks to our teachers Elena Ivanovna, Olga Alekseevna for an individual approach to children. And our nanny Lyubov Dmitrievna, for love and care!

Our family is very grateful to the entire staff of the kindergarten. Kindergarten is the first school of life and relationships for our children. We really like the fact that the kindergarten has such a sensitive, understanding and experienced staff, thanks to which our children receive affection and care. All the activities carried out in the garden have a positive effect on the life of our child. Very diverse and interesting events are held within the walls of our kindergarten. We wish the kindergarten success and prosperity in the future. And we want to express special gratitude to the most beautiful, most loved by us educators of the Semitsvetik group.

Hello! I really like the garden “Yantarik”, the child goes there with pleasure! New, clean, modern garden! I especially express my gratitude and respect to the teachers of the Semitsvetik group, Leila Ilshatovna and Svetlana Nikolaevna, for their work, love, and care for children!

Hello! The eldest son began to go to the kindergarten “Yantarik” from its very opening in the “Caramelka” group. The youngest daughter went to the “Vasilek” group. I want to express my deep gratitude to our educators and nannies for their work. Children immediately fell in love with you, reached out to you. The garden is very beautiful, large, warm, delicious food, all events are always on top. We are very satisfied.

Good afternoon. I want to express my gratitude to our educator Elmira Mustafaevna, kindergarten Yantarik, the Pochemuchki group for their active participation in the upbringing of children. Special thanks for a great New Year’s party.

Very good kindergarten!!! CNN Many thanks to the teachers, management and all staff!!!

Good afternoon! The garden in our area is just beautiful, clean, well-groomed! Kind, sympathetic, attentive teachers of our Ladushki group, as well as the entire staff! Thank you very much for your work! Taking care of our baby! We are very glad that we got into the kindergarten at an early age, nursery school! Kindergarten within walking distance with excellent conditions!

I would like to say a big thank you to Anastasia Nikolaevna, teacher of the “Freckles” group! Thank you so much for your hard work and love for our children! Children go to the garden with joy and love, thanks to you! Thank you very much!

Hello. I want to leave a review about our group “Why”, in particular about our beloved teacher Nagiyeva E.M. My son enjoys going to the garden (this year’s graduation), he is engaged, participates in all holidays, and there are a lot of them in our garden. Thank you so much for your love for our children!

I would like to thank the employees of the kindergarten Yantarik for their care and diligence! The parents of the Raduga 🌈 group express their deep gratitude to their educators and nanny! Thanks to their daily work and interaction with children, moms and dads can work calmly without worrying about the most precious thing we have (children). Thank you so much for working with full dedication, soul and love!

I want to say a big thank you to our beloved teachers, Kristina Nikolaevna and Oksana Vladimirovna, the Kolokolchik group! For their love and care for our children. For their efforts to bring care and joy. We love you.

Kindergarten “Yantarik” Semitsvetik group wonderful, my daughter walks with pleasure, friendly teachers Svetlana Nikolaevna and Leila Ilshatovna, interesting and developing activities for the child, delicious food. We are happy with everything)

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can a man be a kindergarten teacher?

Photos: Depositphotos / Illustration: Julia Zamzhitskaya

It is very rare to meet a male teacher in a kindergarten. According to a 2020 HSE study, 96.4 percent of state kindergarten teachers in Russia are women. There are many reasons for the current state of affairs: from stereotypes that raising children is a woman’s business, and a man should earn money, to hypertrophied parental fears. The teachers’ council decided to find out how kindergarten workers, parents treat male educators, what the psychologist thinks, and also how the educator from St. Petersburg Gleb Yakhontov lives.

What parents think

In 2019, the Pedagogical University of Krakow conducted a survey among parents of preschool children, which revealed that about 70 percent of mothers and fathers would not want to leave their children with a male educator. Any unfamiliar phenomenon seems suspicious, and parents often see hidden meanings in a man’s intention to become an educator:

Svetlana , St. Petersburg, 36 years old, daughter 4 years old:

“I think that a man needs to feed his family, but, alas, it is very difficult for a teacher’s salary. From here thoughts creep in: for what purpose did he come to this job? The first thing that comes to mind is, unfortunately, violence.”

Liza , St. Petersburg, 34 years old, daughter 1 year:

“In European countries, because of the fear of pedophilia, they even began to forbid Santa Claus in shopping centers to put children on their knees for the sake of a photo. What can we say about leaving a child with an unfamiliar man for the whole day.

Male educators are trusted mainly by those who have already encountered them in real life or parents of advanced views. To the question of the Pedagogical Council to parents of different ages, “Would you trust your child to a male educator?” they answered the following:

Alina , St. Petersburg, 36 years old, son 1 year old:

“The sex of the educator is not so important here, but his personal qualities and motivation for working with children. I often met men who got along well with children, although they were not necessarily educators. For example, the director of the Museum of Nomadic Culture in Moscow gets along well with the kids and understands them, and gives mind-blowing interactive lectures.”

Anastasia , Tikhvin, 30 years old, daughter 6 years old:

“I would have trusted, having previously talked and found out what kind of person. I would also interview the parents of the children with whom he was already engaged.

Fedor , Ulyanovsk, 27 years old, son 3 months:

“It is better if the teacher is still a woman, they have a maternal instinct by nature. A man in such a position will be embarrassing, but if there is no choice, I will not resist. But I’ll take a look, at least.”

What kindergarten workers think

Due to the rarity of such a phenomenon, directors and heads of kindergartens are not without suspicion about male applicants: not only because of safety issues, but also simply because of doubts whether they will cope.

Head of the Yellow Brook garden (St. Petersburg) Zinaida Petrova says that initially men in their garden were considered only for the position of security guards, caretakers, or, in extreme cases, cleaners. And then one day a middle-aged man named Valera came to the garden to hire. He was interested in working in security. Physical fitness and physique were appropriate, behind the shoulders – the army, the image was complemented by impeccable politeness, so they took him without hesitation.

Most of the time nothing threatened the kindergarten, and Valera got bored of sitting. Then he walked around the “possessions” around the perimeter – both warm-up and benefit. In the process, he could turn to one of the boys: “Well, how is the situation on our side of the front?”. And the child declared to him with all responsibility: “Today everything is in perfect order!” – and then ran to the “lookout point” on the climbing frame to see if anything was threatening his native garden.

Soon it got to the point that the children began to wait for the daily round of the guard from the very morning, it turned out to be a real holiday for them. The guys called Valera “Generalissimo of the Airborne Forces” and every day they dreamed of getting another “especially important task.”

“Ten years have passed since Valera came to the garden, and the children still adore him. Although this is a different generation, they are not interested in “war games”, the kids are always happy to chat with the “Generalissimo of the Airborne Forces”. The guys have improved discipline, they have become more united. Now I think it doesn’t matter if it’s a woman or a man. The main thing is that a person loves what he does and understands all the responsibility for children, ”says the head.

At the forum of educators in the popular social network VKontakte, there are also significantly more positive reviews about men in kindergartens than negative ones:

Elena Ulitina :

“I had a male teacher in my practice. He played “war” with the boys on a walk, rolled strollers with the girls, the children adored him! There are female welders, why can’t there be male caregivers? I only approve and welcome this.”

Ksenia Rybachenko :

“There is an opinion that ‘a man is a child until old age’. I share this opinion in its positive part. It is in terms of how a man can selflessly and from the heart play, delight children with this game, and can look at children’s problems with “childish eyes”, with an understanding, or something … “

What the psychologist thinks

Child psychologist Tatyana Yefimova connects the fears of parents with established traditions in raising children, especially small ones:

“It is believed that the upbringing of small children is a primordially female occupation. Both men and women are used to thinking this way. Traditions cannot be completely eradicated, they form public opinion. ”

The psychologist herself recommends focusing more not on stereotypes, but on psychological traits of a “safe” caregiver , such as:

• openness in communication with children;
• sincere desire and ability to teach them;
• the skill of competent communication with parents;
• creative approach to activity;
• stress resistance.

Separately, Tatiana notes the importance of the presence of a male figure for the upbringing of boys and girls:

“At preschool age, children form various patterns of behavior with each other, with their own and with the opposite sex. Having a male caregiver is especially important when you consider that some children are brought up without a father or their father is very busy with work.”

When communication takes place in a structured way, within the framework of an educational institution, this is a very good option. For example, for girls who grow up without a father, he makes it possible to avoid the fear of communication with the opposite sex in the future. Boys are role models.

The psychologist believes that the world does not stand still, for a long time no one is surprised when he sees a woman in an active “male” position, therefore it is strange to avoid a male educator:

“Those men who consciously become educators, despite all the minuses and understatements, are definitely doing this by vocation. There are many, for example, male teachers working with young children in the field of rehabilitation and defectology.”

The story of the St. Petersburg teacher Gleb Yakhontov

Gleb Yakhontov is 24 years old, he is a teacher in kindergarten No. 95 of the Vyborg district of St. Petersburg. Prior to that, he worked there as a watchman, served in the army, and managed a children’s theater studio for a year.

Gleb decided to become a teacher quite early:

“Everything happened spontaneously. After the ninth grade, I chose a profession based on personal interests, wrote out a couple of specializations, including teaching. I went to different institutions, and most of all I liked the pedagogical college. There have always been prerequisites for pedagogy. As a teenager, one of my favorite games was “teacher and student”. To this day, one still has to teach and educate friends, people around.

He did not have to deal with open rejection at work. The garden team initially welcomed the newcomer in their ranks cordially. Confused parental gaze at first met. And, oddly enough, mostly from parents from other groups. The parents of children from Gleb’s group somehow immediately reacted positively to the idea that both a man and a woman (assistant teacher) would look after the children. However, Gleb also treats skeptics normally:

“There was no strong public pressure. Increasingly, they are touched, surprised, my choice pleasantly shocks many. But there were and are people who believe in stereotypes a la “upbringing is exclusively a woman’s business.” True, they never told me about it directly.

Gleb combines his work as an educator with his studies at the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. Together with his pupils, he staged the play “Cat’s House”. In children, Gleb sees the most impartial critics who have not yet learned to lie and openly express emotions:

“Being an educator is a great practice for a future actor, because children feel any falseness. If you are not sincere with them, they will immediately figure it out, their attitude will change. The work allows you to try on different roles: for example, a wizard. Children don’t judge you even if you’re fooling around.”

At the same time, Gleb does not allow familiarity. He believes that in this responsible work you need to be a guide to the adult world, and not a foolish “peer”. Children trust educators, and they, in turn, must do everything to grow real people out of them in cooperation with their parents.