Teddy Kids International Daycare Leiden opened its very first location 2004. 

Now 17 years later, we have grown to family owned and operated organisation with daycares in 4 different locations and 2 after school care locations (BSO). 

Spread out over these locations are ±75 highly qualified permanent teachers of varying nationalities and backgrounds. 

We pride ourselves on how we have evolved into our signature multicultural atmosphere.

Now we thought its time for something new! Teddy Gym was born!

A fun and large space for kids ages 1-6 to learn, play, have fun, twirl, dance, jump and climb!

Most gyms are designed for older children and the little ones just dont get the options... so we offer them now!

We are super excited to share this with you and look forward to opening in the very near future to all kids in Leiden!

The Teddy Kids and Gym and Team

Teddy Kids International Daycare Leiden opened its very first location at Herenstraat in 2004. Almost 15 years later, we have grown to family owned and operated organisation with daycares in 4 different locations and 2 after school care locations (BSO). Spread out over these locations are ±50 highly qualified permanent teachers of varying nationalities and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on how we have evolved into our signature multicultural atmosphere.

Leiden has a large and diverse international community that is attractive for both work and studies. Places likes the LUMC, University of Leiden and Webster University or the BIO science park, among others, make it an attractive expat hub. It makes Leiden a great place for both Dutch and international communities, and that’s also why we moved here in the 1990s.

When we first moved to the Netherlands, and Leiden in particular, we were impressed by the international orientation of schools and the community, but we felt that there was a big gap for working expats to have their children attend international daycare, as well as a lack of bilingual opportunities for Dutch kids. As a result, we decided that we could make the transition to Dutch life smoother, while providing a gateway to other cultures for Dutch families. Building on our own experiences as expats, we built a company on the principle that Dutch and international children can learn and grow together.

We still believe that principle lays the foundation for a more globally aware and culturally sensitive society, and we do everything in our power to make that happen. That’s what makes us who we are and that what makes Teddy Kids a perfect choice for parents and kids who want to broaden their horizons and bridge the divide between cultures and countries.

You’re welcome to come round to any of our locations for a tour and a cup of tea, just give us a call.

Sincerely,

Irina, Marco, Tess, Artem, Zachar, and the Teddy Kids team

Teddy Gym will be opening its doors soon and we are looking for trainers!

Do you do 

- Yoga

- Gymanstics

- Aikido

- Boxing

- Kids Games

- Ballet

- Meditation

- Or any other similar, different or creative ideas?

Please contact us! 

We are offering our space with no fixed costs!

Teddy Kids is here for you and your family. Coming from abroad to leiden or having a new baby, it's all a big transition. We are here to ease the transition, to help with the changes in your life, and help answer any question.

Our goal is not to only teach children English and Dutch. Our goal is to teach the children to adapt, to have the ability to learn any language, to adjust to any culture, to be a child of the world. Once they are grown up, they will be able to live, understand, and work in any country or culture. This is what creates an international child.

Daycare is the first step in a child’s international life and education and we are there, every step of the way to give them all the opportunities they deserve.

We have 2 giant mirrors of 10x3m and 5x3m... this not only makes the space huge, but allows for amazing interactive lessons!

No gym is complete without building blocks! We have a whole range to be used to build houses, obsticle courses and just fun climbing challanges!

We are a flexible daycare: Reuse missed days, change days with 1 day notice, full days, half days, flexible hours and much more!

That’s right! No cancellation period! Sometimes your job changes, or you are relocating: 1 day notice is enough.

I was a desperate mum of a then 0-year-old daughter five years ago, starting a student life in Leiden alone, unable to find a daycare near home/university. TK offered a helping hand, and I have cherished our encounter and relationship to this day. My daughter was brought up by wonderful teachers and the TK management team for over one year until we left Holland. TK was extremely supportive, always considerate of my situation and offered help throughout our stay. Its flexibility and warm atmosphere cannot be found anywhere else. I know we are welcome anytime; I and my now-5-year-old daughter just visited them and we continue admiring them. THANK YOU, Teddy Kids!

I was a desperate mum of a then 0-year-old daughter five years ago, starting a student life in Leiden alone, unable to find a daycare near home/university. TK offered a helping hand, and I have cherished our encounter and relationship to this day. My daughter was brought up by wonderful teachers and the TK management team for over one year until we left Holland. TK was extremely supportive, always considerate of my situation and offered help throughout our stay. Its flexibility and warm atmosphere cannot be found anywhere else. I know we are welcome anytime; I and my now-5-year-old daughter just visited them and we continue admiring them. THANK YOU, Teddy Kids!