The latest flagship of the Teddy Kids fleet, this iconic building was designed by Hendrik Jesse, a local architect from Leiden, in the early 1900s. Affectionally known as ‘De Keet’, this living monument was transformed to a state of the art international daycare in the centre of Leiden, only a short walk away from Leiden Central Station.
The renovation focused on preserving the original design, complimented by the most modern equipment and interior to provide an ideal home for the kids. Even the garden was stripped and rebuilt in order to become a play paradise with secluded spots for summer relaxing.
The house is essentially a little museum, preserving the beauty of old while providing the kids with state of the art daycare facilities:
After school care at Teddy Kids
Our BSO is different from others as our kids get to not only relax, but also experience and learn things they don’t get at school. Our teachers actively take the kids on excursions to museums, the library, education parks like Hortus Botanicus, make activities with the children regarding recycling, traffic rules and many, many other interesting activates. All of which are organised almost every week!
I've known Teddy Kids Palace for 5 years. Both my children went there several days per week since they were 4 months old. The teachers are totaly dedicated to the care of the children. They love what they do and we can see it. The management is also easy to reach and ready to help whenever they can. A lot of teachers are foreigners which is really nice because they speak English to the kids. My second daughter is now 3,5 and she understands English without any problem and is even beginning to talk back in English! I would advise Teddy Kids to any parent.
I am a full-time working single mother. I started sending my baby from the age of 3 months. The team had been very cooperative, flexible and understanding of my needs. My daughter is always very happy to go there. She beams with smiles whenever I drop her off. The teachers from the baby group are jovial, attentive and helpful. Together they make a wonderful team. The international environment additionally makes this place more appealing for children from foreign backgrounds. I'd recommend Teddy's anytime to parents looking for a reliable, safe and fun childcare.