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Private and International Nurseries in Barcelona

Many private nurseries in Barcelona now use English along with Catalan and Spanish actively throughout the day. Often a particular educator will only communicate in one of these languages in order to differentiate with the children. English language nurseries function in English as the main language. It is very usual for some Catalan and Spanish to be spoken too.

Please also see Ludotecas as many offer day care nursery facilities as well as a centre for children to play.

For a further list of pre-school daycare in Barcelona visit http://www.guarderiasinfantiles.es/provincia-Barcelona.html

English Language Nurseries

The Playhouse

Mozart, 10
Tel 93 368 7834 / 661 469 419
http://www.theplayhousebcn.net
Centrally located English language day care run by an English mum for children aged 18 months-3yrs. Part-time options, organic lunches and flexible hours. Also Saturday mornings and weekdays after-school, English language through play for 3-8 yrs with a UK primary teacher. The school also hosts various other after-hours activities.

Blossom International Kindergarten

Av. De La Miranda, 18-20 (Espluges de Llobregat)
Tel. 902 99 55 37
http://www.blossom-kindergarten.com
Nursery with emphasis on multi-lingualism for 4 months – 6 yrs. 1,500m2 of garden space. Fixed daily minimum hours.

Kinder

Llatzeret, 9
Pons I Clerch, 4
Tel 647 795 2260
http://www.kinderbarcelona.org
Nurseries in both Poble Nou (with garden) and the Gotico for children in groups aged 10 months to 3yrs and 3yrs to 6 yrs. English or German language options. Small child-to-carer ratio. Organic food. Monthly fixed fee but flexible hours for drop-offs and collection.

Noah’s Ark

Dr Ferran, 74 La Miranda (Espluges de Llobregat)
Tel. 93 473 5371 / 626 180 076
http://www.noahsark.es
English language learning and day care centre with spacious garden and playground. Webcam access.

English Kinder Barcelona

Calle Margenat 64

Tel. 93 417 3677
http://www.englishkinderbarcelona.com
Located in a former “Torre” house in the residential neighbourhood of Sarrià, a Spanish, Catalan and English trillingual nursery (0-3 yrs) and infants school (3-5yrs). School has been open for nearly 30 years. Swimming pool for summer use.

Multilingual Private Nurseries

Hamelin Barcelona

Bori i Fontesta 23-25
Tel. 93 209 9991
http://www.escolessas.com

Nursery (ages 0-6 years) located in uptown Barcelona. English, Spanish and Catalan are used. Children are divided into 3 groups, 4 months - 1 year, 1-2 years and 2-3 years. Part of the Grup SAS that also has the Hamelin International School in Alella.

Hamelin Vila Olímpica

Salvador Espriu, 27

Tel. 93 224 1250
www.escolessas.com

Located in a residential neighbourhood close to the beach at Vila Olímpica, a newly-opened nursery for ages up to 3 years. A trilingual learning environment (Catalan, Spanish and English) with 500m2 of space and outside play area. After-school activities for 3-12 year olds.

Xantala

Maria Agullo, 111
Tel. 664 580 347
http://www.xantala.net
English, Spanish and Catalan Montessori based nursery for a mixed aged group of children from 1 to 6 yrs old. Parents are encouraged to accompany children throughout a period of adaptation and beyond. The centre sees itself more as offering a space for children’s development and family support rather than being purely a day care provider. Parents also participate by cooking lunch for all the children according to a rotating schedule. Full-time day 9am to 2pm and part-time 9am to 12pm. Open 8.30am to 3pm.

BCN Kinder

Bellafila, 4
Tel. 605 790 251
http://www.bcn-kinder.org
Catalan or German language daycare in the Gótico area for 0-6 yr olds. The nursery operates via an association of parents and works in small groups of between 8-15 children with a maximum of 6 children per carer. Parents can choose morning groups, afternoon groups or full days. Groups are either billingual with Catalan and German or only Catalan. Organic food served.

La Moixana

Valldoreix (Contact for exact address)
Ester (675 382 434) or Laila 661 736 723
Previously an outdoor nursery located at the beach and in the parks of Montjuic, La Moixana has now found a home in a house with garden just outside the city centre. A short train ride away from Pl. Catalunya at Valldoreix, this montessori style day care centre opens from 10am to 4pm daily with flexible morning and part-time options.  The nursery bases much of its approach on the educational philosophies of Rebecca Wild .  A strong emphasis is based upon parental involvement and the adaptation process. A collection and drop-off service is available at Pl Catalunya station. Ages 2-6 years.

Little Land

Ronda General Mitre, 132
Tel. 93 209 2221
http://www.littlelandbcn.com
Day care (English, Spanish, Catalan) ages 6 months-3 years (Montessori and Waldorf methods). 600m2 of indoor space, science area, gym and garden.
Summer camps andParty Time,(“Party Pack” option for theme parties, guest character and food).  Out of school workshops for children (languages, music and family activities)

Optional hours:
9am-12pm, 9am -3pm or 9am-5pm .
Also open Saturdays

Tutor Kids

Musitu, 13-15
Tel. 93 253 1066
http://www.tutorkids.net
Daytime nursery for 0-3 yrs and evening Ludoteca from 5pm to 8pm for 3-10 year olds. Activities in English. Open 8am – 7pm.

Frindel

Pg. Taulat 228-232 Bajos

Tel. 676 572 161

http://www.frindel.net 

Nursery in Diagonal Mar with activities in Spanish, English and Catalan. Flexible hours and nice outdoor space for children to play. For children from 4 months to 3 years.

Salvador Espriu s/n (behind Centre Comercial de la Vila)
Ronda de Guinardo, 65
Tel. 650 821 845
http://www.escuelachiquitin.com
Daytime nursery plus Indoor Play Centres after hours. Part of the Chiquipark franchise.

YMCA
Puigmartí, 33 Local 2
Tel. 93 285 3475
Guardaria for 1 – 3 yrs divided into 2 age groups. Maximum of 8 children per educator. Also a Ludoteca throughout the year offering games, creative and imaginative activities.