A small bilingual pre-school in Zumikon — fourteen children, two languages, ten years of careful practice preparing little ones for kindergarten and beyond.
Four programmes, billed monthly in Swiss francs. No surprise fees.
The fees below are a guideline. We work with every family to find an arrangement that fits — schedule, days, support needs, and budget. Get in touch and let's talk.
We close each year on these Swiss public holidays.
Childcare during the Christmas period is offered when there is enough demand — please get in touch if you need it.
Each day moves at a child's pace — discovery, song, snack, and stillness, with English and German woven naturally through every moment.
Children settle in with a parent if needed, choosing how the morning begins.
Weather, days, this week's theme — in English on Mon, Tue, Thu, in German on Wed and Fri.
A shared snack and a drink to refuel before the morning's activities.
Themes, letters and numbers are explored through art, music, building and books, and a walk to the playground, forest or village square.
A shared meal at one table — conversation, manners, helping clear.
Quiet rest for those who need it, calm play for those who don't.
Rotating sessions through the week — Playball, English reading, process-based art, music, martial arts, beginner ballet. Private music lessons available on request.
Fruit, vegetables, crackers, and a drink, shared together.
More garden time, or carrying on with music and art.
Small details — hands rolling dough, feet on a number trail, a morning's gathering of acorns, time spent close to the things that grow.
English and German taught in parallel — by native speakers, through song, story, and play. No flashcards.
Small groups mean every child is known. Two qualified teachers, two assistants. Special needs welcomed and supported.
Playball, martial arts, daily outdoor play. Cognitive growth grounded in physical confidence.
Letters, numbers, and routines that ease the step into Swiss kindergarten or private school — whichever path your family chooses.
Every day is built around real learning — letters, numbers, language, music, movement, and the world around us. Play is the method; the curriculum is real.
Fine and gross movement, every day — drawing, building, climbing, balance.
Process over product. Colour, texture, tearing, painting, sticking.
Songs in two languages, rhythm, instruments, listening.
Dress-up, role play, small worlds — where stories become learning.
Daily read-alouds, retelling, picture sequencing, early literacy.
Letters and numbers introduced through play, repeated until familiar.
Themes rotate across the year — a month on the body, a week on pirates, a season on growing things. Each theme becomes the spine of art, song, story, and discovery.
Ten years in, our convictions are simple, durable, and visible in the room every morning.
A child's first school should feel like a small, kind world — never a waiting room for the next one.
Children are wired to learn. Our job is to prepare an environment where curiosity does the work — and step back when it does.
Bilingualism is a gift, not a curriculum item. English and German live alongside each other, switched between with ease.
We work closely with Heilpädagoginnen and therapists. Every child — including those with dietary needs or learning differences — has a place at our table.
A team you can meet — the same faces year after year. Consistency at this age matters more than nearly anything else.
The best way to know if Cogmo is right for your family is to spend a morning here. Bring your child. Watch the room. Ask anything.
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By signing the pre-school contract, you agree to these terms and conditions, a copy of which is attached to your contract.
The pre-school contract is valid upon the signature of one parent. Parents must provide all information required by Cogmo Kids Pre-school — especially contact details for the parents and for anyone authorized to pick up the child.
The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, 8:00–12:00, with an afternoon session from 12:00–16:30. Your child must arrive and be picked up punctually unless arranged in advance. We reserve the right to charge late fees for children regularly picked up late.
We run regular classes on all work days, including during Swiss school holidays, but are closed on public holidays and usually between Christmas and New Year. The monthly fee is payable in full each month. Refunds cannot be made for public holidays, our Christmas closure, family holidays, illness, etc. Make-ups for missed days are only possible by prior arrangement.
Children should dress comfortably for moving, singing, sitting on mats and a wide variety of activities. Please supply suitable shoes, coats and hats for outdoor activities.
Please remove footwear before entering the classroom or play floor. Children should be barefoot or wear non-slip socks, rubber-soled gymnastics slippers or house shoes.
Your child is given a snack (e.g. fruit, vegetables, crackers) and a drink (water, juice). Please inform us of any allergies or food issues. If your child stays for the day, lunch should be prepared at home and sent along.
Parents agree that their child may leave the Cogmo premises for field trips accompanied by pre-school personnel, and that only individuals on our pick-up list may collect their child.
Please do not bring a sick child to school. If your child has a contagious illness, inform us immediately; a doctor's note is required to return to class. If your child falls ill during the day, we will contact you to collect them. Our teachers are not permitted to administer medication.
Cogmo respects your privacy. We collect certain personal information when you register your child, and use it only to fulfil requests for our services and to contact you about new services, events and promotions. We will not sell, share or rent your personal information to any third party.
We take photos and videos of the children to keep you informed about their time with us, and occasionally publish pictures on our website and Facebook page. Pictures are only published with parental consent, and children's identities are never published.
Fees are paid at the beginning of each month. A one-time CHF 200 registration fee (lifetime, per family) is due upon registration for new customers and is deducted from the first month's fees. Any fee changes are communicated three months in advance.
To cancel your registration we require two months' notice in writing, given by the end of the month, including the reason for cancellation. Cogmo may, under exceptional circumstances (e.g. unpaid fees, difficulties with the child), cancel with immediate effect. Any paid fees will be pro-rated and the remainder refunded.
We do our utmost to ensure your child's safety, but are not responsible for accidents to or from, or during, the pre-school. Please ensure your child has the necessary health and accident insurance. Our community holds comprehensive insurance cover for justifiable claims through extensive basic insurance plus the "School Communities" package.
We aim to continuously improve. We welcome your feedback and suggestions — please speak to any of us directly, or email info@cogmokids.ch.