Today is the International Day of the Childcare Teacher so in each of our locations, we have celebrated the passionate and hardworking staff who form the beating heart of Zein. Your dedication and passion for pedagogy allows the children in our care... Read more
Throughout Zein's closure period, all of our our locations have undergone maintenance and thorough cleansing, but the Estate garden had a special surprise for the returning children...
A lovely little wooden tree house, a swing and wooden walkway... Read more
Zein children enjoying the Zein at Home programme
During the temporary closure of all services due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Zein developed a programme to enable all of the Zein community to continue exploring, learning and having fun... Read more
Temporary Closure
On Sunday 15 March, the Dutch government announced that from Monday 16 March until 6 April inclusive, all schools and childcare organisations in the Netherlands are to close their doors as an important measure against the... Read more
In the first week of January 2020, the fully purpose-built building of The Willows Day Care opened for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The Willows Day Care located on the grounds of the BSN was one of Zein’s first facilities somewhat a decade ago... Read more
A parents’ information evening to provide practical tips on how to support a smooth and happy start to school. This will include advice on how to help your child to achieve toileting independence, and other behavioural milestones.
Tuesday 14 May... Read more
Meet the candidates of our International Talent Programme! We just had our intake group meeting ateh The Estate after which the in-house training commences.
Alongside the Dutch ‘EVC’ process, the candidates – or trainees – will receive extensive... Read more
Only few people know that there is a lion amongst the children at The Maples Day Care... His name is Leo and he is the friendliest lion you will ever meet.
Keeping the memories alive
During the past few months, Leo has been on a true adventure as... Read more
As the summer's upon us, not only the property even does look more beautiful, we would also like to share with you a little update on the renovation of The Little Castle and the start of our very first bilingual group.
Renovations update
With the... Read more
Are you interested in a career in international childcare, but not qualified to work with children in the Netherlands? We may have the answer…
Tailor-made programme
Over the years, many well-educated and experienced education professionals have... Read more
Are you interested in a career in international childcare, but not ‘qualified’ to work with children in the Netherlands? We may have the answer…
Our beloved chicken Fluffy at The Estate laid eggs! Full of hope, the children open the doors of the henhouse daily to look for eggs – and until now there was nothing to be found.