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A family story ten years in the making

It all started more than ten years ago. Zdenka Arnautović opened her own daycare, Zvončica , at a time when private childcare in Zagreb could be counted on one hand. She was among the first in the city and still runs Zvončica every working day.

Generations of children have passed through her group since. Parents who met Zdenka once stayed in touch for years after their children started school, so new parents always came by recommendation from friends, neighbours, colleagues.

Vedran Arnautović grew up in that space and rhythm. When he was ready for his own business, in 2024 he opened Zvonček on Knežija. Same habits, same attention to every child, only a new location.

International families welcome. We currently have two children from international families in the group; communication with parents and children works in English.
300m²
Private fenced yard
100m²
Indoor space, divided into zones
Small
Family-style group of children
2yrs
Operating on Knežija

Who is with the children

The people behind Zvonček

Vedran Arnautović, founder of Zvonček
Founder

Vedran

He grew up alongside Zvončica, his mother Zdenka's daycare. Observed, helped and learned first-hand. Zvonček is his own vision and his own space. He works with the children regularly throughout the week and brings the rare perspective of a man in early childhood care.

Lucija, daycare carer at Zvonček
Daycare carer

Lucija

She worked for four years at Zvončica, then transitioned together with Vedran to continue the story at Zvonček. She knows the rhythm, dynamics and needs of every child personally. A calm steadiness that children and parents recognize right away.

We have a male teacher in the group

Male teachers in Croatian daycares and nurseries are practically non-existent, even though developmental psychologists have warned for years how important it is for children to have a male reference figure in the preschool years.

Vedran, owner, regularly with the children

Vedran is with the group throughout the working week, not just occasionally. He runs with the children, fixes things, organizes yard games, and when it is time for the garden, picks up a shovel and works alongside them. The presence of a male teacher in the preschool years is linked to positive effects on confidence, emotion regulation and willingness to engage in risky play, for boys and girls alike (Sandseter & Kennair, 2011).

According to public health data, less than 1% of teachers in Croatian daycares are men. At Zvonček it's part of the daily routine.

What does our day look like?

Daily rhythm, themed weeks and monthly plans.

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ZVONČEK, OBRT ZA USLUGE

Owner: Vedran Arnautović

Stara Knežija 6, 10000 Zagreb

VAT ID: 84608727881

Working hours

Mon to Fri
07:30 – 17:00

Closed on weekends and public holidays.

Contact

Stara Knežija 6, 10000, Zagreb info@zvoncek.hr Facebook
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Monthly fee co-financed by the City of Zagreb.

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