About Us
Little Wonders is a Private International Kindergarten located in the heart of Limassol, Cyprus, proudly serving families as a well-established part of the local community. Licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, it offers high quality Early Years Education.
Since September 2013, Little Wonders has been leading the way in promoting child-centered practices and advocating for the children's right to explore, discover and learn through play. Each child's unique needs are supported in line with the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with the intention of bringing out their full potential, so they may become successful learners, confident individuals, and caring contributors to society.
With an international teaching team and over 10 different student nationalities at our setting, we are proud to offer our children a truly inclusive, multicultural environment.
Our Story
In 2012, an idea was looking for a home – a vision for a kindergarten where joy, play, and emotional wellbeing would take center stage. That idea found its heart in a distinctive 1960s villa in the center of Limassol, where the iconic yellow shutters would go on to frame something entirely new for the local community.
Little Wonders opened its doors in September 2013, offering a warm, inclusive space where children could thrive just as they are – safe, seen, and supported.
The inspiration behind Little Wonders began with its founder, Dragana (Didi) Nikolic-Karam, whose studies in Psychology and Master's degree in Counselling Psychology Studies shaped the understanding that nurturing a child’s emotional world is just as essential as supporting their learning.
What began as one person’s vision has since grown into a thriving international kindergarten, supported by a passionate team of 13 who bring curiosity, kindness, and care to each decision and to every day.
More than a decade later, that founding idea still guides everything we do. We remain committed to creating a space where joy and learning coexist, where children from all walks of life are encouraged to explore freely, grow confidently, and be wholly themselves. What remains is the most natural thing of all: for children to thrive, just as they are meant to.
When joy, play, and emotional wellbeing come first, children thrive – just as they are meant to.
— Dragana (Didi) Nikolic-Karam, Founder
Our Story in Numbers
12+
Years of Experience
More than a decade of experience in early years education, guided by the belief that emotional wellbeing and joyful learning go hand in hand.
10+
Nationalities Represented
Our children and families come from over ten different national backgrounds, creating a truly inclusive, multicultural environment where diversity is part of everyday learning.
13
Devoted Educators & Team Members
A passionate team of teachers and professionals bring curiosity, care, and intention to every moment – supporting children emotionally, socially, and academically.
EYFS
UK Early Years Framework
Our curriculum follows the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring each child’s development is supported through play-based, child-centred learning.
Sensory Play & the Mud Kitchen
At Little Wonders, sensory play is an essential part of everyday learning. Through hands-on experiences with sand, water, mud, dough, and natural materials, children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them.
Our mud kitchen is a favourite space where curiosity leads the way. Here, children mix, pour, scoop, and create freely –developing fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional resilience along the way. Getting messy isn’t just allowed; it’s valued as a meaningful part of learning.
These sensory experiences support confidence, creativity, and self-regulation, while giving children the freedom to follow their ideas, take small risks, and learn through play in a safe, supportive environment.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is aligned with the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
Through a wide array of adult-led and child-led activities, children develop and progress in their knowledge and skills while gaining confidence, independence and acquiring a positive attitude towards learning.
Working towards achieving the Early Learning Goals (ELGs), each day the children will have the opportunity to build on existing skills and will be encouraged to explore new concepts and experiences during whole class input, story time, continuous provision, outdoor play and age appropriate focus activities including Maths and Phonics.
The well rounded nature of the curriculum ensures that all seven areas of development are supported. Learning is further enriched by special activities (Greek language, functional athletics, nature play, music, and STEM) delivered by expert instructors on within curated environments, with participation depending on the age group.
EYFS Areas of Development
Communication and Language
Enhances expressive skills & confidence in various situations.
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
Cultivates self-esteem, respect for others, and emotional intelligence.
mathematics
Enhances numerical skills, problem-solving, and understanding of shapes and measures.
Physical Development
Focuses on activity, coordination, and making healthy lifestyle choices.
understanding of the world
Broadens perspectives on community and the environment.
literacy
Promotes reading and writing through a wide range of texts.
expressive art and design
Encourages creativity through art, music, movement, and role-play.
Freshly Prepared Meals, Made with Care
Healthy food is an important part of daily life at Little Wonders. Our children enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks, thoughtfully planned to support their wellbeing, energy, and development throughout the day.
Meals are prepared on-site in our own kitchen by a full-time cook, ensuring food is always fresh, nutritious, and made with care. Our four-week rotating menu offers a balanced variety of flavours and ingredients, helping children develop healthy eating habits from an early age.
Children are offered a morning meal, a fresh fruit snack, and lunch as part of our after-school care option. Mealtimes are treated as calm, shared moments – supporting independence, social connection, and a positive relationship with food.
By preparing meals in-house, we are also mindful of our environmental impact, reducing unnecessary packaging and food waste while creating a more sustainable daily routine for our community.
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
"What I like specifically about the school is that from the management to everyone working for the school shares the same culture and they genuinely love the kids."
- Nick P.
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
"...it feels like a family - they are really kind, careful, responsive, generous... they are just perfect!"
- Ekaterina F.
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
"At Little Wonders there is an incredible warm and supportive atmosphere. The whole team demonstrates high professionalism and a passion for what they do."
- Viktoria Z.
