Sun Kids Academy

Sun Kids Academy at 38 Paris Street is the Buiucani branch of the Sun Kids Academy chain of private kindergartens in Chișinău. It takes children from eighteen months to seven years, works with a classical method that includes Waldorf and Montessori elements, and its compulsory programme covers English, rhythmics, music, kids yoga, choreography and artistic gymnastics. A psychologist observes the children regularly, and in summer the branch runs a day camp. Website: sunkids.md.

Getting there: the kindergarten is in the Buiucani district, about 270 m from the Linella supermarket. The nearest stop, “Uzina Mecanică Experimentală”, is about 390 m away (a 5-minute walk), served by trolleybuses 1, 35 and buses 11, 12. About 420 m away is the “Strada Paris” stop with trolleybuses 3, 21, 22 and buses 3, 26.

Parents rate the branch positively. The teaching team and the summer camp are praised most often, the camp having a full programme — swimming, trips to museums and factories, sports activities; several families returned the following year. Critical remarks concern the size of the building and of the outdoor playground, which are smaller than at other branches, and communication during the first visit. Visits are arranged through the form on the website or by phone.

Part of the Sun Kids Academy chain