The Estate Pre-School

Welcome to The Estate Pre-School by Basker International Childcare (formerly Zein), located in the leafy Benoordenhout district of The Hague. Our listed building at Jozef Israëlsplein 36 was fully renovated in 2014 and is now regarded as one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly childcare centres in the Netherlands. Set within over 3,000 m² of landscaped gardens designed for different age groups, we provide a safe and inspiring environment for children aged 2½ – 4 years. Our Pre-School runs morning sessions only, Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 12:30 during school weeks. Children are placed in vertical groups with peers of different ages. The outdoor area is divided into age-appropriate zones and includes a sandpit, sports court, vegetable gardens, trampoline and water play areas, allowing children to explore nature and develop motor skills through play. A full-time chef prepares fresh, organic and nutritious meals and snacks daily in our fully equipped kitchen. Parents can enjoy a self-service coffee corner with espresso machine and a dedicated parents' room with Wi-Fi, making drop-off and pick-up moments relaxed and sociable. We follow a bilingual English–Dutch approach and are known for our personal attention and very high safety and hygiene standards. The Estate Pre-School is part of Basker International Childcare, the leading provider of international childcare in the Netherlands. We understand the specific needs of expat families and offer flexible care in a true home-away-from-home setting.