Safeta worked for our family as our children's nanny from August 2006 to October 2010. She took care of our daughter since she was four months old and our son since he was born. To assist in caring for our children, Safeta spent three months with us in the Netherlands and a year living with us in Israel. Safeta took outstanding care of our two children. She spent a great deal of effort not only caring for them physically but also teaching them new things. She listened to our guidance regarding their care very closely and adhered to it. At the end of each day, Safeta reported back to us on how our children spent their days and what they each accomplished. Safeta is extremely committed to child care and very trustworthy. She cared for our children as if they were her own and took responsibility to ensure their physical safety, well-being and intellectual development. Given that Safeta worked for us for more than four years and lived with us for a great deal of that time, she became part of our family. All of us were very sad to see her leave Israel and return to Bosnia. My husband and I would rehire Safeta without a second thought.
Safeta's Phone Number : +38763-069-392
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Child caregiver/ Nanny: Mikica Babic
Miki has worked with our family for the past 2 1/2 years while I pursued full-time university studies and employment. Now that I am no longer working or attending full-time school and our daughter has started pre-school we cannot keep her busy with full or part-time work and she is looking to pursue similar employment. Miki came to us with excellent references from the previous international families she had been employed with. During her time with us she cared for our 18 month old - 4 year old child. She was prompt, professional, reliable and available to us at anytime. Her English, both written and spoken is impeccable and she often translated written documents for us as she has also been employed as a translator. In addition to childcare, Miki helped us around the house with light housekeeping, cooking and took care of our home when we traveled abroad. If you have any questions or inquiries Miki can be contacted at : 061 460 875.
For references please contact Christine at (061) 490 816 or email me at: christie.huel@gmail.com
For references please contact Christine at (061) 490 816 or email me at: christie.huel@gmail.com
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Cleaner: Hata
Hata is reliable and extremely hard working. She works for an amazing rate of 7KM/hour. We loved how our house sparkled after her magical visits. She doesn't speak english, but she does a fantastic job. Seila in the nursing office can contact her for you or you can call her on her cell phone (061) 083 180 .
References or questions: contact Becky at beckycolvin2003@yahoo.com
References or questions: contact Becky at beckycolvin2003@yahoo.com
Babystitter/Nanny: Ajla
Ajla is wonderful with children. She speaks great English and is always willing to help with extra tasks around the house (dishes/laundry). Most of all, she was very loved by all three of my children. Previously, she worked as a pediatric nurse and daycare provider so she has lots of experience. You will be very lucky and in very good hands if you are fortunate enough to employ this competent and reliable young lady. Ajla's cell phone (061) 310 596
References or questions: contact Becky Colvin at beckycolvin2003@yahoo.com
References or questions: contact Becky Colvin at beckycolvin2003@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Eco farm near Grude
The country estate "Marića Gaj" is located near to the city Grude in western Hercegovina. It has manor dating back from 1930ies which has been modernised and now serves as a pension. The farm is run by a local family that really puts focus on ecological farming. On the premises is a huge (40 hectare) karst forest through which paths lead to archeological sites (illyric & catholic graves).
There are donkeys, a horse, pigs, chicken, cats and dogs. The owners Zdravka and Tomo make their own wine (red & white), different types of rakija and of course jams, bread, olive oil... you name it.
The place is great for children of nearly all age. There are two playgrounds with swings and slides and they plan to replace them by larger ones next year.
The house is set back from the road, thus kids can roam around without constant supervision. The rooms have AC/heating and open WiFi.
From there it's about an hour ride to the coast near Makarska. From Sarajevo it takes approx. 3 hours to reach Marica Gaj.
Check out their webpage for more details. Zdravka speaks english and flawless german.
There are donkeys, a horse, pigs, chicken, cats and dogs. The owners Zdravka and Tomo make their own wine (red & white), different types of rakija and of course jams, bread, olive oil... you name it.
The place is great for children of nearly all age. There are two playgrounds with swings and slides and they plan to replace them by larger ones next year.
The house is set back from the road, thus kids can roam around without constant supervision. The rooms have AC/heating and open WiFi.
From there it's about an hour ride to the coast near Makarska. From Sarajevo it takes approx. 3 hours to reach Marica Gaj.
Check out their webpage for more details. Zdravka speaks english and flawless german.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sasha the Clown
"Sasa The Clown" has a team of talented people who do face painting amongst other things (such as entertainment for toddlers i.e.live music, animations-games with costumes, balloon modeling etc..)
Obviously he also works as a clown.
Sasa The Clown
Mobile: 061 359 139
Obviously he also works as a clown.
Sasa The Clown
Mobile: 061 359 139
Friday, October 1, 2010
Indoor playground Bambi 2
In the cellar of the new Importanne Shopping/business Center on Zmaja od Bosne a new indoor playground/igraonica has opened. Its name is Bambi 2.
Nanny: Jasmina Mehmedovic
Jasmina Mehmedovic, Tel: 062 615742, Great babysitter, good rapport with children, reliable, trustworthy and flexible. She has a lot of experience working with international families. (recommended by Anja Imberg)
Cleaner/Housekeeper: Senija Mehmedovic
Ms Senija Mehmedovic, Tel: 062 615742, this lady is reliable, trustworthy and a great worker and has worked for the international community. (recommended by Anja Imberg)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Nanny: Adna Hadzovic
Curriculum Vitae
Personal details:
Name: Hadžović Adna
Date and place of birth: 02.06.1984., Sarajevo
Home address: Prozorska 7, 71000, Sarajevo, BiH
Mobile phone number: 00387 62304371
Email address: adnich84@yahoo.com
Education:
* Primary School : "Nafija Sarajlić", Sarajevo 1991. – 1995.
“Husein Efendija Đozo”, Goražde 1995. – 1999.
* Secondary School: “Medical High School”, Goražde 1999. – 2000.
“Džema Bijedić”, Gorazde 2000. – 2003.
* The Montessori course - attended for two months
Foreign languages:
* Bosnian language – mother tongue
* English language – fluent
* Spanish language – fluent
Working experience:
o October 2004. – August 2008. – Private child care (Family Olufsen – taking care of the 3 children, of which two were school age and one was a baby) – full time
o August 01st 2008. - July 31st 2009. – The Montessori House, Sarajevo – preschool teacher assistant (working with children from10month to 5 years of age)
o 2009. – still (when needed) – Private child care (Family Hammer)
o 2008. – 2010. – Private child care (Several families – when needed)
o Working with children when parents are on the business trips
o Working with children of different ages – including babies, preschool children and older children which are already attending school
Skills:
* COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, Skills on the Internet
* Basic CPR and AID class – Certificate of Completion, April 30, 2009., given by Ilona Miettinen-McCullough, RN (American embassy)
References:
* Anne - Marie Marker Hammer, Denmark (currently in Sarajevo)
* Heidi Olufsen, Norway
* Anja Imberg, Director of Montessori House, Sarajevo
Looking for a full time job, but if it’s not needed part time job is applicable too.
Personal details:
Name: Hadžović Adna
Date and place of birth: 02.06.1984., Sarajevo
Home address: Prozorska 7, 71000, Sarajevo, BiH
Mobile phone number: 00387 62304371
Email address: adnich84@yahoo.com
Education:
* Primary School : "Nafija Sarajlić", Sarajevo 1991. – 1995.
“Husein Efendija Đozo”, Goražde 1995. – 1999.
* Secondary School: “Medical High School”, Goražde 1999. – 2000.
“Džema Bijedić”, Gorazde 2000. – 2003.
* The Montessori course - attended for two months
Foreign languages:
* Bosnian language – mother tongue
* English language – fluent
* Spanish language – fluent
Working experience:
o October 2004. – August 2008. – Private child care (Family Olufsen – taking care of the 3 children, of which two were school age and one was a baby) – full time
o August 01st 2008. - July 31st 2009. – The Montessori House, Sarajevo – preschool teacher assistant (working with children from10month to 5 years of age)
o 2009. – still (when needed) – Private child care (Family Hammer)
o 2008. – 2010. – Private child care (Several families – when needed)
o Working with children when parents are on the business trips
o Working with children of different ages – including babies, preschool children and older children which are already attending school
Skills:
* COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, Skills on the Internet
* Basic CPR and AID class – Certificate of Completion, April 30, 2009., given by Ilona Miettinen-McCullough, RN (American embassy)
References:
* Anne - Marie Marker Hammer, Denmark (currently in Sarajevo)
* Heidi Olufsen, Norway
* Anja Imberg, Director of Montessori House, Sarajevo
Looking for a full time job, but if it’s not needed part time job is applicable too.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
aerobic, step aerobic, tae-bo,spine training
My name is Adrienne Wolf from Hungary.
I am living in Sarajevo with my family.
I am a physical education and biology teacher and aerobic, step aerobic, tae-bo, preventive spine an bodyArt trainer.
I have 15 years experience to give training.
As my son in the kindergarden from Sept. and I found a good located trainig room in the heart of the city. I would like to invite everybody who wants take part in an inspiring spine training.
Location: Mjedenica 52., Sarajevo, Prana yogastudio
Time: Monday, Wednesday 10.30
Starting date: 22.Sept.2010.
Contact: 387-61-57-68-65
adrienne13w@yahoo.com
If you interesting in, I am looking forward to seeing you.
Best regard,
Adrienne
I am living in Sarajevo with my family.
I am a physical education and biology teacher and aerobic, step aerobic, tae-bo, preventive spine an bodyArt trainer.
I have 15 years experience to give training.
As my son in the kindergarden from Sept. and I found a good located trainig room in the heart of the city. I would like to invite everybody who wants take part in an inspiring spine training.
Location: Mjedenica 52., Sarajevo, Prana yogastudio
Time: Monday, Wednesday 10.30
Starting date: 22.Sept.2010.
Contact: 387-61-57-68-65
adrienne13w@yahoo.com
If you interesting in, I am looking forward to seeing you.
Best regard,
Adrienne
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Nanny: Mirsada Colic
My name is Katarina and I am from Slovakia. I have got 2 daughters – Jasmina will be 3 yers old and Linda will be 7. I would like to recommend you our babysitter who looked after our Jasmina. Her name is Mirsada and she is 30. She studied secondary school focused on healthcare and she speaks English fluently. Mirsada is very polite and she likes children very much and my both children like her very much also. Since the holiday season has started our family temporarily left to Slovcakia and from September Jasmina will start attend the kindergaden. That’s why our Mirsada will not be our babysitter but she would be very glad that she will find another children which she will look after with love as she looked after our children. Mirsada has got 2 years old daughter. It was big advantage for us because when we wanted she came to us with her cute daughter and our Jasmina could play with her. It wasn’t rule it was only based on mutual agreement. She is very active and flexible and she can take babysitting as full time job. I heartily recommend her to you. You will be surely satisfied.
Mirsada Colic, 066 894 639, 063 284 805
Mirsada Colic, 066 894 639, 063 284 805
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Nanny: Almedina Vejzagić
Almedina Vejzagić
Education: Highschool – First gymnasium; University of Sarajevo – second year of Pshychology.
Something about me: I speak English perfectly. I understand Italian. I have already babysit bosnian children. One time I was working with Sabinas mum (my aunt). We took care of the boy named Isak, you can call her for referee. I have also volunteered in shelter for the unprivileged kids with Down syndrome in Pazaric. I am very devoated to my work, I just need a chance to prove myself. I can work every day, no matter the hours.You can call me on my cellphone: 061 553 692.
Education: Highschool – First gymnasium; University of Sarajevo – second year of Pshychology.
Something about me: I speak English perfectly. I understand Italian. I have already babysit bosnian children. One time I was working with Sabinas mum (my aunt). We took care of the boy named Isak, you can call her for referee. I have also volunteered in shelter for the unprivileged kids with Down syndrome in Pazaric. I am very devoated to my work, I just need a chance to prove myself. I can work every day, no matter the hours.You can call me on my cellphone: 061 553 692.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Nanny: Mia Kahvo
Heads Up Summer Arrivals!
Mia Kahvo, our nanny of two years, will be available starting in August full-time to care for your children. She has cared for our toddler since he was nine months old and assisted us with our newborn from day 1, watching both young children full-time when I returned to work after seven weeks. Mia is incredibly devoted to our children and has an unending supply of energy that makes her a perfect fit for working with newborns, infants, toddlers and children of all ages.
She cooks nutritious meals for our children every day, has her own car and is American Red Cross-certified in infant and child CPR. Although she could begin full-time in August, we’re willing to coordinate schedules before August to ensure that she finds the best possible fit. She speaks some French, has excellent English skills and have traveled with us to the U.S., Croatia and Turkey.
She has worked for two other families prior to ours and references are available upon request. Feel free to contact me for more information –
Tracey Newell – 445-700 ext. 2040 or Newelltb@state.gov.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Nanny: Sophie
It is with great sadness that we will have to say goodbye to our wonderful nanny, Sophie. Sophie is a uniquely energetic and spirited young lady with a natural ability to care for children. She has been with our son for 3 years, starting from when he was 6 months old. She is excellent with both infants and toddlers, and is able to cook excellent homemade meals for our son. Sophie is a really great, easy going, open-minded and pro active person and is always acting in accordance to the wishes and instructions of the parents. She speaks excellent English and has worked with international families for the last 7 years for all age groups. She has travelled with us outside Bosnia and even has stayed at our home with our son when my husband and I have travelled for work or pleasure, and always took excellent care during these times, and we never had to worry. Sophie goes above and beyond and it is without hesitation that we recommend her to the lucky
family that she will work for next. She is looking for full time work (even 9+ hours is OK) starting July 1, but will consider part time work until full time work is available. She can be contacted at crazymalacky@yahoo.com or 061-033-031, and I can be contacted at melissa_scherer@yahoo.com (Melissa Scherer)
family that she will work for next. She is looking for full time work (even 9+ hours is OK) starting July 1, but will consider part time work until full time work is available. She can be contacted at crazymalacky@yahoo.com or 061-033-031, and I can be contacted at melissa_scherer@yahoo.com (Melissa Scherer)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Nanny: Amela Misirlić
My name is Amela Misirlić,27 years old from Sarajevo.
I work as a babysitter in last 4 years. I have a experience in a working with small babies and toddlers. (6-months – 6 years old).
I really love to work with kids and I always try to do the best I can.We have a many activities together, through the games(reading,singing, painting,workshops, ect)
I'm well organized, responsible, caring,sociable person.I m helpful and friendly,creative flexible and hardworking person,with excellent english communication skills( writing and reading too) and ,excellent computer skills.
I m looking for full-time or part time job from Monday to Friday.
And I m able to work overnight and over the weekend too. I m not limited just to be babysitter,I can do light housework chores(emptying the dishwasher,vacuum cleaning, ironing, taking out the rubbish, etc), in need.
I work as a babysitter in last 4 years. I have a experience in a working with small babies and toddlers. (6-months – 6 years old).
I really love to work with kids and I always try to do the best I can.We have a many activities together, through the games(reading,singing, painting,workshops, ect)
I'm well organized, responsible, caring,sociable person.I m helpful and friendly,creative flexible and hardworking person,with excellent english communication skills( writing and reading too) and ,excellent computer skills.
I m looking for full-time or part time job from Monday to Friday.
And I m able to work overnight and over the weekend too. I m not limited just to be babysitter,I can do light housework chores(emptying the dishwasher,vacuum cleaning, ironing, taking out the rubbish, etc), in need.
Mobile:061 552 187
home 033 532 626
These are my reference:
1st reference
I hereby confirm that Ms Amela Mirsilic, , has been working as a nanny with us since March 2009. Ms Mirsilic has been in charge of our daughter since she was 11 months and up to recently, both part time and full time. As our daughter just started kindergarten, our need for a nanny has been significantly reduced, and this is the reason why Ms Mirsilic does not work on a daily basis with us anymore.
Ms Mirsilic has been given a lot of responsibility with regards to the caretaking of our daughter. As both my husband and I have been working, she has spent from four to eight hours daily alone with our daughter, being responsible for activities, meals, rest and changing of diapers etc. Ms Mirsilic has proven punctual and 100% reliable. We have trusted her fully and felt confident that our daughter has been in safe and good hands, whenever she was with Ms Mirsilic is not afraid of taking initiatives, she is good at engaging and involving a toddler in indoor- and outdoor activities. We have especially appreciated Ms Mirsilic has made use of her “nanny network”, and that our daughter has been taken regularly to play groups and singing groups.
It’s a pleasure to give Amela Mirsilic my best recommendations.
Mette Strengehagen
First Secretary
Royal Norwegian Embassy Sarajevo
Phone :061 145 428
2nd recommendation:
I can highly recommend our babysitter Amela to anyone who needs a reliable and pleasant babysitter. Amela has been working with our two year old son for more than a year. She has been working daytime as well as evenings. Amela has a high sense of responsibility, is always very flexible and our son loves to play with her. She is always ready to take him to the playground or to our garden regardless the weather conditions. Amela has, at times, been cooking for our son and she always leaves the house nice and tidy. She is a wonderful person and really nice to have around the house.
If you want to know more you are welcome to contact me (Sara Bertilsson) on 062-713088
Monday, February 15, 2010
Costumes for rent & birthday party location
Alexen calls itself a Creativity Workplace and this seems fitting.
They offer birthday and other parties organisation for children of nearly every age at their house. They have a fund of appr. 200 costumes, both for boys and girls. Costumes are also for rent.
Also, workshops with different materials and focus are organised.
For more details check out ther website at http://www.alexen.ba
They offer birthday and other parties organisation for children of nearly every age at their house. They have a fund of appr. 200 costumes, both for boys and girls. Costumes are also for rent.
Also, workshops with different materials and focus are organised.
For more details check out ther website at http://www.alexen.ba
Sumbul Avde br. 13
Ksenija – 061 745 590, ksenija@alexen.ba
Aleksandra – 061 382 042, aleksandra@alexen.ba
(Aleksandra speaks very good english)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Handy Helper Service
I can highly recommend „Handy Helper Service“ which is a multi-purpose in helping families cope with the hectic pace of modern life. There are two hardworking and very responsible girls who could help You out with: grocery, party and event planning, kids birthday parties preparation, after party clean up. Personal assisting as: laundry, ironing , house cleaning , and food shopping.
They used to work for my family, and now you can also enjoy peace of mind that your home and loved ones are being cared for by experienced and qualified girls, who used to live in USA working as a handy helpers. If You are being interest in , all references are provide as well. Thanks (Ad by Claire Dupont)
Contact name :Belma
Contact info:great.helpers@yahoo.com; cell phone +387 63 528 915
They used to work for my family, and now you can also enjoy peace of mind that your home and loved ones are being cared for by experienced and qualified girls, who used to live in USA working as a handy helpers. If You are being interest in , all references are provide as well. Thanks (Ad by Claire Dupont)
Contact name :Belma
Contact info:great.helpers@yahoo.com; cell phone +387 63 528 915
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Torte-i-to Slasticarna
Great cakes including a delicious cheese cake delivered to your doorstep:
061-134988, 033 71 71 76
http://www.torte-i-to.ba
See also the main blog entry on Torte-i-To
061-134988, 033 71 71 76
http://www.torte-i-to.ba
See also the main blog entry on Torte-i-To
KUP Slasticarna
Cakes in many shapes (butterflies, tee-shirts, guitars..) or colour for any occasion – They do not deliver.
Kup, Trg Djeca Dobrinje 9, Tel/fax 033-466458, http://www.kup.ba, armakup@yahoo.com.
(Ad. by Anne Burke)
Kup, Trg Djeca Dobrinje 9, Tel/fax 033-466458, http://www.kup.ba, armakup@yahoo.com.
(Ad. by Anne Burke)
AZRA Slasticarna
Cakes with many designs or writing (Micky Mouse, Happy Birthday..) for any occasion –033-219776. Prices 23-50km depending on style and complexity. They deliver and it’s cash on delivery. (Ad. by Anne Burke)
Jadranka Slasticarna
Cakes with many designs or writing for any occasion –033-219776. They deliver but you must pay a deposit in advance – they are in Grbavica on Zagrebacka ulica – remaining payment on delivery. (Ad. by Anne Burke)
List of Private Clinics with Pediatric Departments
This list is probably incomplete. Please help to make it longer.
Eurofarm centar
Poliklinika Ilidža
Butmirska Cesta 14
Sarajevo
+387 33 773 032
(The one in UNITIC has just a lab)
http://www.eurofarmcentar.ba
Poliklinika Bosanes (Surgical clinic)
Sutjeska 1
Sarajevo
+387 33 206 256
http://www.bosanes.com
Poliklinika Dr.Gežo
(Clinic specialises in Ear, nose and throat)
Mustafe Kamerića 10
Dobrinja Sarajevo
033 450 102
http://www.drgezo.ba
Eurofarm centar
Poliklinika Ilidža
Butmirska Cesta 14
Sarajevo
+387 33 773 032
(The one in UNITIC has just a lab)
http://www.eurofarmcentar.ba
Poliklinika Bosanes (Surgical clinic)
Sutjeska 1
Sarajevo
+387 33 206 256
http://www.bosanes.com
Poliklinika Dr.Gežo
(Clinic specialises in Ear, nose and throat)
Mustafe Kamerića 10
Dobrinja Sarajevo
033 450 102
http://www.drgezo.ba
List of gynacologists in Sarajevo
This list is obviously incomplete. Please provide further information.
Dr. Haverić Faruk
Kosevo Hospital 062-228-008
Speaks English, worked in the US for 10 years
(Recommended by Amra Kurtovic, 061-929419)
Dr. Haverić Faruk
Kosevo Hospital 062-228-008
Speaks English, worked in the US for 10 years
(Recommended by Amra Kurtovic, 061-929419)
List of pediatricians in Sarajevo
This list was compiled from personal recommendations of BabyGroup members
and several pediatrician lists published by the international community. Please
note that doctors may speak languages additional to the ones listed below.
Doctors recommended personally by our members are at the beginning of the
list.
Dr Evelina Čehajić
Specialist Pediatrician
General Pediatrics
and several pediatrician lists published by the international community. Please
note that doctors may speak languages additional to the ones listed below.
Doctors recommended personally by our members are at the beginning of the
list.
Dr Evelina Čehajić
Specialist Pediatrician
General Pediatrics
http://pedijatrija-suncokret.ba/
Prof. Dr. Mira Ademović
033-617-109
Grbavička 84
“I`m very satisfied with Dr. Ademović. She is about 60 years old. She has a very
modern office and you don’t have to wait a long time. She can also come to your
home.” (Renata Maierl)
Dr. Mersija Dervisević
033-639-699 or 061-194-855
Speaks German
“I interviewed several pediatricians who came to my home knowing all the
answers. Dr. Dervisević was the only one who spent time (a lot) asking me
questions and who really seemed to want to get to know my child. She's been a
great pediatrician for us.” (Kasey Vannett)
Dr. Aida Rudić
033-219-788 or 061-483-181
Speaks English, French and German.
Although not actually a pediatrician she specializes and lectures in family health. Does house calls only.
“Good at diagnosis but a bit negligent in giving medicines or recommending further treatment. Hard to contact, usually only in the afternoon. Works as instructor for nurses during the day." (Clemens Zvacek)
Dr. Fatima Bajramović
033-520-521, 523-201
Envera Šehovića 14/I
Working hours: 13:00 – 19:00 (weekdays); 13:00 – 17:00 (Saturdays)
Speaks English
see also: http://babygroupsarajevo.blogspot.com/2010/02/opinion-on-dr-fatima-bajramovic.html
Dr. Esma Čemerlić-Zečević
033-472-406
Clinical Center – University of Sarajevo (Koševo Hospital) – Pediatric Clinic
Bolnička 25
Dr. Ismet Gavrankapetanović
033-664-479
Pediatric-Orthopedic Inpatient Clinic – Koševo Hospital
Bolnička 25
Speaks English
Dr. Amra Junuzović
033-278-608, 061-194888
Dom Zdravlja Stari Grad
Alajbegovića 1
Working hours: 8:00 – 19:00
She is Director of Pediatric Department in the old town public clinic
Speaks English
Dr. Lupi and Dr. Purišić
State Hospital
Kranjčevićeva 12
033-285-100, 033-285-287 (home)
Prof. Dr. Mira Ademović
033-617-109
Grbavička 84
“I`m very satisfied with Dr. Ademović. She is about 60 years old. She has a very
modern office and you don’t have to wait a long time. She can also come to your
home.” (Renata Maierl)
Dr. Mersija Dervisević
033-639-699 or 061-194-855
Speaks German
“I interviewed several pediatricians who came to my home knowing all the
answers. Dr. Dervisević was the only one who spent time (a lot) asking me
questions and who really seemed to want to get to know my child. She's been a
great pediatrician for us.” (Kasey Vannett)
Dr. Aida Rudić
033-219-788 or 061-483-181
Speaks English, French and German.
Although not actually a pediatrician she specializes and lectures in family health. Does house calls only.
“Good at diagnosis but a bit negligent in giving medicines or recommending further treatment. Hard to contact, usually only in the afternoon. Works as instructor for nurses during the day." (Clemens Zvacek)
Dr. Fatima Bajramović
033-520-521, 523-201
Envera Šehovića 14/I
Working hours: 13:00 – 19:00 (weekdays); 13:00 – 17:00 (Saturdays)
Speaks English
see also: http://babygroupsarajevo.blogspot.com/2010/02/opinion-on-dr-fatima-bajramovic.html
Dr. Esma Čemerlić-Zečević
033-472-406
Clinical Center – University of Sarajevo (Koševo Hospital) – Pediatric Clinic
Bolnička 25
Dr. Ismet Gavrankapetanović
033-664-479
Pediatric-Orthopedic Inpatient Clinic – Koševo Hospital
Bolnička 25
Speaks English
Dr. Amra Junuzović
033-278-608, 061-194888
Dom Zdravlja Stari Grad
Alajbegovića 1
Working hours: 8:00 – 19:00
She is Director of Pediatric Department in the old town public clinic
Speaks English
Dr. Lupi and Dr. Purišić
State Hospital
Kranjčevićeva 12
033-285-100, 033-285-287 (home)
Gynecological/Maternity Hospital in Belgrade
Ana Boltic (062 321 730) describes the hospital and her experience:
GAK "Narodni front", Kraljice Natalije 62, Belgrade is the biggest gynecology and maternity hospital in Belgrade. The maternity department has 6 rooms with 2 beds and 2 rooms with 1 bed. You need to reserve a room since the department is very busy. You can receive visitors all day (husbands, parents or friends). One day for me cost 50 euros and I was there for 3 days. However, foreigners may have to pay over 2000 euros since they do not have a local medical insurance. I had a two-bed room, with air-conditioning, a bathroom, TV and phone. For further information: Tel + 381 11 2068 272, www.gakfront.org (only in Serbian), e-mail for patients questions - pitanja@gakfront.org.
GAK "Narodni front", Kraljice Natalije 62, Belgrade is the biggest gynecology and maternity hospital in Belgrade. The maternity department has 6 rooms with 2 beds and 2 rooms with 1 bed. You need to reserve a room since the department is very busy. You can receive visitors all day (husbands, parents or friends). One day for me cost 50 euros and I was there for 3 days. However, foreigners may have to pay over 2000 euros since they do not have a local medical insurance. I had a two-bed room, with air-conditioning, a bathroom, TV and phone. For further information: Tel + 381 11 2068 272, www.gakfront.org (only in Serbian), e-mail for patients questions - pitanja@gakfront.org.
Gynecological/Maternity Hospital in Skopje
The Mala Bogorodica private hospital in Skopje, or the ‘Sistina Hospital’ as it is known, specialized in gynecology and obstretics. In the online magazine www.expatexchange.com a woman who gave birth there in 2002 described her experience thus: “Excellent experience ….. Had a private room (like a suite) with round the clock attention from doctors. Had all types of pain management available and had planned an epidural but got to the hospital too late and delivered naturally. Hospital stay was four days. Lots of attention from doctors on how to take care of baby and breastfeeding. Not as much attention to my hemorrhoids!!!“
The hospital has an outpatient and polyclinic department, a cytogenetic, biochemical and histopathology-cytology laboratory, a department for human reproduction and embryology, maternity wards, neonatology, operating rooms and a general ward.
The prenatal diagnostics includes the most up-to-date methods of cytogenetic screening (amniocentesis, chorion biopsy, cordocentesis, placentocentesis, triple test) allowing for the early detection of possible genetic abnormalities. The support of Ultrasound Doppler devices allows for the diagnosis and analysis of the fetal placental circulation as well fetal growth and development. The full range of gynecological screening methods are offered (colposcopy, PAP test, biopsy, HPV type classification, US and colour Doppler). All test results are issued to the patients within the shortest possible period. The department of human reproduction offers infertility treatment (IUI, IVF, ICSI, Blastocyst Transfer).
Mala Bogorodica Hospital, Londonska 19, 1000 Skopje
Located on the second floor of the Olimpico shopping centre
Tel +389-2-307 33 35, fax +389 2 307 33 98
E-mail: medical@mbogorodica.com.mk
www.malabogorodica.com.mk
(contributor: Anne Burke)
The hospital has an outpatient and polyclinic department, a cytogenetic, biochemical and histopathology-cytology laboratory, a department for human reproduction and embryology, maternity wards, neonatology, operating rooms and a general ward.
The prenatal diagnostics includes the most up-to-date methods of cytogenetic screening (amniocentesis, chorion biopsy, cordocentesis, placentocentesis, triple test) allowing for the early detection of possible genetic abnormalities. The support of Ultrasound Doppler devices allows for the diagnosis and analysis of the fetal placental circulation as well fetal growth and development. The full range of gynecological screening methods are offered (colposcopy, PAP test, biopsy, HPV type classification, US and colour Doppler). All test results are issued to the patients within the shortest possible period. The department of human reproduction offers infertility treatment (IUI, IVF, ICSI, Blastocyst Transfer).
Mala Bogorodica Hospital, Londonska 19, 1000 Skopje
Located on the second floor of the Olimpico shopping centre
Tel +389-2-307 33 35, fax +389 2 307 33 98
E-mail: medical@mbogorodica.com.mk
www.malabogorodica.com.mk
(contributor: Anne Burke)
Personal experience: Ilidza/Jezero/Kosevo hospitals
LOCAL HOSPITALS (Ilidza, Jezero Children's Hospital)
First I want to tell you, that we are in the Bosnian health system, so we can not go to every doctor we would like to. We have to go where we are sent .
Our responsible hospital (for Alina) is in ilidza. The doctors and nurses are kind and work quite professionally. Only problem is that the injections are all separate (18), in germany we get 6 injections in 1 (hepatitis, mums, …). Only 1 doctor (he seems to be from india) is unkind and 1 time I really wanted to make a problem, because he told alina, that she shouldn't cry.
If these doctors are not sure, they send us to the jezero-hospital near kosevo, the special children-hospital. There we had been 1 night, because alina vomitted 10 times. After 2 hours waiting, they sent us home. Another boy, he “only” vomited twice, got an infusion, because he was the son of the vice-president. On the way home Alina got sick again and we drove to the hitna-pomoc (first aid) in grbavica. They told us Alina needed an infusion and that we would have to go to jezero-hospital. I told them, that we were coming from there. Alina was dehydrated and they gave her (normally forbidden) the infusion. The next day we had to go again to kosevo-children-chirugie. They inserted a catheter into her bottom to help in clearing her intestines, then sent us back to the jezero-hospital, but with my private car, Alina was on her back in her mother’s arms. They wanted to open her stomach to look for the problem. But the chief of the doctors decided not to open her.
After 1 night in the chirugie (no bed for the mother, only a chair) we had to go to the other department for infection. There they wanted to take alina for 3 days for observation because the results were going to take that long. I saw that my little one was in so much fear, that I decided to take her home on my own responsibility. The next day we went from 1 to the other hospital for checking. Alina got herself better and we hope, that this situations will never come again. (Submitted by Volkmar Koch)
First I want to tell you, that we are in the Bosnian health system, so we can not go to every doctor we would like to. We have to go where we are sent .
Our responsible hospital (for Alina) is in ilidza. The doctors and nurses are kind and work quite professionally. Only problem is that the injections are all separate (18), in germany we get 6 injections in 1 (hepatitis, mums, …). Only 1 doctor (he seems to be from india) is unkind and 1 time I really wanted to make a problem, because he told alina, that she shouldn't cry.
If these doctors are not sure, they send us to the jezero-hospital near kosevo, the special children-hospital. There we had been 1 night, because alina vomitted 10 times. After 2 hours waiting, they sent us home. Another boy, he “only” vomited twice, got an infusion, because he was the son of the vice-president. On the way home Alina got sick again and we drove to the hitna-pomoc (first aid) in grbavica. They told us Alina needed an infusion and that we would have to go to jezero-hospital. I told them, that we were coming from there. Alina was dehydrated and they gave her (normally forbidden) the infusion. The next day we had to go again to kosevo-children-chirugie. They inserted a catheter into her bottom to help in clearing her intestines, then sent us back to the jezero-hospital, but with my private car, Alina was on her back in her mother’s arms. They wanted to open her stomach to look for the problem. But the chief of the doctors decided not to open her.
After 1 night in the chirugie (no bed for the mother, only a chair) we had to go to the other department for infection. There they wanted to take alina for 3 days for observation because the results were going to take that long. I saw that my little one was in so much fear, that I decided to take her home on my own responsibility. The next day we went from 1 to the other hospital for checking. Alina got herself better and we hope, that this situations will never come again. (Submitted by Volkmar Koch)
Opinion on: Dr Fatima Bajramovic
I have used her on two occasions for my son Max, for a wellness health check up when he was 3 months old and for a cold/cough when he was 1 yr old. On the first occasion, the doctor took too long to examine him, talked to much and did too little. I was still breastfeeding him and after ONE WHOLE HOUR of her talking, I had to ask if we can be finished, as I had to go home and breastfeed my son before his nap. There were absolutely no issues with anything that time, I just wanted to check his weight, height and normal health signs. On the cold/cough occasion, I felt she was exaggerating the situation. My conclusion: the lady wastes your time a lot. Go find yourself another doctor. I WOULD recommend Mira Abramovic in Grbavica. She nice and thorough and efficient. She doesn't over-medicate and she doesn't exaggerate. I feel comfortable with her opinion. (For reference, I have used Dr. Lutvo Hodzic, Dr. Aida Rudic as well for the last 6 years). (submitted by Anna Ashford)
Personal experience: Kosevo hospital
When Frederikke’s temperature hit 40 at noon, I finally gave up hoping for the best and took her to the doctor in Grbavica. The doctor told me that Frederikke had to have a blood test and that we were to go to the Infective Diseases department at Kosevo. My spirits sank: that single sentence contained all that I dread most about living in Bosnia.
Aside from an elderly man, slumped in a corner, no one was waiting and we were ushered in. A rather stern looking doctor examined her, scratching the intermittent spots on Frederikke’s body. He called in a second doctor, a jolly woman doctor who spoke perfect English. She told me - in a nice way - Frederikke and I would need to stay at the hospital, Frederikke needed a blood test to identify what was causing the fever, but what worried them most, were the spots: they needed to keep Frederikke under observation to see how they would develop. Although it didn’t look like it now, there was a remote chance they were ‘menincoques’ which could lead to meningitis.
In a trance I followed the doctor to the second floor, down a hall with shiny floors, to a large, empty room: three beds and one baby bed, not wood of course. The linen looked worn but relatively clean. The window was open and there was a view of grass and trees. The bathroom looked suspicious and dilapidated, particular the toilet, and there was hair in the shower. No soap but I was given a roll of pink toilet paper.
Two nurses entered, one carrying a metal tray with amongst other things two packaged syringes. I pointed to the tray and asked: cisto? to which the annoyed nurse replied what I took to mean: of course, do you want to open the package yourself? I watched as she searched for a vein and pushed the needle in, Frederikke was bawling. She taped the needle summarily, told me to “watch it” (the needle) and walked out, clearly offended. I looked at the contraption in Frederikke’s little arm and cried.
It took an hour for the blood test results to arrive: as the friendly doctor (Lukovac?) explained, Frederikke’s white blood cells were sky-rocketing (27 per unit, whereas 10-14 is normal). She had a serious bacterial infection centering on her throat and she would be getting antibiotics, administered intravenously. A blood prick in her finger had revealed she was slightly dehydrated, so she would be getting an infusion and of course, some anti-fever medicine, administered orally.
Word had apparently gotten round among the nurses, because an unfriendly, unhealthy looking nurse came in, ordering me to “put her down”. As I stared at her uncomprehendingly, she asked me roughly why the baby wasn’t lying in her cot. I exploded: because she needs to be with her mother. She looked at me, told me in a softer tone to lie the baby down. I held Frederikke as the nurse administered the antibiotics through the previously inserted needle. Doing so, I had a close up view of the nurse’s long, yellowish nail, like a French manicure gone bad, 2 centimeters away from the inserted needle. That nail haunts me.
The nurse warmed up to me from then on: in a conciliatory gesture, she brought me coffee and a piece of cake. An hour later, she brought me a plastic cup of fanta, while holding a cigarette in the other hand: our room, situated at the end of the hall, was closest to the open window where patients, and apparently also nurses, came to have a smoke. I must admit that, in the night when Frederikke was sleeping peacefully and all was quiet, I had a cigarette there too.
The friendly doctor came in two more times, at regular intervals to check on Frederikke. I propped the baby bed against my bed so that she could sleep in the curve of my arm without falling. We woke at six the following morning when the nurse asked me to take Frederikke’s temperature.
In total we stayed 48 hours in the hospital. The urgency had receded by the first morning – no more fever and the spots were stable – but the doctor – a different one but just as nice – gently advised for Frederikke to stay under observation until her white blood cells count fell. For me the worst had already happened so I stayed that extra night. Overall, I liked the doctors who were accessible and friendly. They seemed competent, even if I’m no wiser today about the bacteria, what it was and where it came from. The quality of nurses improved over time and the performance of the cleaning personnel varied. I didn’t take a shower though. The food was surprisingly fresh and rather good.
There were humorous moments, like when the department head came for her morning round, accompanied by all of the personnel. There were moments of kafkaesque bureaucracy: Merima, who cares for our children, spent some three hours, navigating between the Blagajna (where you pay) and the VIP service, trying to obtain documents and stamps, which recognized the van Breda insurance. Johannes had to duck the man at the entrance to be able to visit me as it was outside of the regular hours.
It’s the variation in professional standards that is nerve-wrecking: sometimes it’s a good doctor/nurse, sometimes it’s a good cleaner. It’s the fact that you are not in control – all you can do is to be vigilant when they stick a needle in your baby. It’s the fact that communication is difficult. To some degree, apart from the last issue, I face the same problems in a hospital in Brussels – I just have more trust in the system. Overall, it was a nerve-wrecking experience but at the moment, with my baby healthy and smiling, it doesn’t look like I have that much to complain about. I guess, if I absolutely had to, I would do it again. But I hope –with some fervor – I won’t have to.
(submitted by Catharina de Lange Viereck)
Aside from an elderly man, slumped in a corner, no one was waiting and we were ushered in. A rather stern looking doctor examined her, scratching the intermittent spots on Frederikke’s body. He called in a second doctor, a jolly woman doctor who spoke perfect English. She told me - in a nice way - Frederikke and I would need to stay at the hospital, Frederikke needed a blood test to identify what was causing the fever, but what worried them most, were the spots: they needed to keep Frederikke under observation to see how they would develop. Although it didn’t look like it now, there was a remote chance they were ‘menincoques’ which could lead to meningitis.
In a trance I followed the doctor to the second floor, down a hall with shiny floors, to a large, empty room: three beds and one baby bed, not wood of course. The linen looked worn but relatively clean. The window was open and there was a view of grass and trees. The bathroom looked suspicious and dilapidated, particular the toilet, and there was hair in the shower. No soap but I was given a roll of pink toilet paper.
Two nurses entered, one carrying a metal tray with amongst other things two packaged syringes. I pointed to the tray and asked: cisto? to which the annoyed nurse replied what I took to mean: of course, do you want to open the package yourself? I watched as she searched for a vein and pushed the needle in, Frederikke was bawling. She taped the needle summarily, told me to “watch it” (the needle) and walked out, clearly offended. I looked at the contraption in Frederikke’s little arm and cried.
It took an hour for the blood test results to arrive: as the friendly doctor (Lukovac?) explained, Frederikke’s white blood cells were sky-rocketing (27 per unit, whereas 10-14 is normal). She had a serious bacterial infection centering on her throat and she would be getting antibiotics, administered intravenously. A blood prick in her finger had revealed she was slightly dehydrated, so she would be getting an infusion and of course, some anti-fever medicine, administered orally.
Word had apparently gotten round among the nurses, because an unfriendly, unhealthy looking nurse came in, ordering me to “put her down”. As I stared at her uncomprehendingly, she asked me roughly why the baby wasn’t lying in her cot. I exploded: because she needs to be with her mother. She looked at me, told me in a softer tone to lie the baby down. I held Frederikke as the nurse administered the antibiotics through the previously inserted needle. Doing so, I had a close up view of the nurse’s long, yellowish nail, like a French manicure gone bad, 2 centimeters away from the inserted needle. That nail haunts me.
The nurse warmed up to me from then on: in a conciliatory gesture, she brought me coffee and a piece of cake. An hour later, she brought me a plastic cup of fanta, while holding a cigarette in the other hand: our room, situated at the end of the hall, was closest to the open window where patients, and apparently also nurses, came to have a smoke. I must admit that, in the night when Frederikke was sleeping peacefully and all was quiet, I had a cigarette there too.
The friendly doctor came in two more times, at regular intervals to check on Frederikke. I propped the baby bed against my bed so that she could sleep in the curve of my arm without falling. We woke at six the following morning when the nurse asked me to take Frederikke’s temperature.
In total we stayed 48 hours in the hospital. The urgency had receded by the first morning – no more fever and the spots were stable – but the doctor – a different one but just as nice – gently advised for Frederikke to stay under observation until her white blood cells count fell. For me the worst had already happened so I stayed that extra night. Overall, I liked the doctors who were accessible and friendly. They seemed competent, even if I’m no wiser today about the bacteria, what it was and where it came from. The quality of nurses improved over time and the performance of the cleaning personnel varied. I didn’t take a shower though. The food was surprisingly fresh and rather good.
There were humorous moments, like when the department head came for her morning round, accompanied by all of the personnel. There were moments of kafkaesque bureaucracy: Merima, who cares for our children, spent some three hours, navigating between the Blagajna (where you pay) and the VIP service, trying to obtain documents and stamps, which recognized the van Breda insurance. Johannes had to duck the man at the entrance to be able to visit me as it was outside of the regular hours.
It’s the variation in professional standards that is nerve-wrecking: sometimes it’s a good doctor/nurse, sometimes it’s a good cleaner. It’s the fact that you are not in control – all you can do is to be vigilant when they stick a needle in your baby. It’s the fact that communication is difficult. To some degree, apart from the last issue, I face the same problems in a hospital in Brussels – I just have more trust in the system. Overall, it was a nerve-wrecking experience but at the moment, with my baby healthy and smiling, it doesn’t look like I have that much to complain about. I guess, if I absolutely had to, I would do it again. But I hope –with some fervor – I won’t have to.
(submitted by Catharina de Lange Viereck)
Asian Spice Store in Sarajevo
Condimento Asian Spice Store, conveniently located at first underground level in BBI Centar, has a wide variety of Asian spices and sauces. Come and find the key ingredients you need for Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cooking including chutneys, curry pastes, several variety of soy sauces, a variety of rice, dried seaweed and mushrooms, coconut milk, teas, chili sauces, sweets and more!
For more info call 061-929-112
For more info call 061-929-112
Organic food shop & cafe near UNITIC
Organic food shop & cafe opened this week in Kranjceviceva 19 (200m from UNITIC). Besides a small selection of fruit and vegetables it also stocks organic food (baby food, pasta, tea, oil etc), cosmetics and cleaning products from brands such as Demeter, Dr. Hauschka, Ecover and others. It also features a salad bar and a small food counter.
Eco nappies etc.
A woman in Sarajevo has started a business making washable diapers/nappies, and baby slings. There are some pictures on her website: public.fotki.com/naidah/, and you can contact Naida on 061 522 327 or 033 238 389 and platnene.pelene@gmail.com
Maternity clothing
As some may have noticed, it is not easy to find a nice selection (or perhaps any) pregnancy clothes here in Sarajevo. However, there is a new store name MEDI in Skenderija Shopping Center, which deals exclusively in pregnancy clothes. If you have trouble finding it, feel free to call 061-842-341 to ask for directions.
Shopping Center Tus in Lukavica
On the way to the Butmir PX you may have noticed a new green and yellow building. Along with food items, Tus has several small boutiques including New Yorker and a great shoe store. There is also a new children's play area outside. Definitely worth a visit next time you are out by the airport!
CHILD-FRIENDLY ITALIAN AGRITURISMO
On the other side of the Adriatic Sea, in Abruzzo, Italy (ferry Split-Ancona or Split-Pescara, 21.00h-07.00h) we found a great agriturismo, Le Magnolie. The complex consists of a beautiful main building with a slow-food/organic restaurant, a swimming pool and 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Apartment Girasole is best for children because of its fenced terrace. Fruit and vegetables are grown on the land and you can pick whatever you want. Charming cities, rugged mountains and some nice beaches are nearby. Very child-friendly with cots, highchairs and even children’s plates and cups etc. For more information: www.lemagnolie.com. PS This is one of the rare occasions where reality is even better than the pictures! (Ad. By Pauline van Wijk)
Villa on Croation island Hvar for rent
LOVELY LARGE HOUSE IN BEAUTIFUL STARI GRAD ON THE CROATIAN ISLAND OF HVAR FOR RENT. A very tastefully renovated and furnished old house which overlooks the beautiful old port of Stari Grad. It has 4 bedrooms (1 triple, 2 double and 1 twin), 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens and 2 large terraces. There are good restaurants, cafes and shops within a few minutes walk of the house. For further details: http://www.villamjestocroatia.com/ (Ad. By Anne Burke)
APARTMENTS IN NEUM
Apartments in a house consisting of 3 apartments right on the sea in Neum - the link is http://www.omerbasic.com.ba/. Unfortunately the English version of the site is still under construction but you can see the photos of the apartments and the prices are also available under the rubrique ‘cjenovnik’. Contact Amra on 061-929419 for further details.
BABY-FRIENDLY FAMILY HOUSE TO RENT ON THE DALMATIAN COAST
4 bed (sleeps 8) detached house in Kuciste (Peljesac Riviera between Orebic and Viganj) available to rent from ex-Sarajevo family. Rates from €90 - €160 per night inc. depending on the season and number of people. Internet WIFI is included. Wonderful views over to Korcula and plenty of outside space. Walking distance to amenities inc shop, post-office, bars, restaurants, windsurf school. Please check out the website http://web.mac.com/sarajevomatthews1 for further details and photos of the property or email familymatthews@mac.com with any questions.
BABY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RESORT IN DUBROVNIK
This place has been highly recommended for families, and both Jen Mazuchi and Jen Davis have stayed there.
http://lumbarda.accommodation-dubrovnik.com/en/home
http://lumbarda.accommodation-dubrovnik.com/en/home
Indoor playground / igraonica "Carobni svijet"
There is a new IGRAONICA ( indoor playground for children) in Grbavica. It is clean, nonsmoking and very nice for those who are looking for a place to take their kids to socialise and play with other kids. It is just behind the Grbavica football stadium. It is called CAROBNI SVIJET and their contact address is
CAROBNI SVIJET
Suzana Omeragic
061 864 336
033 655 977
Street HERCEGOVACKA
Price per hour is 5km. They open at 11am only.
http://www.carobnisvijet.ba
CAROBNI SVIJET
Suzana Omeragic
061 864 336
033 655 977
Street HERCEGOVACKA
Price per hour is 5km. They open at 11am only.
http://www.carobnisvijet.ba
Monday, February 8, 2010
Nanny: Alma Hrbinic (2nd recommendation)
Our former nanny is looking for a new position. A mother herself and trained as a teacher, Alma obviously loves children and our son immediately took to her warm and positive personality. In addition, Alma is a great cook who also took care of the little one's food.
We can recommend her without any reservations. Alma has worked for a number of international families in Sarajevo and she has excellent references. You can contact me for more information on 061 223 688 or call her directly on 061 555 612 (written by Bianca Schoenberger, Feb 2010)
We can recommend her without any reservations. Alma has worked for a number of international families in Sarajevo and she has excellent references. You can contact me for more information on 061 223 688 or call her directly on 061 555 612 (written by Bianca Schoenberger, Feb 2010)
Nanny: Vivien Zovko
Vivien Zovko, an experienced baby-sitter, is available for part-time and evening baby-sitting as of 1 June. She has been a nanny for 2 years to a 3 year old bilingual child (English-Bosnian). She is trust-worthy and energetic. She is a student of biology and speaks English and passive German. Driving license. References available upon request. Contact telephone 063 941 863. (posted by Marsaili Fraser , June 2009)
Nanny: Mirela Beckovic (2nd recommendation)
It is my pleasure to recommend Mirela Beckovic as a nanny. She has been caring for our 22-month-old daughter since she turned 8 months old in August 2008. During Mirela’s employment, she worked 22 set hours and was always available for extra hours as needed. Mirela Beckovic is bright, reliable, and affectionate. She has a natural affinity toward children related to her six years experience as a nanny/babysitter. She respects our personal philosophies while being confident enough to independently make day-to-day decisions regarding our daughter. On a recent occasion my daughter was bitten by a wasp, Mirela was able to administer basic first aid and then called me immediately. She always followed our directions in regard to the bedtimes, food, etc. As well, when my mother-in-law came for an extended visit Mirela was kind enough to take her around Sarajevo with my daughter. Mirela’s contact details: 062869656) If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email address is: neena.mattu@gmail.com. (September 2009)
Nanny: Mirela Beckovic
I would like to recommend Mirela Beckovic, as nanny/babysitter with years of experience working for expats, sweet character but no push-over, speaks fluent english, is hard-working and trustworthy. She's the type of babysitter that will provide your kids with just the right amount of stimulus. She a great singer too so if you want your kids to be humming with song when you come home, give her a call: 062 - 869 656. (posted by Catharina de Lange Viereck, November 2009)
Nanny& Housekeeper: Jasna Voljevica
Jasna Voljevica comes highly recommended by Ferdinand and Teresa Telucar Kopp (Nando, Natalie, Kati and Marco). She is interested in working with a German-speaking person/family, and is available for babysitting or housekeeping. Please feel free to contact Ferdinand or Teresa at telucar@yahoo.de, Ferdinand.Kopp@ec.europa.eu, ferdinand_kopp@yahoo.de, Jasna can be reached at 033-617-225, or 062-368-188. (November 2009)
Nanny& Housekeeper: Vedrana & Suzana
I would like to recommend two sisters, Vedrana and Suzana, for babysitting or housekeeping. Both of them have been working for me for over 18 months and are efficient, hard-working and extremely cooperative. More important, they love children and are absolutely reliable. You can count on them on any occasion- they will always be there when you need them. You can contact Vedrana at 062 965 286 and Suzana at 061 90 70 45. (December 2009)
Nanny: Ema Krijestorac
Ema Krijestorac is looking for a full-time nanny position and is available immediately. Ema has experience working with infants and young children, and has a degree in nursing. Ema clearly loves children, and has a very gentle and engaging presence with them. She speaks native Croatian and fair English. Please contact Ema directly for further information at ema.krijestorac@gmail.com or 063-669-676. For additional information on Ema, contact Sandy Walls at swallsdc@hotmail.com. (December 2009)
Housekeeper: Hana
Hana has been my housekeeper for the past four years in Sarajevo. I am now leaving and Hana will be available. Besides being loyal, honest and genuinely committed to work always at her best, - whether cleaning the apartment, washing, ironing, taking care of the plants in my absence, - she always volunteered to pack whenever I was too busy to do so, or to provide any other help she could offer.I believe she can be a true support and added value to any family, always ready to adapt to a anyone’s needs. You can contact her at: 062 248 461. In case you need to speak in English her daughter, Tea, can be contacted at 061 491 710. (posted by Alessandra Londero) (January 2010)
Nanny& Housekeeper: Elma Beganovic
I recommend Elma Beganovic as a baby sitter. We know Elma since 1998 and she has worked with us for the last seven years. Now that our three children are at school and we do not need her full time, she is looking for a new family with children to work as a baby sitter. She is extremely competent and trustworthy, very responsible an excellent with babies, toddlers and children of all ages. She can also help with other house chores. She speaks very good English, as she has worked in the USA and she is in her last year at the English Literature Faculty. She is also fluent in Spanish. You can call her directly (tel. 062 570233) or/and feel free to contact me, Reyes (065 885589), for further information. (January 2010)
Nanny: Linda Johansson
My name is Linda Johansson; I am from the swedish speaking Åland Islands, Finland and I have been working as an intern at International Organization for Migration in Sarajevo until mid-December 2009. I love to work with children and youth so I am interested in any opportunity to work with you and your children, I am available to work days and evenings, 7 days a week! I have a great previous experience of working with children and youth, in several pre-school in Finland and Sweden as well as in primary schools and shorter time employments in summer camps, swimming schools, on exchanges and with summer workers. I have worked in several countries and am very used to multicultural surroundings. I have also experience in mediation and conflict resolution and anti-discrimination campaigning work in the form of workshops. My native language is Swedish, I am also fluent in English since living in Canada, England and Northern Ireland, and I am learning Bosnias aswell. But most of all I just love working with children and youth, and I would be very happy to continue doing so here in Sarajevo. I will be available for work from mid-January 2010. You can contact me by email lindajohansson1000@hotmail.com or phone: 061 816950 (or +358 457 3828683) and I would also be happy to come and visit and meet you. (December 2009)
Nanny& Housekeeper: Alma Hrbinic
I would like to warmly recommend Alma Hrbinic to parents who wish to leave their child(ren) with an exceptionally reliable, hard-working, well organized, cooperative,amiable, motivated and experienced babysitter. Alma tookcare of our baby daughter during the seven months I was employed in 2009. Alma is not only impressively efficient inher work as a babysitter and housekeeper. Even more importantly, she loves children and has the right attitude to providing for their needs. For Alma, babysitting is a vocation, a calling, not a mere means of earning income forher own child and family. Alma will be a bonus to any family that chooses her for babysitting.Alma would be available for full-time (or part time) employment from 21 of December 2009. Please contact her directly on 061555612. Galia Chimiak (tsotsko@yahoo.com)
For additional references please contact gyongyver.jakab@gmail.com and Bianca_Schoenberger@hotmail.com (January 2010)
For additional references please contact gyongyver.jakab@gmail.com and Bianca_Schoenberger@hotmail.com (January 2010)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Carpet and upholstry cleaning
By Kenan. Reasonable prices, professional service. Kenan speaks German and Bosnian and can be reached at 061-141-944. (Ad by Jennifer Mazzuchi, 8.3.08)
Driver and 8-seat van
A very reliable and good driver with his own comfortable vehicle available for short or long trips (he took us to Dubrovnik to get the flight to Dublin in the summer): Alija Pipla, tel. 033-209718, mobile 061-208853 (has limited English so best to get someone local to talk to him) (Ad. by Anne Burke)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Painting, maintenance, carpentry and more
Elvir Arnautovic has a track record in painting and indoor decorating/maintenance jobs as well as being an expert carpenter. For lack of heavy machinery, is now somewhat limited in large-scale carpentry jobs, so the nature of the job needs to be discussed. Also has experience with television/satellite installation and maintenance and other technical work. Comes highly recommended, works efficiently and delivers very thorough, handsome work. Can be reached on mobile at 061 260 380, understands basic English but can also be contacted through his sister, Hasmela (mobile 061 184 379), for translation. (Ad by Catharina de Lange Viereck)
Carpentry Service
Sasha Jezdimir is an expert carpenter who can design and build large scale items such as wardrobes, American closets, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, office desks, and more, including playground equipment. He speaks fluent English, is very reliable and fair. Can be reached at home 626-875 or on cell 061-324-771.
Pedicure / Manicure by Natasa
Best pedicure/manicure in town: beautiful little oval nails, shining from their own natural oils, clean, healthy feet. Sterilised instruments, OPI nail varnishes. The beauty salon where Natasa worked closed unexpectedly, but I managed to get into contact with her again: she has started her own business, situated at Buca Potok, very close to the City Interex, the exact address is: Tuzlanska, Niz 6, lamela C (private apartment); her mob nr is 061 235 055. It’s a bit of a ride but it is definitely worth it! She also does massage and depilation. (sumbitted by Catharina de Lange Viereck)
Concierge / delivery services
A dream come true for busy moms. Sarajevo now has a personal assistant for all of your needs! http://Concierge.ba phone: 062 357 316 e-mail: info@concierge.ba
Personal Services:
Dry cleaning/laundry drop and pick up from 5 KM
Post office and bank from 5 KM
Grocery, clothes and gift shopping from 10 KM
Flower orders and gift basket purchases from 5 KM
Party preparation shopping from 10 KM
Provide reminder service for appointments,
birthday’s and anniversaries from 5 KM
Personal Assisting:
Schedule appointments from 5 KM
Car care from 5 KM
Entertainment planning and ticket
purchases from 5 KM
Laundry and house cleaning from 8 KM pr hour
Food shopping from 10 KM
Party and event planning:
Food, drink and décor shopping from 10 KM
After party clean up 10 KM pr hour
Arrange delivery of meals from 5 KM
Arrange catering for a party agreement price
Travel services:
Pick up to/from the airport you or your family/friends 15 KM and up
Hospital stays:
Bring items from home from 5 KM
Deliver publications, reading materials from 5 KM
Check on your home from 5 KM
Run errands from 5 KM
The above list is just a sampling of what we can do for you. Need something that wasn’t mentioned? Ask us!
Personal Services:
Dry cleaning/laundry drop and pick up from 5 KM
Post office and bank from 5 KM
Grocery, clothes and gift shopping from 10 KM
Flower orders and gift basket purchases from 5 KM
Party preparation shopping from 10 KM
Provide reminder service for appointments,
birthday’s and anniversaries from 5 KM
Personal Assisting:
Schedule appointments from 5 KM
Car care from 5 KM
Entertainment planning and ticket
purchases from 5 KM
Laundry and house cleaning from 8 KM pr hour
Food shopping from 10 KM
Party and event planning:
Food, drink and décor shopping from 10 KM
After party clean up 10 KM pr hour
Arrange delivery of meals from 5 KM
Arrange catering for a party agreement price
Travel services:
Pick up to/from the airport you or your family/friends 15 KM and up
Hospital stays:
Bring items from home from 5 KM
Deliver publications, reading materials from 5 KM
Check on your home from 5 KM
Run errands from 5 KM
The above list is just a sampling of what we can do for you. Need something that wasn’t mentioned? Ask us!
Cafe Tito
http://www.caffetito.ba
This cafe is great in nice weather. Caffe Tito is far back from the road and has a nice terrace looking onto a large grassy area and a sandbox complete with buckets and spades etc. for the children. It is under the old war museum (next to the National Museum on Zmaja od Bosne – main road towards Mostar) so it also has an old army jeep that children can play in and there are other old military vehicles nearby. The café is on the street (Vilsonovo Šetalište) which goes along by the river on the opposite side to Grbavica and is closed to traffic after 5pm during the week and all over the weekend so you can go for a nice car-free walk after your coffee!
This cafe is great in nice weather. Caffe Tito is far back from the road and has a nice terrace looking onto a large grassy area and a sandbox complete with buckets and spades etc. for the children. It is under the old war museum (next to the National Museum on Zmaja od Bosne – main road towards Mostar) so it also has an old army jeep that children can play in and there are other old military vehicles nearby. The café is on the street (Vilsonovo Šetalište) which goes along by the river on the opposite side to Grbavica and is closed to traffic after 5pm during the week and all over the weekend so you can go for a nice car-free walk after your coffee!
Torte-i-to Cafes
Center, BBI Centar, Trg djece Sarajeva br.1
Torte-i-to cafes are special because they offer great cakes andthey are 100% smoke free they do have separate rooms for smokers!
The cafe has a box of toys to accommodate younger clients!
The cafe in the BBI Centar is located on the fifth floor. Cakes, coffees and teas (!) are offered there. Great view on the southern part of the city from the windows.
Torte-i-to cafes are special because they offer great cakes and
The cafe has a box of toys to accommodate younger clients!
The cafe in the BBI Centar is located on the fifth floor. Cakes, coffees and teas (!) are offered there. Great view on the southern part of the city from the windows.
Cafe Alfonso
Ferhadija, next to the cathedral
There is a nice atmosphere in this bar and it is cosy in the winter. We have found the staff and the customers to be really good with children. It can get a bit smokey however.
There is a nice atmosphere in this bar and it is cosy in the winter. We have found the staff and the customers to be really good with children. It can get a bit smokey however.
Pivnica / The Brewery's Alehouse
Franjevacka 15, Bistrik http://www.sarajevska-pivara.ba
The restaurant and bar in the Sarajevska Brewery is generally quiet during the day and it is not smokey. There is lots of space for children to wonder around and the staff are very good with them
The restaurant and bar in the Sarajevska Brewery is generally quiet during the day and it is not smokey. There is lots of space for children to wonder around and the staff are very good with them
Kolobara Cafe
Saraci 42 (beginning of Ferhadija in Bascarsija)).
The cafe serves snacky food like pizzas and it has a huge courtyard. The courtyard is ideal for children as it is safe and the ground is covered with small stones that children can play with – bring along their buckets and spades!
The cafe serves snacky food like pizzas and it has a huge courtyard. The courtyard is ideal for children as it is safe and the ground is covered with small stones that children can play with – bring along their buckets and spades!
Cafe of the Sevdah Art House
Halaći 15 (at bottom of Pigeon Square in Bascarsija), opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00).
The interesting Sevdah music museum is housed in a beautiful old house in the old town with a courtyard in the middle; on one side is a cafe which has tables in the courtyard. The courtyard is safe for children and it has a child’s sit-in car for them to play with.
The interesting Sevdah music museum is housed in a beautiful old house in the old town with a courtyard in the middle; on one side is a cafe which has tables in the courtyard. The courtyard is safe for children and it has a child’s sit-in car for them to play with.
Zoo / Djecija Oaza / Pionirska dolina
“Djecija Oaza” Ul. Slatina, opening times: 09.00 to 21.00 – might change in winter time, entrance fee: 1 KM
This beautiful Sarajevo natural park is suitable for small excursions and picnics with children. They can -besides domestic animals and birds- see some wild animals like two brown bears and antilopes. There is a nice big playground which is also suitable for younger children and there are some other child amusements (train, merry-go-round, electric cars, etc.).
This beautiful Sarajevo natural park is suitable for small excursions and picnics with children. They can -besides domestic animals and birds- see some wild animals like two brown bears and antilopes. There is a nice big playground which is also suitable for younger children and there are some other child amusements (train, merry-go-round, electric cars, etc.).
Terme Riviera Ilidza / Thermal Bath Ilidza
Ul. Butmirska cesta br. 18, Ilidza, tel. 033 771 000, www.terme-ilidza.ba, opening times: 09.00 to 22.00
Coming into Ilidza you drive to the left at the first round-abound. After a few hundred meters you see the swimmingpool. It is clean and spacious. Best is to come in the mornings because there is hardly anybody. Beds are for rent. Outside, the last pool at the premises has waves every hour or so. It is great for (small) children because it is not deep. It is like the sea side, going slowly deeper.
Inside, there are two pools, one large for older ones and one small, shallow one which is really warm.
Coming into Ilidza you drive to the left at the first round-abound. After a few hundred meters you see the swimmingpool. It is clean and spacious. Best is to come in the mornings because there is hardly anybody. Beds are for rent. Outside, the last pool at the premises has waves every hour or so. It is great for (small) children because it is not deep. It is like the sea side, going slowly deeper.
Inside, there are two pools, one large for older ones and one small, shallow one which is really warm.
National Musem, Botanical Garden and Wilson's Walk and
National Museum: Zmaja od Bosne Street 5, opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., entrance fee: 5 KM, phone: 210 418 (Please keep in mind these weird opening times when planning to go there!)
Besides a huge cultural heritage collection (archaeological and ethnographic) the museum has a natural history collection with indigenous animals and birds as well as a huge collection of insects from all over the world. There is also a collection of shells and minerals which might be of interest to older children. The beautiful botanical garden in the square in the centre of the building is also a small oasis away from traffic noise and the summer heat. It has a fish pond and is a good place for younger kids to play. The museum is on the main road in the direction of Mostar - just past the Holiday Inn which is on the opposite side of the road.
After visiting the museum you can go for a walk along the bank of the Miljacka river which is called Wilson´s Walk. The road is closed after 5pm every evening, every weekend and on public holidays. It is a tree-lined walk (480 lime trees were planted in 1906) and there are 2 and 4-seater bikes for hire which contain baby/child seats. You can also have a nice coffee in the Cafe Tito or Cafe Tort-i-to. There is also a nice swing park for children on the opposite side of the river from the museum about 20 metres downstream past Cafe Cappuchino.
Playground on Vilsonovo Setaliste
Looking for a nice place to let the little ones play after taking a nice shady stroll (and perhaps a piece of cake at Torte I To)?
There is a playground for little children near Vilsonovo Setaliste not too far from Torte I To (on the same side of the river along the walking path.)
Vrelo Bosna / The Bosna source
Vrelo Bosne is a beautiful large quiet park surrounding natural water springs. In the center is a restaurant and playground. There are small bridges to cross and plenty of space for little ones to run around or take a horse and carriage ride along the tree lined road (approx 2miles).
Take the main road out of the city towards Mostar (Marsala Tita turning into Zmaja of Bosne, etc.). When you get closer to Ilidza (pass Radon Plaza hotel), keep going as if you were to go to Mo-star, but keep left on the ramp and go through the tunnel leading to Ilidza. After the tunnel, keep straight for a mile or so. Turn left at the intersection with a yellowish Orthodox church on the right hand side. The parking for Vrelo Bosne will be at the end of that road (half a mile or so). This will take you directly to the park.
Indoor playground / igraonica "HOKUS POKUS"
HOKUS POKUS is a indoor play centre which has opened close to UNITIC building in Kranjceviceva 13 (by car: from the centre take the main road out of town towards Mostar and turn right at the UNITIC building, turn left at the end of the street and take the next left at the supermarket Konzum, take the next street on the left and the centre is at the very end of this street up one flight of stairs. It is difficult to park but there is a pay parking if you take the second street on the left after Konzum. Walking: go down by the side of the UNITIC buildings and when you come out of that complex the centre is in the first building on the right). The working hours are from 08:00 - 21:00 and the phone number is 063 954 409. It is a very nice spacious place where you can organise birthday parties, creative workshops, have somewhere to play on a snowy day, etc. It is worth checking out. It is a smaller operation than Coco Loco or Bambi, it’s more like a day-care centre. There is one slide, 2 small trampolines, a play house plus many toys and writing materials. Children who are 3 or over can be left there and they will be taken care of and entertained. Cost 5km per hour per child.
Indoor playground / igraonica "Bambi"
Zagrebačka, 55, (take the road to Grbavica from Skenderija, go past the OHR building on the left and further along that street which is Zagrebačka there are some small shops including a toy shop, turn left at the second set of traffic lights after these shops, Bambi is between some tall apartment buildings). Tel 033 718166, fax 033 523550. Cost 3km per hour everyday. Open Mon-Fri 12-9pm, Sat-Sun 12-8pm. There is no café there but there is a coffee machine and table and chairs. They can organise parties for children upon request. NB/ They advise us to phone before we come to make sure there are no parties going on.
Indoor playground / igraonica "Coco Loco"
Kolodvorska 12 (in the Interex complex near the shop Bagatela - take the main road out of town towards Mostar and turn right at sign for Pofalići, then take the first left and turn right into the shopping complex), tel 033 719695, web – coco_loco_sa@yahoo.com. Cost: 5km per hour everyday except Wednesday when the cost is 3km per hour (if you pay for 2 hours the 3rd one is free). They issue loyalty cards on request which is stamped every time you go and the 10th entrance is free. Open Mon-Sun 9am-9pm. There is a café there providing drinks and snack food including French fries. They can organise parties for children upon request.
Kindergarten "Blooming Child"
Blooming Child Sarajevo is a fully registered Montessori school for children aged 2-9.
The private Pre-school Institution “Blooming Child” Sarajevo opened in September 2008 thanks to the strong support of both the Federal and Cantonal Ministries of Education and private funding. It is currently one of 10 institutions in the Canton of Sarajevo to have been properly registered with all the official institutions and granted a full license.
Our truly unique facility is located in the heart of Sarajevo, in a safe and quiet neighbourhood and today welcomes 75 children, from the ages of two to twelve.
The Montessori and Multiple Intelligence classroom is a carefully prepared environment where children are encouraged to develop as a whole and to think by themselves. We teach in English and in Bosnian and follow the content of the official Bosnian curriculum.
Blooming Child Sarajevo extends its services to children in need of an after-school day-care program (ages 6-12) (“produzeni boravak”), using the same educational approach
Blooming Child Sarajevo is in the first phase of a more ambitious project: the establishment of a licensed elementary school that will offer a full time, bilingual (Bosnian – English) education for children ages 2 to 15, based on a curriculum recognized and certified by the following organizations: The Ministry of Education of the Canton of Sarajevo, a well-known International Montessori organization (such as AMI, MCI, AMS), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
The goal is for children leaving the school at the end of any three-year cycle to be extensively prepared for any other educational institution in BiH or abroad.
Ideally, Blooming Child Sarajevo (BCS) would like to develop a close collaboration with the second gymnasium and its existing IBO program. It would be the natural place for students to continue their education after the completion of Middle school.
BCS keeps in mind that school tuition must remain affordable to middle class families and that the opening hours must accommodate parents’ work schedules.
The Blooming Child Sarajevo faculty is predominantly local and is educated according to the standards set by BiH law and regulations. In addition, all staff have been Montessori trained by a professional Montessori and MI teacher trainer, who is also the Director of BCS.
At the present time, a group of BCS parents are committed to registering in a lower elementary level, ages six to nine. The goal is to prepare for the enrolment of students during the course of 2009, within the current premises.
The plan is that the upper elementary level (ages nine to twelve) and middle school will follow on quickly after the establishment of the lower level elementary school. The demand for both is very high, a long waiting list is growing on a weekly basis.
School organization:
Toddlers (2-3): 25 children, 3 teachers
Children's House (3-6), 30 children, 3 teachers
Produzeni Boravak (6-12), 30 children, 3 teachers
Meals are prepared at school. We offer breakfast, lunch and a snack.
Opening hours 8.15 am - 4.00 pm
Contact details: Address: Blooming Child Sarajevo, Emerika Bluma 27
Tel: Jasna on 033-207899 or Maelys de Rudder Tanovic
bloomingchild@bih.net.ba
QSI International School of Sarajevo
This following is a statement from the school's adminstration:
The most important factor in the success of a school is the quality of its teachers and administrators.
QSI Sarajevo recruits qualified teachers who love children, and who are committed to devoting the time required to work with the students to ensure that they learn and enjoy school. Quality Schools International (QSI) is a non-profit educational organisation that currently operates 37 schools in 26 different countries. QSI has a reputation of having teachers and administrators who care.
Our school is located 15 minutes from the Sarajevo city-centre in the quiet suburb of Vogosca. The facility includes a computer lab; library; science lab and large multi-purpose room. Outside we have a sports field, basketball court, an excellent playground and a climbing wall. A downhill ski program is integrated into the Physical Education program, and Bosnian, German and French are offered through our language classes. A bus service is available, as is a cafeteria and hot lunch program. We offer an ‘After School Activity’ program every weekday.
We currently have 145 students enrolled in our school; ranging from 3 years old to 18 years old. We offer a preschool, an elementary school, and a full secondary school. We are fully accredited from elementary to secondary school by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our environment is structured with hands-on learning centres to facilitate small, informal group learning. In addition, group time activities are offered several times a day to help foster large group skills and a sense of community. We feel that children learn by making their own choices.
Many of our students demonstrate leadership skills in our community service club. Students are involved in leading and organising outreach programs. Community service activities have included helping local animal shelters and participating in a school-wide recycling program.
We are fortunate in Vogosca to be able to offer an outdoor classroom as a part of the learning environment. All children need unstructured, outdoor play in a nature-based setting to encourage their understanding of, and respect for, the natural world. The outdoor classroom is loosely structured to provide hands-on exploration and discovery; physical activity and gardening.
If you are interested in visiting the school or finding out more about us, please visit the website www.qsi.ba or call the Director, Jay Hamric on 033 424 450.
Pre-school: The Montessori House, Sarajevo
Welcome to the “International Montessori House”!
International Montessori House is a licensed private pre-school institution for children from 12 months until the enrolment in school.
The purpose of our work is to ensure a stimulating environment by means of the Montessori philosophy and method, where every child can feel free and develop individually and naturally and gradually realize their potential.
The Montessori learning method emphasizes a collaborative environment, multi-aged classrooms and self-directed learning which meet the needs and interests of each child. Older children assist the learning of younger children, and while lesson plans are invisible to the pupils, structured learning takes place. Children have a chance to explore, create and learn without pressure and are encouraged to experiment and question. Playing and fun are a part of that process.
Our pre-school has two locations in Sarajevo.
You can find us at the address Avde Smajlovića 9, in the Vraca neighbourhood, and in the street Buka 11, in the Mejtaš neighbourhood (centre).
In front of the buildings there are parking slots as well as a taxi stand.
Our two premises are about 560 m2 large. Specifically the pre-schools consist of 5 classrooms, a library for children, dining room where the children eat breakfast and cook, as well as a kitchen where the breakfast, lunch and snacks are being prepared. The main entrances of our pre-schools are being monitored and the entire premises are under video surveillance.
The backyards of the pre-schools are fenced in and are about 300 m2 large. In the backyards there are plenty of equipment for the development of motor skills (slide, swing, seesaws, etc.) as well as a garden with vegetables and flowers, which are planted and nourished with the help of the children.
We are aware that starting pre-school is a milestone in every child`s life. It is our promise to you that your child`s experience at our pre-school will be a positive one. Children explore, create and learn without pressure and are encouraged to experiment and question. Children will play, learn and grow together and enjoy their pre-school family. All this enhance their feeling of worth in the world. Children will know that International Montessori House is her/his special, safe place!
We are not just a pre-school, we are a family. Come and see for yourself!
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI HOUSE
Location Vraca:
ul. Avde Smajlovica br. 9
71000 Sarajevo - tel. 033 718-140 - fax: 033 718-141
e-mail: info@montessorihouse.ba
Location Centre:
ul. Buka 11
71000 Sarajevo – tel. 033 267-965 – fax: 033 267-966
email: info-mejtas@montessorihouse.ba
www.montessorihouse.ba
International Montessori House is a licensed private pre-school institution for children from 12 months until the enrolment in school.
The purpose of our work is to ensure a stimulating environment by means of the Montessori philosophy and method, where every child can feel free and develop individually and naturally and gradually realize their potential.
The Montessori learning method emphasizes a collaborative environment, multi-aged classrooms and self-directed learning which meet the needs and interests of each child. Older children assist the learning of younger children, and while lesson plans are invisible to the pupils, structured learning takes place. Children have a chance to explore, create and learn without pressure and are encouraged to experiment and question. Playing and fun are a part of that process.
Our pre-school has two locations in Sarajevo.
You can find us at the address Avde Smajlovića 9, in the Vraca neighbourhood, and in the street Buka 11, in the Mejtaš neighbourhood (centre).
In front of the buildings there are parking slots as well as a taxi stand.
Our two premises are about 560 m2 large. Specifically the pre-schools consist of 5 classrooms, a library for children, dining room where the children eat breakfast and cook, as well as a kitchen where the breakfast, lunch and snacks are being prepared. The main entrances of our pre-schools are being monitored and the entire premises are under video surveillance.
The backyards of the pre-schools are fenced in and are about 300 m2 large. In the backyards there are plenty of equipment for the development of motor skills (slide, swing, seesaws, etc.) as well as a garden with vegetables and flowers, which are planted and nourished with the help of the children.
We are aware that starting pre-school is a milestone in every child`s life. It is our promise to you that your child`s experience at our pre-school will be a positive one. Children explore, create and learn without pressure and are encouraged to experiment and question. Children will play, learn and grow together and enjoy their pre-school family. All this enhance their feeling of worth in the world. Children will know that International Montessori House is her/his special, safe place!
We are not just a pre-school, we are a family. Come and see for yourself!
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI HOUSE
Location Vraca:
ul. Avde Smajlovica br. 9
71000 Sarajevo - tel. 033 718-140 - fax: 033 718-141
e-mail: info@montessorihouse.ba
Location Centre:
ul. Buka 11
71000 Sarajevo – tel. 033 267-965 – fax: 033 267-966
email: info-mejtas@montessorihouse.ba
www.montessorihouse.ba
Waldorf school "Apple" / Waldorfski vrtic "Jabuka"
At the top of the hill in Vraca lies the idyllic and fully certified Waldorf kindergarden Jabuka. The school is half international and half Bosnian, with Bosnian as the main language although all the teachers speak English (and mostly German) as well. Children from 2 to 6 years are welcome.
Address: Husinska 31
Telephone: 061-256289
Singing group for little ones
Come and join us for a Waldorf-inspired singing group for babies and toddlers from 6 months up. We sing and dance for about half an hour or so and then have a snack and drink together while the little ones play. You are welcome even if you think you can't sing a note!
Most of the group's songs are to be found on the old babygroup's website.
Regrettably nobody currently hosts the group. Please get in touch if you would like to take over! Please send an email to babygroupsarajevo@gmail.com
Most of the group's songs are to be found on the old babygroup's website.
Regrettably nobody currently hosts the group. Please get in touch if you would like to take over! Please send an email to babygroupsarajevo@gmail.com
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