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At Children First in Seefeld and Oerlikon, your child is at the center – supported by a dedicated, experienced, and bilingual team. Our teachers and caregivers are highly qualified and create a safe, play-based environment where children can grow emotionally, socially, and linguistically.
Head of School Monica Shah founded Children First in 2006 and has shaped daily life ever since with high educational standards and heartfelt commitment. She is supported by a team of specialists including Adri Kollmeyer (English Kindergarten & Primary), Julia König (German as a Second Language, Swiss Kindergarten), Rebekka O’Brien (Early Years Foundation Stage), and Balbir Bhangal (Forest School & Bilingual Education).
Through bilingual teaching, Montessori-inspired methods, and a relationship-focused approach, our team ensures that children from 0–8 years in Zürich grow up curious, confident, and capable.
At Children First, we believe that a truly exceptional early learning experience begins with exceptional people. From Seefeld to Oerlikon, our dedicated educators combine deep expertise, passion, and heart — creating a bilingual, play-based space where children thrive emotionally, socially, and linguistically.
Children First invests deeply in its people. Our team includes seasoned educators and specialists — not interns or temp workers — who share a commitment to relational learning, emotional care, and respectful engagement. Research supports that the quality of staff plays a crucial role in early childhood development, and we hold this as foundational to our community.
Here are a few of the outstanding team members shaping the daily life at Children First:
