Centar izvrsnosti za djecu rane i predškolske dobi u Petrijancu službeno je osnovan s vizijom stvaranja poticajnog, inkluzivnog i stručnog okruženja u kojem se prepoznaje, njeguje i razvija potencijal svakog djeteta već od najranije dobi. Riječ je o jedinstvenoj i pionirskoj inicijativi u Hrvatskoj koja sustavno povezuje rani odgoj i obrazovanje s razvojem darovitosti, inovacijama i konceptom cjeloživotnog učenja.

Misija – prepoznati talent u najranijoj dobi

Misija Centra je promicanje kulture izvrsnosti i znatiželje kroz prepoznavanje, podršku i razvoj darovite i potencijalno darovite djece u predškolskom razdoblju. Temelji se na uvjerenju da se darovitost može očitovati u različitim oblicima te da svako dijete treba dobiti priliku istraživati, izražavati i unapređivati svoje sposobnosti u sigurnom i poticajnom okruženju.
U radu Centra naglasak je na suvremenim pedagoškim pristupima: kreativnosti, učenju kroz igru, rješavanju problema, kao i elementima STEM-a i robotike. Naglašava se važnost aktivnog, radosnog učenja koje vodi profesionalni odgojitelji osposobljeni prepoznati individualne razlike i potrebe svakog djeteta.

Za koga je Centar izvrsnosti namijenjen?

Prema strateškim smjernicama, Centar izvrsnosti namijenjen je:

• darovitoj i potencijalno darovitoj djeci predškolske dobi,
• odgojiteljima i stručnim suradnicima kojima pruža stručno usavršavanje, savjetovanje i podršku u razvijanju kompetencija za rad s darovitima,
• roditeljima i obiteljima, kroz edukacije, savjetovanja i partnersku suradnju,
• lokalnoj zajednici i institucijama, kako bi se poticala kultura prepoznavanja i razvijanja darovitosti,
• stručnoj i akademskoj zajednici, kroz istraživanja, razmjenu iskustava i doprinos razvoju područja rane darovitosti.

Ovakvim sveobuhvatnim pristupom Centar postaje vrijedno regionalno središte znanja, prakse i inovacija u ranom prepoznavanju potencijala djece.

Razvoj kompetencija odgojitelja kao prioritet

Jedan od ključnih fokusa Centra je profesionalni rast odgojitelja. Ulaganjem u edukaciju, istraživanje i stručnu refleksiju, Centar osnažuje odgojitelje za kreiranje diferenciranih i inkluzivnih iskustava učenja, primjerenih potrebama sve djece, a posebno darovite.

Strateški ciljevi Centra

Centar izvrsnosti teži:

• razvoju i provedbi održivog modela ranog prepoznavanja i podrške darovitosti,
• stvaranju inkluzivnog okruženja koje podupire emocionalni, socijalni, kognitivni i kreativni razvoj,
• integraciji suvremenih tehnologija i inovativnih metoda poučavanja,
• osnaživanju obitelji i zajednice u prepoznavanju i poticanju talenata,
• provođenju istraživanja i razmjeni primjera dobre prakse u području ranog obrazovanja darovite djece

Dio europske mreže – otvorenost, suradnja i kvaliteta

Usklađen s nacionalnim i europskim obrazovnim strategijama, Centar promiče suradnju, otvorenost i dijeljenje znanja. Kao dio Europske mreže podrške talentima, svojim iskustvom u ranom i interdisciplinarnom pristupu želi doprinijeti razvoju praksi usmjerenih na kvalitetu, inkluziju i inovativnost.
Vizija – društvo koje prepoznaje i njeguje potencijal svakog djeteta
Centar izvrsnosti za djecu predškolske dobi u Petrijancu gradi budućnost u kojoj se talent prepoznaje kao društvena vrijednost i temelj osobnog ispunjenja, inovacija i razvoja zajednice. Kroz svoje aktivnosti nastoji osigurati da svako dijete dobije priliku rasti, stvarati i ostvarivati izvrsnost – od samog početka svog obrazovnog puta.

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Center of Excellence for Preschool Children Established in Petrijanec

The Center of Excellence for Preschool Children in Petrijanec (Croatia) has officially been established with the vision of creating an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child’s potential can be recognized and nurtured from the earliest age. This Center represents a pioneering initiative in Croatia, systematically linking early childhood education with talent development, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Mission: Recognizing Talent from the Start

The Center’s mission is to promote a culture of excellence and curiosity by identifying, supporting, and developing gifted and potentially gifted children during the preschool years. It is grounded in the belief that talent appears in many forms and that every child deserves the opportunity to explore, express, and expand their abilities in a safe and stimulating environment.
The Center integrates modern educational approaches, such as creativity, play-based learning, problem-solving, and elements of STEM and robotics. Learning is viewed as an active and joyful process, guided by professional educators who recognize and value individual differences.

Who Is the Center of Excellence Intended For?

According to its strategic framework, the Center is designed to support:

• gifted and potentially gifted preschool children,
• educators and preschool professionals, through training, mentoring, and professional development,
• parents and families, by offering guidance, workshops, and collaborative support,
• the local community and partner institutions, to promote awareness and recognition of children’s talents,
• the professional and academic community, through research, knowledge exchange, and contributions to the field of early childhood gifted education.

With this comprehensive approach, the Center serves as a regional hub of knowledge, innovation, and best practices in the early identification and support of giftedness.

Professional Development of Educators as a Key Priority

One of the Center’s central priorities is the professional growth of educators. By investing in training, research, and reflective practice, the Center equips preschool professionals with the competencies needed to create differentiated, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences for all children, especially the gifted.

Strategic Goals of the Center

The Center aims to:

• develop and implement a sustainable model for early identification and support of giftedness,
• create an inclusive environment that fosters emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development,
• integrate modern technologies and innovative teaching methods to stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills,
• support families and the local community in recognizing and encouraging children’s talents,
• engage in research and share good practices within the field of early gifted education.

Part of the European Talent Support Network

Aligned with national education policies and European strategies, the Center promotes cooperation, openness, and knowledge sharing. As a member of the European Talent Support Network, it contributes its expertise in early childhood education, interdisciplinary practice, and its strong commitment to quality and inclusion.

Vision: A Society That Recognizes and Nurtures Every Child’s Potential
The Center of Excellence for Preschool Children in Petrijanec envisions a future in which talent is recognized as a shared social value — a foundation for personal fulfillment, innovation, and community development. Through its work, the Center strives to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to grow, create, and achieve excellence from the very beginning of their educational journey.