Latest episode · August 26, 2026
Explore, Learn, Grow!
The Preschool of Narlıdere and Güzelbahçe Where Children Grow with Love
Children Transforming with Love, a World Transformed with Love!
We offer our children a world of imagination as vast as space — where they feel as they discover, grow as they share, and learn as they play.

Growing Here!
What awaits every child who sets out to explore?
Learning by Doing & Living
We experience the joy of learning through doing and discovering.
Discovering Their Talents
We aim to reveal the unique potential of every child.
Multiple-Intelligence Focused Growth
We provide holistic development with activities supporting every area of intelligence.
Love-Based Educational Approach
We value learning in an environment full of love, respect and trust.
Conscious & Sensitive Individuals
We raise individuals sensitive to nature, society and themselves.
Clean-Content Nutrition Approach
We support our children with healthy, natural and clean-content nutrition.
What our parents say
Real reviews left by parents on Google.
57 Google reviews
Elif Başkut Preschool through our parents’ eyes
Nobody describes our school better than the parents who trust us with their children. Hear their experience in their own words — then come and tour our classrooms together.
“Kızım Elif Başkut'a başlamadan önce içeriğinin bu kadar detaylı, anlamlı, doğal hayata dair becerilerle dolu olduğunu bilemezdim. İyi ki de başlamışız diyebileceğim ve işini gerçekten iyi yapan Elif hocanın da okulun başında olması ve güzel katkı dolu öğretmenlerle olması çok iyi. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.”
“Çocuğumu 3 yıl boyunca Elif Başkut Eğitim Kurumları'na gönderdim. Hem akademik olarak hem de kişisel gelişimi açısından çok faydasını gördük. Öğretmenler çok ilgili, kurum disiplinli ve güvenilir. Çocuklara verdikleri değer gerçekten hissediliyor. Okul müdürü Elif hanım hem donanımlı hem şeffaf duruşu sayesinde gözümüz hiç arkada kalmadı. Elif hanım ve ekibine emeklerinden dolayı çok teşekkür ederim.”
“Kızımı iki yıl boyunca sevgi ve şefkat ile eğiten, büyüten güzel okul. İyi ki sizlerle karşılaştık. Hem öğretmenlerin hem Elif hanımın ilgisi hem de ortamın güvenliği açısından içim çok rahattı. Sıcacık bir ortamda, oyunlarla öğrenerek çok güzel zaman geçirdi, kendini de inanılmaz geliştirdi. Bizim için burası gerçek bir ikinci yuva oldu. Çocuğunu sevgi dolu bir ortama gözü kapalı emanet etmek isteyenlere gönülden tavsiye ederim.”
“Doğa, sanat, oyun ve sevgi temelli yaklaşımıyla gerçekten fark yaratan bir kurum.”
“İzmir'de gözünüzün arkada kalmadığı, çocuklarınızın gözünün içine baktığı yegane okul. Elif hocanın elinde bir sihirli değneği eksik. Kendi gibi kalpleri de güzel, güler yüzlü öğretmenleriniz ile başarılarınızın devamını dilerim :)”
“Özel bir çocuk annesi olmak, okula başlatırken extra korkmak gibi gelirdi. Ta ki Elif hanım ve muhteşem öğretmen kadrosu ile tanışana kadar. Şimdi benim için oğlumun ilk önce gülümsediği, güvende hissettiği, sayısız şey öğrendiği ve çoook eğlendiği okulu. Her şey için sonsuz teşekkürler.”
“My son loves this kindergarten. Everyone is so kind. We are not Turkish, but my son can speak a lot of Turkish after two months. Thank you so much for teaching him so much. I also have a 1 year old little son, he will go to this school too.”
“1,5 ayda bile kızımızda değişimler yaratan, "Elif Başkut" denildiğinde yüzü gülen kızımın harika okulu, iyi ki var. Çok ama çok şanslıyız. 19 yıllık sınıf öğretmeniyim, ayakta alkışlıyorum. Mesleğini görev olarak değil anneleri gibi icra eden Elif hanıma ve ekibine sonsuz teşekkürler.”
“Mükemmel kalitede, temiz, öğünleri çok sağlıklı ve güzel; doğayla iç içe, yaşayarak öğreniyor çocuklar. İzmir'de anaokulu standartlarının çok çok üstünde bir kurum. Çocuğunuzu güvenle emanet edebilirsiniz.”
Every child is unique, every method is purposeful
Reggio Emilia Approach
A project-based approach that views the child as a capable and curious researcher.
ExploreWaldorf Education
An approach based on nature, rhythm, and imagination, mindful of the child's developmental stages.
ExploreForest School
Free, discovery-based learning in nature; an approach that values connection with nature and resilience.
ExploreBilingual Education
A bilingual environment where Turkish and English are natural parts of daily life.
ExploreHolistic Approach
Our own philosophy blending Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and bilingual approaches.
ExploreWe feel, we share, we discover
Forest school, STEM, chess, children's yoga, gastronomy, archaeology, science, architecture and more — a world of discovery as rich as space for your child's holistic growth.
STEM
Discovering by creating with science, technology, engineering and math.
Chess
A mind game that builds strategy, patience and problem-solving.
Architecture
Workshops for designing, building and exploring space.
Science
Safe experiments and "why-and-how" discoveries that feed curiosity.
Gymnastics & Movement
Movement training for balance, coordination and gross-motor growth.
Multiple Intelligence
Varied activities that uncover each child's strongest intelligence.
A home families trust

Safe Environment
The safety and happiness of our children is always our priority.
Expert Teaching Staff
We are by your side with an expert, experienced and loving teaching team.
Transparent Communication
We build a strong bond with our families through open, regular and effective communication.
Individual Attention
We provide individual attention and support tailored to each child's needs.
Forest School Pedagogy
We support forest school education for our children.
Ready for the Future
We prepare our children for tomorrow as well-equipped, confident and happy individuals.
Classroom Rotation
Children have no fixed classrooms; they move between rooms according to the lesson environment.
Real moments, real smiles
From workshops to the garden, special days to discovery trips — moments from our children's school life.
Country of the month Italy – children in a gondola
Art activity – painting by the sea
Botany activity – child examining a potted plant
Fruit of the month cherry – child in a red dress
Happy holidays – holiday breakfast
Clock and time activity – large analog clock
Book analysis – Pezzettino by Leo Lionni
Science workshop – experimenting with natural materialsA journey of discovery for children
Elif Başkut Education offers an innovative approach to prepare children not just for today but for tomorrow. We blend Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, forest school and bilingual approaches with a holistic philosophy to raise confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.
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Sevgi & Özgüven
Doğa ile İç İçe
Bilingual Eğitim
Yaratıcı Atölyeler
For families in Narlıdere, Güzelbahçe, Urla and Seferihisar
Our school is in Limanreis, Narlıdere, right on the Güzelbahçe border; easy motorway access from Urla and Seferihisar. Click for details about your area.
Narlıdere Preschool
Our campus on Mithatpaşa Street, Limanreis — surrounded by the nature of Narlıdere.
Area pageGüzelbahçe Preschool
On the Güzelbahçe border; minutes from Yelki and Siteler, about 10 minutes by car from the centre.
Area pageUrla Preschool
20-25 minutes from Urla by motorway; nature-rich forest school approach.
Area pageSeferihisar Preschool
On the Seferihisar–İzmir route; nature-rich education close to the slow-city spirit.
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Anne Baba Kafası
The podcast hosted by our founder Elif Başkut: candid, practical conversations on child development and parenting (in Turkish). New episode every week.
Parent guides and education articles

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August 25, 2026
What Determines Preschool Fees? 7 Factors Behind Prices in İzmir
Why do preschool fees in İzmir and Narlıdere vary so much? The 7 factors that set the price, what to ask about what is included, and the question that matters more than 'cheap or expensive'.
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We build the future together, with love.
Adres
Limanreis, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:761, 35320 Narlıdere/İzmir
Telefon
+90 536 402 69 75
















