Every great adventure requires a calm start and a clear map. We divide our 60-minute journey into three stages:

• The Warm-up (5–10 Mins): We create a safe space for your child to get comfortable with their Adventure Guide. This is also the perfect time for parents to ask questions about Dutch culture or the “landscape” of moving to the Netherlands.
• The Adventure (45 Mins): Pure, high-energy language immersion. Through the universal language of play, your child actively practises Dutch in a low-pressure environment.
• The Debrief (5–10 Mins): We wrap up and inform you on which milestones were reached during the playdate.

Not at all! Our Guides bring all the necessary Adventure Gear—including toys, word cards and books. We even provide a dual-language book in our Starter package and Full Expedition package, that acts as a bridge between your child’s native tongue and their new Dutch vocabulary.

We don’t explore in a vacuum. Especially in our Full Expedition package we provide a formal advice report and a 1-on-1 transition consultation. Our goal is to ensure the Dutch your child learns with us translates directly to confidence in the classroom and on the playground.

No. At Little Dutchies we believe in fixed-price, goal-oriented packages. Every session includes our Guide travelling to your home — there’s nothing extra to add, and nothing for you to arrange. You know exactly what you are paying upfront for the entire adventure, including all materials and evaluations. 

Yes — while most families pay in full to secure their spot, we’re happy to discuss a payment plan that works for you. Just mention it during your Virtual Coffee or contact us directly.

We want every family to feel completely confident in their choice. If, after your first session, you feel it isn’t quite the right fit, simply let us know within 48 hours and we’ll refund the remaining, unexecuted sessions in your package. You can read the full details in our Terms and Conditions.

We understand that family life can be unpredictable! We ask for 24 hours’ notice to reschedule, so our Guides can adjust their route.

To build real momentum we recommend one to two sessions per week. Consistency is the “secret sauce” that helps a child move from passive listening to active speaking. While some families prefer an “Intensive Expedition” (twice a week), a weekly rhythm allows your child to process new vocabulary without feeling overwhelmed.

We want you to feel like a part of the journey without having to do the heavy lifting! Here is how we handle your presence during the sessions:

• The Warm up (First 10 mins): We ask that you are present at the start of each session. This is the time when we connect with you, answer your questions about Dutch culture, and help your child transition smoothly into the session.
• The Expedition (Core 45 mins): For the main part of the session you are free to step away. In fact, we often find that children are more daring with their new language skills when they aren’t looking to their parents for translation. You are welcome to stay in the house and relax, but we encourage a “one-on-one” environment between the child and their Guide to build true confidence.
• The Debrief (Final 5 mins): We wrap up and inform you on which milestones were reached during the playdate.

In short: You don’t need to sit with us, but we do require a responsible adult to be at home for the duration of the playdate for safety and the start/end consultations.