Abstract

To celebrate a little-known anniversary, the study presents an analysis of the life and work of Ida Jarníková (1879–1965), a recognised pre-school educator of the 20th century. Based on research among the archival documents, the study underlines her lifelines as a complex for the first time, especially her concept of pre-school education carried out for the benefit of children and her efforts to understand the Montessori education system and lifelong education of kindergarten teachers. A selected bibliography of Ida Jarníková complements the study.