The measure promoted by the Andalusian Government of Juanma Moreno, which guarantees the free nursery schools for 2-year-old students starting in the 2025-2026 school year, continues to gain support in all eight provinces. In Huelva, a mother described the initiative as a "quite important step for those parents who are both working, since they will have a significant amount of savings at home and will be able to allocate that money to their children."
This Huelva resident also highlights the impact this will have on the elderly people who help with childcare on a daily basis: "Above all, the grandparents will also be very grateful, as they too will be able to enjoy their division more." A clear reference to the improvement in the organization and distribution of family responsibilities thanks to this free nursery school.
A measure of social impact for Huelva
From this April 1st the enrollment period for the first cycle of early childhood education, and with it the possibility of accessing a free place for two-year-old children in Huelva. This is a measure that is part of the Juanma Moreno Government's strategy to promote Free tuition in Andalusian nursery schools as a driver of equality, conciliation and progress.
The estimated investment is 40 million euros and will benefit more than 64.000 minors throughout the region. Monthly savings can reach 187 euros per child enrolled in school.
Keys to the new free educational model
The new schooling model establishes that socio-educational support services will be free for all 2-year-old students in public preschools or centers participating in the family assistance program. Additionally:
- The dining room (€92/month) will have discounts and may be free in vulnerable situations.
- The morning classes (7:30 to 9:00) and afternoon classes (15:30 to 17:00) will also have assistance.
- The application can be submitted from April 1 to 30 at the chosen center or online.
This new free education will expand access to early childhood education and reach many more families who have previously struggled to afford the cost.
A voice from Huelva: the value of real help
The testimony gathered in Huelva reflects how free preschool tuition is being welcomed by families who need to balance and organize their daily lives more easily. This mother from Huelva emphasizes the dual impact of the measure: economic and emotional.
«It is a very important step for those parents who are both working, since they will have enough savings at home and will be able to allocate that money to your cases."He says. He also highlights the relief it brings to grandparents, who often take on caregiving duties: "Above all, the grandparents will also be very grateful, as they too will be able to enjoy their time together more."
School enrollment calendar and application process for free preschool tuition
Enrollment in the first cycle of Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year begins on April 1 and will run until the 30th of the same month. All children between the ages of 16 weeks and three years old are eligible to participate. access an educational center for the first timeDuring this period, families can submit their admission application directly to their chosen school or through the Andalusian Regional Government's website.
Key dates of the admissions process:
- From the 1 to the 30 for April: Submission of applications.
- May 6: Publication of the provisional scale.
- 7 20 from May to: Allegations.
- May 27: Final resolution.
- 1 10 from June to: Registration formalization.
In addition, families can request discounts for lunch and other complementary services, such as the morning classroom (7:30 to 9:00) and the afternoon classroom (15:30 to 17:00). These services will also be discounted or free in cases of special vulnerability.
The socio-educational care service, valued at 240,53 euros per month, It will be free for all 2-year-old students. The school cafeteria, with a monthly cost of 92 euros, will also have scaled discounts based on family income and will be free for families with incomes below 0,50 IPREM, victims of gender-based violence, terrorism, or those in particularly difficult situations.
How to apply?
To access a place for children aged 0 to 3 years in a public nursery school or in a center participating in the Family Assistance Program, it is necessary:
- Check vacant positions published by the centers on their bulletin boards.
- Fill out and submit the admission application from April 1 to 30, accompanied by the corresponding documentation.
- Request the aid for dining room, morning classroom or afternoon classroom during the same period.
- Consult the provisional scale on May 6 and submit allegations if necessary.
- Formalize the registration from June 1 to 10 if the application has been accepted.
The application can be submitted in person at the chosen educational center or electronically through the official portal of the Junta de Andalucía: www.juntadeandalucia.es
