Manuel and Violeta, Ariadna's parents, see free preschool as a decisive change in balancing work and family life in Almería. Manuel and Violeta, parents of a two-year-old daughter, live in Almería and are well aware of the struggle to balance work schedules with parenting.We have a two-year-old girl named Ariadna, and the truth is that it is a joy to have her with us, but sometimes family life is a challenge.", they explain.
Like many other Andalusian families, they face the difficulty of managing their finances each month on tight salaries: "We have to do tricks with salaries, with the distribution of salaries." In their case, free preschool offers a key relief for balancing the family's daily routine.
For this reason, the measure promoted by the Andalusian Government to offer Free tuition in Andalusian nursery schools For 2-year-olds, this represents a real revolution for homes like theirs. "We believe this measure will generate a great change; it will make a difference for all Andalusian families who want a good education for their child," they assert.
Families!
Starting yesterday, April 1st, you can apply for a free place for 2-year-old students who are enrolling in preschool for the first time.
A pioneering, free service that promotes work-life balance and the future of Almería.
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A social impact measure for Almería
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 Almería. 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.
Manuel and Violeta, a family from Almería who find relief in free nursery schools
Stories like Manuel and Violeta's show how this measure has a direct impact on the families' daily lives. Free education in Andalusian preschools is not just an educational investment; it's a commitment to well-being, economic stability, and equal opportunities.
The experience of this Almería family is shared by thousands of homes throughout the province, who will now see how their access to early childhood education is no longer determined by their income level.
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
