The Andalusian government has taken a decisive step in strengthening early childhood education and social welfare with the implementation of free tuition in Andalusian preschools for 2-year-olds starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. This pioneering measure, which benefits more than 64.000 children, is one of the most ambitious initiatives to achieve work-life balance in Andalusia.
A €40 million investment by Juanma Moreno's government guarantees that Andalusian families with 2-year-old children will not have to pay for schooling, representing a monthly savings of up to €187 for Andalusian families.
This educational transformation is part of a social model that promotes equal opportunities from the earliest stages of education and will allow thousands of families to access an essential resource without incurring financial burdens. It is also a measure that directly impacts the fight against child poverty and supports the most vulnerable households.
Free preschools in Andalusia: a model that combines education, work-life balance, and progress
The 2025-2026 school year will be crucial to consolidating free tuition in Andalusian preschools during the first year of preschool. While the 0- and 1-year segments will continue with the current bonus model, the 2-year segment will be completely free for educational purposes. This mixed model will allow us to reach a greater number of families while maintaining protection for students at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
Since 2018, the network of early childhood education centers participating in the Family Assistance Program has grown by 24%, reaching 1.483 centers. If public centers are included, the network now totals 2.204 centers throughout Andalusia. An unprecedented reinforcement of Andalusia's educational infrastructure, adapted to new social needs.
Currently, more than 50% of students aged 0 to 3 years old enjoy free tuition, and the average discount is 75% for educational services and 77% for cafeteria services. With free preschools in Andalusia, the trend will continue to rise, expanding access and ensuring quality of service.
School enrollment calendar and application process
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.
Commit to equality from the start
This measure by the Andalusian Government not only represents a boost to work-life balance, but also represents a clear commitment to equity and equal opportunities from childhood.
72% of 2-year-old students are currently enrolled in school, making this group the most representative of the first cycle of preschool. Free preschool in Andalusia will help consolidate this trend, further raising the enrollment rate, which already exceeds 58%, compared to the 33% recommended by the EU.
Juanma Moreno's government thus places itself at the forefront of educational and social policies, advancing European objectives and consolidating a system that responds to the real needs of Andalusian families.
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
One more step towards the future
With free nursery schools in Andalusia, Our land strengthens its commitment to education, conciliation, and social development, positioning itself as a national benchmark in the implementation of real measures that benefit families.
The savings this measure represents for Andalusian families are not only financial, but also conciliatory and organizational. The possibility of accessing a quality, accessible, and universal educational resource generates confidence and stability in thousands of homes.
Free admission to Andalusian nursery schools for 2-year-olds is, without a doubt, a historic advance. An action that improves the lives of families, promotes school enrollment, and builds a more just and supportive future from the ground up.
