A mother from Jaén gives her clear and direct assessment of the Andalusian government's initiative: "I'm very happy because after two years of combining work life and motherhood, we'll be able to work together in the office again in the morning and take our children to daycare for free."
This testimony reflects the direct impact of free preschool tuition, which restores stability, organizes family time, and reduces the financial burden on households.
A social impact measure for Jaén
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 Jaén. This is a measure that is part of the Juanma Moreno Government's strategy to promote the 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.
Free admission to nursery schools: More conciliation, more autonomy, more future
La free nursery schools Not only does it mean lower expenses, but also greater autonomy for families. As this mother from Jaén emphasizes, after two years of effort, the possibility of working normally in the mornings and taking her children to a quality school marks a turning point.
The free kindergarten program implemented by Juanma Moreno's government allows thousands of mothers and fathers in Jaén greater freedom, greater organization, and better job and family prospects.
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
