Free preschool for two-year-olds is easing the financial and family burden for many families in Malaga, allowing them to balance their work and family life with greater stability and no longer rely on grandparents for care.
A mother from Malaga clearly expresses the implications of this measure by the Andalusian Government: "This measure represents, on the one hand, a very significant financial saving for the family and, on the other, it also allows us to relieve our parents of responsibilities."
And adds: "In the end, grandparents have to be grandparents. What we as a family want is time, but quality time. And it's true that the Andalusian Regional Government is making giant strides in this regard, recognizing the daily reality of the Andalusian family."
A social impact measure for Malaga
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 Malaga. 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.
Free tuition in nursery schools: uas you listen to families
The province of Málaga is one of the most populated in Andalusia and also one with the highest demand for early childhood education. This measure by Juanma Moreno's government directly responds to a daily reality: the need for real work-life balance, quality time, and institutional support for families.
Free preschool not only improves family organization and children's well-being, but also dignifies the role of grandparents and reduces inequalities. In the words of this Malaga mother: the regional government is taking a firm step toward modernizing the family structure.
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
