Make early childhood education from the age of three years accessible for all
Description of commitment
Early childhood education is widely recognised as having cognitive, economic and social benefits for children that often persist into adulthood and throughout the lifecourse. In recent years, Slovakia has made important steps towards making preschool education accessible for all.
Key milestones and tools for reaching this objective:
September 2021: Compulsory preschool education for 5-year olds introduced
July 2023: Grant scheme on supporting early childhood education and intervention, targeting children experiencing generational poverty
September 2024 (effective date): Legal entitlement of 4-year-olds to preschool education
September 2024 (effective date): Legal entitlement of 3-year-olds to preschool education
National benchmark for reducing poverty and inequality by 2027
Strengthening of national planning and institutional frameworks to support commitment
Ares of strengthened institutional frameworks
Additional information
For more information, please visit: https://www.vlada.gov.sk/
