Over the next three years the network of municipal nursery schools will see ten new centres added and an existing one extended, meaning a total of 847 new places. For the 2016-2017 academic year, City Council will also regain direct control of three municipal nursery schools.

Based on an analysis of the city’s demographic evolution, social needs and current supply and demand, the municipal team has put together a plan for the next three years which prioritises the creation and expansion of municipal nursery schools in seven city districts. Specifically, one new centre is to be built in Gràcia, two in L’Eixample, two in Sant Andreu, one in Ciutat Vella, one in Sants-Montjuïc, two in Nou Barris and one in Sant Martí.

“We want a single network of quality municipal schools which guarantees the same opportunities for all toddlers and the continuity of education projects”, asserted the Deputy Mayor for Social Rights, Laia Ortiz, during the presentation.

Apart from the ten new centres, the building and the capacity of the Tres Tombs municipal nursery will be extended and the Esquitx nursery will move to a new building. In total, 847 new places will be created, with work due to start in 2017. City Council has also announced it will be regaining direct control of the Caspolino, Enxaneta and Patufets de Navas municipal nurseries.

The expansion of the municipal nursery school network, which currently consists of 97 centres, will start during the 2016-2017 school year, with the opening of the Univers nursery. Prices for schooling and food will remain frozen for the coming year. The pre-registration period is from 2 to 13 May and the definitive list of children with places will be published on 10 June.