Preschool (3-6 years) Second cycle of early childhood education at public and subsidized schools
Key dates Pre-enrollment: March 4-18, 2026. Provisional scores: April 15. Appeals: April 15-20. Final scores: April 23. Lottery: April 28. Admitted: June 10. Enrollment: June 22-30, 2026.
Required documents · Parents' ID (DNI/NIE)· Family book· Proof of residence· Health card· Vaccination recordStep-by-step process 1 Attend open house events (January-February). 2 Check school zones. 3 Submit application with pre-enrollment code. 4 Attach supporting documentation. 5 Check provisional lists. 6 Submit an appeal if needed. 7 Final enrollment. Scoring criteria · Siblings at the center (50 pts)· Home proximity to zone (30 pts)· Workplace proximity (20 pts)· District proximity (15 pts)· Municipality proximity (10 pts)· Guaranteed income/IMV (15 pts). Supplementary: Disability ≥33% (15 pts)· Large family (10 pts)· Single-parent family (10 pts)· Multiple birth (10 pts)Tips · P3 is the year with highest demand.· Learn about the catchment areas.· Open house events are essential to get to know the school.Tips from families · Attend open house days — it's the best way to experience the center's atmosphere.· Talk to other families in the neighborhood who already have children at the center.· Don't focus only on scores — the teaching style and staff are key.· Prepare all documentation in advance — deadlines are strict.· If you have doubts about the catchment area, check the official school map.