The Acting Prime Minister of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, and the Minister of Education, Prof. Dr. Slavica Đukić Dejanović, visited the newly constructed kindergarten “Čarolija” in Ćićevac.

With the construction and opening of this kindergarten, 200 new places for children have been made available, effectively eliminating the waiting list. The facility spans 1,360 square meters, with an investment of approximately 190 million dinars.

During the visit, Vučević emphasized that while 23 kindergartens are currently under construction, the declining birthrate in Serbia remains a concern, stating that even the most modern facilities are of limited value without demographic potential.

Speaking on development projects for the Rasina District, the Prime Minister mentioned ongoing efforts to address the local primary school and the secondary water supply network in Ćićevac, as well as other initiatives in Aleksandrovac, Varvarin, and Kruševac.

Vučević expressed confidence in the potential of the district and reiterated the government’s commitment to improving living and working conditions for all citizens.

“We will fight to keep children in schools, students at universities, workers in factories, farmers in fields, and our army protecting the country – and for all of us to love Serbia,” said the Prime Minister.

“We firmly believe that through such investments, we are building a modern future for our children and society as a whole. When we laid the foundation stone in November 2023, we promised to open this facility within a year and a half. Today, we are proud to confirm that commitment – a result of the strong engagement not only of the Ministry but also of the local government and other project partners,” said Minister of Education Đukić Dejanović, wishing the children and educators joyful and creative days in t…

Mirjana Krkić, President of the Ćićevac Municipality, stated that this is the first kindergarten built in 70 years, and that its opening has eliminated all waiting lists.

“Today we are making history in the Municipality of Ćićevac by opening this new kindergarten. I express my gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Ministry of Education, and the World Bank, whose invaluable support made this investment possible,” said Krkić.

The construction of this facility is part of the Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care project, implemented by the Ministry of Education with support from the World Bank. The aim is to improve the accessibility, quality, and conditions of preschool education for all children across Serbia.

The project was initiated with the goal of enhancing the preschool education system, not only by expanding capacity but also by strengthening the knowledge and skills of educators and professional associates—placing a strong emphasis on the inclusion of vulnerable social groups from the earliest age.

Within this project, inclusion is a key priority, particularly regarding children from socially vulnerable groups, along with raising awareness about the importance of inclusive practices in the preschool education system.

The opening ceremony of Kindergarten Čarolija was also attended by Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, Minister for Family and Demography, and Bratislav Gašić, Minister of Defense.

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