As part of the project “Inclusive preschool education and care” implemented by the Ministry of education, science and technological development in partnership with the Novak Đoković Foundation from the loan of World Bank, another 5 workrooms were equipped in the territory of the city of Nis, in the settlement of Novo selo.

The settlement Novo selo is a suburban place in the area of the city of Nis, in the municipality of Palilula, in the vicinity of which there are newly opened factories, which employ a large number of young people who need full-day accommodation for children.

Given that the city of Nis is the third largest city in our country, the need to expand the capacity of preschool education is big. Therefore, there are about 120 children on the waiting list for kindergarten in the Novo selo settlement.

A large number of Roma families with two or more children under the age of 6 live in this part of the city, as well as families of socially disadvantaged categories, which was an additional incentive for us to open a kindergarten and include children from this territory in the preschool education system.

The city of Nis recognized the need to expand the capacity of the kindergarten and completed the reconstruction of the building, while our foundation, through the project “Inclusive preschool education and care with its partners” (MOESTD and WB), provided complete equipment.

The new equipped space will be able to accommodate 120 children in the following groups – 1 nursery, 2 mixed and 2 preschool.

In addition to the furniture that was selected and adapted to each age group, the rooms are also equipped with venetian blinds, new toys, carpets, lazy bags, easels for painting, books and necessary consumables.

In the new groups in the territory of the city of Nis, 120 new children aged 1,5 – 7 years were enrolled and the rooms are equipped in accordance with the needs of our youngest residents.

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Within the project “Because of our children – let’s connect”, preschool “Cika Jova Zmaj” from Belgrade, organized, on May 18^th, a half-day excursion to the Alexander equestrian club in Pinosava (foot of Avala) and on 23rd of May 2022. a trip to the stadium FC “Vozdovac”.

At the equestrian club, the hosts prepared protective riding equipment and allowed the children to try their hand. The children were delighted and without fear they jumped into the saddles.

On the same day, the children visited Avala, where sports games were organized, through different polygons and the use of props, as well as the Avala Tower, offering beautiful views of the surrounding area.

After a ride at the amusement park, on May 23^rd, preschool “Cika Jova Zmaj” organized a trip of youngsters to the Stadium FC “Vozdovac”. The children learned more from the friendly hosts about the rules in football, the number of players, the fans, the referees. They were impressed with the size of the stadium and took advantage of the opportunity to run on the pitch. The boys have expressed a desire to become footballers when they grow up.

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As a part of The project of Inclusive preschool education, which is realized by the Ministry of education, science, and technological development in cooperation with foundation Novak Djokovic from the loan of World Bank, it has been adapted and equipped 3 working rooms on the territory of municipality of Dimitrovgrad.

Object „Pcelica” within preschool „8. Septmbar ” years ago has a great need for capacity expansion, and in particular interest in enrollment occurs in parents of children of a mandle age, which raised the issue of opening a new educational group from 6 months to one year.

This ’80s facility currently, 200 children are attending. Preschool and local self-government pay special attention to marginalized groups – 15. children from socially disadvantaged families, the third and every subsequent child in the order of birth in the family (25 in total), children of single parents 8, children with developmental disabilities 9 – and children from the above categories are deranged to pay compensation for stay in the institution.

In order to provide conditions for the safe stay of children, it was necessary to perform works on replacing floors, walls, ceilings, joinery, lighting, sanitation, as well as installing air conditioning.

New, adapted rooms (one younger mandle, one older nursery and one mixed group) are fully tailored to the needs of children, educators and follow the new basics of preschool education and education programs.

In addition to the furniture that has been selected and adapted to each age group, the rooms are equipped with new toys, carpets, lacy escapes, painting easels, books and necessary disposable materials.

In the new groups on the territory of Dimitrovgrad municipality, 50 new children from 6 months to 5.5 years are enrolled and the premises are adapted and equipped according to the needs of our youngest inhabitants.

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As a part of The project of Inclusive preschool education, which is realized by the Ministry of education, science, and technological development in cooperation with foundation Novak Djokovic from the loan of World Bank, it has been adapted and equipped 3 working rooms on the territory of municipality of Velika Plana (in two villages Veliko Orasje and Bresje).

Preschool „Decije carstvo“ is the only preschool institution on the territory of the Municipality of Velika Plana and new children are constantly enrolled, because the interest of parents is high.

Despite challenges with existing capacities, preschool seeks to organise classes and to include as many children as possible, equally quality in both urban and rural areas.

In the villages of Veliko Orasje and Bresje, adaptation and equipping of premises was made in order to expand the coverage of children and so that in adequate conditions children can attend educational program.

The number of children on the waiting list in rural areas is around 50, but this figure is constantly changing. According to the Centre for Social Work, the number of children from socially sensitive groups is 139, while the preschool programme covers 30 children whose parents are recipients of monetary welfare; 36 children from foster families are covered by the educational programme.

In Veliko Orasje, two working rooms have been adapted and equipped, while in Bresje within the primary school, one room has been adapted and equipped. All three rooms are equipped for children aged 3 – 5.5 years.

Work on the adaptation included the installation of flooring, replacement of joinery, toilet editing, replacement of sanitary pads and replacement of complete lighting, as well as all other small-scale supporting works that were necessary to adapt the space for adequate perform of program.

In addition to the aforementioned works and furniture that is selected and adapted to the age group, the rooms are equipped with new toys, carpets, lacy escapes, painting easels, books and necessary disposable materials.

In the new groups on the territory of the Municipality of Velika Plana, 25 new children aged 3 – 5.5 years are enrolled and the premises are adapted and equipped according to the needs of our youngest inhabitants.

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As a part of the project of Inclusive preschool education, which is realized by the Ministry of education, science, and technological development in cooperation with foundation Novak Djokovic from the loan of World Bank, it has been adapted and equipped 3 working rooms on the territory of municipality of Vlasotince.

Preschool “Milka Dimanic” suffered a fire during 2020. year. Due to the damage done, many children were deployed, and for a certain number of children there was no more capacity, because the entire floor remained destroyed. In addition to all the challenges, preschool instituition was able to organise classes and include as many children as possible.

The number of children born in the last 7 years reaches over 1500, and since kindergarten receives children at the age of one, the total number of children not covered by preschool education is 675, while there are 200 children on the waiting list.

The need for capacity expansion has been recognized and accordingly, 3 work rooms have been adapted and equipped (of which 2 mixed and 1 preschool group), which are fully adapted to the needs of children, educators and follow the new basics of preschool educational programs.

After the fire, it was necessary to prepare the rooms for the safe stay of the children, which included work on replacing floors, walls, ceilings, lampposts, installation of air conditioning, toilet editing. 

In addition to the aforementioned works and furniture that is selected and adapted to each age group, the rooms are equipped with new toys, carpets, lacy escapes, painting easels, books and necessary disposable materials.

The new groups on the territory of Vlasotince municipality enrolled 75,000 new children aged 3 – 7 years and the premises are adapted and equipped according to the needs of our youngest inhabitants.

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