200 MORE PLACES FOR PRESCHOOLERS IN PETROVAC NA MLAVA

In the Ministry of Education, Contracts on financing and construction of a new kindergarten in Petrovac na Mlava were solemnly signed today. The contracts were signed by d.c. Minister of Education Djordje Milicevic, President of the municipality Dusko Nedinic, and the contractor.

“Investing in the construction of preschool institutions and increasing the coverage of children through preschool upbringing and education is a priority and strategic commitment of the Ministry of Education. Supporting the development and upbringing of children from the earliest age is very important for a happy childhood and is the foundation for their further education and their future. That is precisely why we are working very dedicatedly on this through the project “Inclusive Preschool Education and Care”. With the construction of this kindergarten, 200 new places will be provided,” said the d.c. Minister of Education Djordje Milicevic.

The Ministry of Education allocated over 184 million dinars for the construction of a new facility in Petrovac na Mlavi, with an area of ​​over 1,350 square meters.

The planned completion of the works on the construction of the new facility is 12 months from the start of the works.

“We are extremely happy and grateful for this investment, which is of immeasurable importance for the present, but also the future of Petrovac na Mlavi. We owe a great deal of gratitude to the Ministry of Education, with whom we fight side by side to improve the conditions for our youngest and most important fellow citizens, because without a healthy and safe upbringing and adequate education, there is no future for the municipality of Petrovac na Mlava, and neither is our country. By implementing this project, we will solve the decade-long problem of waiting lists for enrolling children in preschool,” said the president of the municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi, Dusko Nedinic.

The Ministry of Education, as part of the Inclusive Preschool Education and Care project, with the support of the World Bank and in cooperation with local governments, builds new and expands existing kindergartens and adapts and repurposes buildings. This ensures about 11,000 new places for children in kindergartens. In addition to expanding capacity and increasing coverage, this Project also pays special attention to the improvement of preschool education and care through the introduction of the New Basics of the program, as well as the knowledge and skills of professional staff through mentoring support and training for about 12,000 educators. An important aspect of the Project is communication and support for families with small children, especially families from vulnerable social groups.