Pre-school Education (nursery schools)
The city administration of Florence is strongly committed to offering high quality education to children between the ages of 3 and 6, which adequately responds to their needs.
A piano dell'offerta (course offering plan) is established annually, and can be used by city, state and officially recognized private schools.
The city administration of Florence offers additional services to families, such as school meals and student transportation.
City-run nursery schools
- 32 schools
- 121 sections/classes
State-run nursery schools
- 45 schools
- 180 sections/classes
Officially recognized private nursery schools
- 30 schools
- 76 sections/classes
How to enrol
- City nursery schools: To enrol during the ongoing school year, please go to the central offices in via Nicololdi, 2, Florence (tel. 055 2625725). To enrol for the upcoming year, go directly to the nursery school.
- State nursery schools: Enrol at the Board of Education office (Direzioni Didattiche) nearest to your home/in your (direct) neighbourhood.
Parents should bring their own and the child's fiscal code and a photocopy of the child's vaccination booklet. The primary requirement to attend a particular school is residency in that school's district.
For more information visit the following website: Scuola dell'Infanzia