International, private & public nurseries

  1. International nurseries & daycare centres

    Here we have listed Barcelona´s International nurseries as recommended to us by our members, and for a fuller picture we have also carried out interviews with some of the directors or adminstrative staff. If you would like to recommend an International nursery or day-care centre, please do let us know by sending us your comments

    click here to view Barcelona´s International nurseries & day-care centres

  2. State-run nurseries (Llars d'infants)

    Public nurseries which take babies from the age of 4 months to 3 years. Places are much in demand and a points system is used. Very rarely are part-time options available with a minimum of 5 hours a day in most cases. Application forms are available from the nursery of choice.

    click here to view a list of state-run nurseries by district (Llars d'infants)

  3. Private nurseries (Llars d'infants)

    Private nurseries which take babies from ages 4 months to 3 years. Normally a little more expensive than the public nurseries but part-time options are usually available. A fee (around 150 euros) is required to reserve a place for the following year. Application forms available from the nursery of your choice.

    click here to view a list of private nurseries by district (Llars d'infants)

  4. State-run nurseries (Parvulari)

    Public nurseries which take children up until the age of 6, often in combination with Llars d'infants. 3-6 years  is for the first ‘cycle’ at school, from 3-6 years (P-3, P-4 and P-5 and is non-compulsory)

    click here to view a list of state-run nurseries by district (Parvulari)

  5. Private nurseries (Parvulari)

    Private nurseries which take children up until the age of 6, often in combination with Llars d'infants. 3-6 years  is for the first ‘cycle’ at school, from 3-6 years (P-3, P-4 and P-5 and is non-compulsory)

    click here to view a list of private nurseries by district (Parvulari)

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