Proposal for Collaboration between Public and Private Sectors in Preschool Education
October 26, 2026
The Cyprus Association of Private Preschool Education (SIPEK) highlights that the state spends over €6,000 per child attending public kindergarten. It suggests collaboration between the public and private sectors for mutual benefits. SIPEK states that public expenditure in preschool education is significant and could be reduced through subsidies for private kindergartens. This could save millions of euros to be invested in other areas. The proposal also includes expanding subsidies for the feeding and tuition of children up to six years old.