Lapsevanem
Parent
Omavalitsus
Municipality
Lasteaiakoht
Kindergarten place

Applying for a kindergarten place

First you need to find the right kindergarten for you and your child!

  • Generally, a kindergarten located not far from the work or the home is preferred.
  • All Estonian kindergartens can be found on the map of the Estonian Education Information System (EHIS) school network: HERE
  • Think about what is important for you in kindergarten: language of instruction, methodologies used, outdoor area, kindergarten events, etc.
  • Check out the website of the kindergarten, call the director of the kindergarten for more information.
  • Some kindergartens allow you to visit the kindergarten by appointment.

When applying for a kindergarten place, you get help from the local government or the district administration!

  • It is necessary to submit an application where both the desired kindergarten and the starting time of the use of the kindergarten place are noted.
  • In several municipalities, applying for a place in kindergarten is done online through the ARNO software system: CHECK HERE
  • It may happen that there are currently no places in the kindergarten you have chosen, then other options are offered, still, taking into account the place of residence and, if possible, also taking into account which kindergarten another child from the same family attends.