Athens Municipal Nursery opens registration for ESPA voucher recipients
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Registration for the Municipal Nursery of Athens (DBA) daycare centers opens on August 26th for children eligible for ESPA vouchers.
- Parents must sign contracts and select centers based on availability.
- Eligible children range from 6 months to 2.5 years for nurseries and 2.5 years to pre-compulsory education age for pre-schools.
The Municipal Nursery of Athens (DBA) will open registration for its daycare centers on Wednesday, August 26th. The process is for children who qualify for ESPA vouchers, a European Social Fund program. Parents and legal guardians can sign the necessary contracts and choose a daycare center that suits their needs, contingent on available spots.
Children aged between 6 months and 2.5 years are eligible for nursery enrollment, provided they were born between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026. Additionally, pre-school places are available for children aged 2.5 years up to the start of compulsory education, born between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.
To finalize enrollment, eligible parents must visit the DBA offices located at Rodou 181, Sepolia. Access to the offices will be strictly by electronic appointment, with the booking platform expected to launch in the coming days. Only the child's legal representative, as indicated on the voucher, can sign the contract.
For inquiries regarding the registration process and other details, parents can contact the DBA's Application Selection and Registration Monitoring Department via phone at 210 5102481, 210 5102482, 210 5102483, 210 5102484, 210 5102485, and 210 5102496, or by email at applications@dbda.gr. Further information is also available on the DBA's official website, www.dbda.gr.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.