Portuguese government extends funding for private preschool rooms

The Portuguese government decided to extend funding for new preschool rooms in the private and cooperative sectors until the end of 2027.

The Council of Ministers approved the measure to support areas where public preschool availability is insufficient. The government will provide 15,000 euros for each new room in the private sector. While these incentives were originally set to end after the 2025/2026 school year, they will now remain available until December 2027.

The government also extended support for municipalities to install temporary rooms until the end of 2028. The state will maintain a total budget of 42.5 million euros for these measures despite the longer timeframe.