Samgori №168 Nursery-Kindergarten's New Space: Free Service, Enrolment, and Child Safety

According to Imedi's notice of 9 October 2026, a new building for №168 Nursery-Kindergarten was presented on Evgeni Apkhazava Street in Samgori District. The information describes a space intended for 12 groups and over 400 children; according to the notice, the admission of children began on 15 September. The October event should not be presented as the first day of service.

Is public kindergarten service free?

Article 4 of the Law on Early and Pre-school Care and Education provides for free care, education, and nutrition in public institutions, in accordance with the procedure established by law. The service must be voluntary and accessible to children of appropriate age. Obtaining a place in a specific kindergarten requires checking the current registration rules and actual availability.

The nominal capacity of the building does not equate to the number of available places daily. Parents should be able to understand the registration stage, relevant criteria, and required documents. In case of refusal, the reason must be communicated; the opening of a new building alone cannot determine the outcome of a specific child's enrolment.

Accessibility and Best Interest

Article 8 of the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities concerns inclusive education. Article 5 of the Child Rights Code requires consideration of the child's best interest. Article 3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is binding on Georgia, also establishes this principle. Individual needs must be assessed in the organisation of services, and not solely in the external arrangement of the building.

How is daily safety checked?

Article 6 of the Pre-school Education Law establishes the prohibition of violence against children and protection obligations. For parents, it is practical to be familiar with the rules for nutrition, supervision, child handover, and reporting problems. A photo of an event or a description of the building does not automatically confirm the daily implementation of these rules.

In case of specific difficulties, a written appeal to the administration and retaining the response will assist further assessment. The appropriate course of protection depends on the problem: enrolment, accessibility, and safety risk are distinct issues. The existing notice provides a basis for describing the new space, without a final conclusion on the fulfilment of all individual rights.

Related explanation: School Infrastructure and Consideration of Child Needs.

Verification Date

Legislation verified as of 10 October 2026.