Canary Islands' Education Department and Vallehermoso City Council Cooperation Agreement

Overview

The Canary Islands' Education Department has announced the publication of a cooperation agreement with the Vallehermoso City Council to manage non-competitive grants aimed at promoting early childhood education. Signed on November 10, 2025, the deal outlines the responsibilities of both parties in administering funds for municipal and private childcare centers that participate in the 'Bono Infantil' program.

Key Details

• This program provides subsidies for early education, making it more accessible to families and families with children in the first cycle of preschool.
• The agreement details how funds will be transferred tripartitely over three fiscal periods.
• Emphasis on strict control and transparency measures.
• Participating centers must:
  • Follow established legal standards.
  • Report on aid distribution.
  • Ensure data privacy.

Objectives

• Enhance early childhood enrollment,
• Focus on municipal schools and authorized private centers.
• Support working parents.
• Foster equitable access to education.

Why It Matters

For expats and residents alike, this funding promises increased opportunities for local children to access quality early education, easing parental burdens and promoting community integration.

• The collaboration exemplifies regional commitment to transparency.
• Provides clear guidelines on managing public money and safeguarding data.
• Represents a step forward in making early childhood education more inclusive and well-funded across the Canary Islands.