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MOD opens its first departmental kindergarten in Slovakia

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) officially opened a kindergarten for children of members of the Armed Forces and the Civil Service in the grounds of the MOD in Bratislava on 2 September 2024. The kindergarten was established by the MOD as the founding authority.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Secretary General of the MOD Service Office Peter Krajčírovič said: “The MOD leadership have made the welfare of our soldiers and employees one of their highest priorities. So, I am extremely pleased that the kindergarten project has reached its implementation phase and that we can welcome the first children of the MOD staff to these premises in the 2024-2025 school year.”

The MOD Kindergarten, part of the national network of pre-school and school institutions, will help soldiers and employees better combine their work and family life. The staff team of the newly opened three-class kindergarten for 60 children will consist of six female teachers and a manager. Each class has a play & rest area. Meals are provided on-site.

According to Secretary General Peter Krajčírovič, similar facilities aimed at full-day pre-school care and education are to be established in other cities across Slovakia. Over time, they will offer a variety of courses, including English and German classes.