Valencia, the third-largest city in Spain, embraces early childhood education through a blend of national guidelines and strong regional identity. Following Spain’s “Educación Infantil” framework ([Reference 1]), Valencia ensures free access to the second cycle (ages 3–6), with a curriculum focusing on personal development, language acquisition, and emotional education.
The Valencian Community promotes bilingual education, balancing Spanish (Castilian) and Valencian (a variety of Catalan) as co-official languages ([Reference 2]). In many public preschools (“Escoles Infantils”), children are immersed early in both languages, fostering bilingual fluency and cultural pride.
Valencia also actively supports inclusive education through initiatives like the “Pla de Millora” (Improvement Plans) targeting social cohesion and additional support for children with special needs ([Reference 3]).
As a kindergarten director, I find Valencia’s approach exemplary—building strong roots in both linguistic and emotional development, preparing children to engage confidently and compassionately in a diverse society.

References:

• [1] Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training: Structure of Educación Infantil

• [2] Generalitat Valenciana: Language Policy in Education

• [3] Generalitat Valenciana: Pla de Millora (Educational Improvement Plans)