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FES Childcare Service

Overview

The Foundation for Educational Services operates 13 childcare centres in Malta and 1 in Gozo. Childcare centres provide care to babies and toddlers aged between three months and three years. All FES-run childcare centres are registered with the Department of Quality Standards in Education and follow the National Standards for Child Day Care Facilities (2021). Operational hours vary between 7:30am and 4pm, and 6am to 6pm, according to the centre’s demand. The hours of each individual centre can be accessed at  https://fes.gov.mt/childcare-centres/

Upon submission, parents have to pay a registration fee of €25 and will be immediately put on the waiting list. Once the is placement and this is confirmed by the parent, a second payment of €150 is required to block the placement. If this payment is not completed within 3 working days, the application will be returned to the waiting list. The second payment is refundable if the child attends for at least 3 months. Refund will be affected following the termination of service.

What you'll get

All children are offered with a personalised service of quality care. The Childcare Educators work closely with each child to provide diverse learning opportunities, with a strong focus on individual interests and social interaction with peers. The centres are continuously striving to create a stimulating, engaging, and nurturing environment, that stimulates the child’s curiosity for exploration. Our Childcare Educators collaborate closely with parents to reinforce each child's learning achievements and support the developmental milestones reached while in our care.

Eligibility

Our childcare service is open for children aged between 3 months and 3 years or until they are eligible for kindergarten. All parents are eligible to apply however, working parents are given priority. 

How to apply

Application is online and can be done by accessing the online portal at FES Events (gov.mt)

The full list of FES childcare centres can be accessed by accessing the FES website Contact Details Child Care Centres - FES: Foundation for Educational Services

The application is open all year round. Major childcare intakes take place either in October or in February, when children transition to kindergarten and thus space is made available. In between, intakes are still carried out but are subject to space availability. 


Additional Information

Required documents:

  • Child’s Birth certificate
  • Copy of parents’ ID cards countersigned by both parents
  • Copy of Authorised pick up persons signed by both parents
  • Immunisation record ( if child is born)
  • Custody documents (where applicable)
  • Last 3 payslips if both parents work
  • Latest tax return in case of self employed
  • P3 statement of benefits (if unemployed)

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Timeline

  • After 1 week

    Step 1: Apply for service

  • Once the parent does the amendments requested

    Step 2: Centre coordinator review application

  • Once there is space for admission

    Step 3: Application is put on the waiting list

  • 1 day

    Step 4: Parents are contacted and once they confirm they want to accept the placement, the Centre coordinator accepts the application.

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