Guides for Parents

Practical tips, comparisons and complete guides to help you find the right school for your child.

Your Child's First Day at Nursery: A Parent's Guide

How to prepare for the adaptation period, what to expect, and how to make the transition as smooth as possible for your child.

The questions that actually reveal what a nursery is like — beyond the brochure and the cheerful photos on the wall.

Everything you need to know about deadlines, documents and the enrollment process for the 2026/2027 school year.

Average prices for nurseries and kindergartens by municipality, with real data from over 2,900 schools across Portugal.

A practical comparison of Montessori, High Scope, RIE, and traditional nursery methodologies — what each means in practice.

Which areas of Lisbon have the most nurseries, how prices vary by zone, and what to expect in each neighbourhood.

A clear comparison of the three types of nurseries and kindergartens in Portugal — costs, access, quality and waiting lists.

How the income tier system works, who qualifies for Creche Feliz, and how to reduce your monthly nursery fee.