News for September 2008

September 27, 2008 00:00
Perm kindergartens open new groups for preschoolers.

Since January 2008, 16 Perm kindergartens have opened 19 new groups, providing placement for 475 preschoolers aged 3-6 in all the city districts.

Over RUB 33.0 m (approx. USD1.32 m) have been directed from the municipal budget for restoration and innovation of kindergarten groups. The funds have been allocated for capital repairs, new windows, plumbing, and wiring, as well as for running maintenance. Kindergartens also bought new furniture, toys, play- and sportsground equipment, equipment for food units and medical offices.

Placement of preschoolers in kindergartens falls within the inititative program of the Perm City Mayor Igor Shubin. Lat year, the program provided placements for 7,000 Perm preschoolers.

By the end of 2008, the Perm City Education Department is planning to open 19 additional groups for preschoolers aged 3 and older.
Also, two other kindergartens will be rebuilt by the end of 2008.

Note
Since early 2008, over 10.5 thousand preschoolers have been placed in Perm kindergartens (6 thousand - aged 3-7, 4.5 thousand - aged 2-3) - by 3.5 thousand more than in 2007.

 


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