Private Kindergartens and Nurseries in Georgia: Fees and How to Choose
At a glance: choosing a kindergarten and comparing fees
Choose a private kindergarten in five steps
Step 1. Find several options near home
For Tbilisi, start with our private kindergarten guide and selection of providers. For Kutaisi, open the private kindergarten directory. Shortlist places in a convenient area. Save the name, branch address and phone number together: the same name does not necessarily mean the same conditions.
Check the journey in the morning and evening, the building entrance and where you can wait. If there are few suitable options, widen your search area gradually. Do not choose solely by a ranking position. Read recent reviews of the particular group and ask the administration questions.
Step 2. Open the official price list and compare like for like
On Marso’s website, open “ფასები” (“Prices”) and find the “ბაღი” (“Kindergarten”) card. Compare the age range, hours and meals with other offers. On Elliot’s page, find “Pricing”; on InterSchool’s site, look for Mandarin in the fees section. Do not confuse kindergarten fees with the price of school or a short course.
| Kindergarten and city | Website fee, GEL/month | What the fee covers | What to ask before paying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot, Tbilisi | 900 | English-language page: full day, 08:30-19:00; extra classes charged separately | The fee for your language group; age, meals and all extras |
| Marso, Tbilisi | 900 | Kindergarten for ages 2-6, Monday-Friday 09:00-19:00, four meals a day | Availability, deductions for absences and any enrolment fee |
| Mandarin, Batumi | 800 | The centre’s main page lists a kindergarten for ages 2-6.5 with three meals a day | Your group’s hours and language, a trial visit and contract terms |
| Kutaisi | Request an individual quote | Use the private kindergarten directory to search; compare written offers | The total for the same attendance hours and included services |
Pages checked on 21.10.2026. A published fee does not confirm a place or the price on your enrolment date. The table gives neither a general Kutaisi price range nor a separate nursery tariff: you need an answer from the particular provider.
Step 3. Check the age range and the legal basis for operating
Under the Law on Early and Preschool Education, early education covers children under two, while preschool education runs from age two until entry to the first grade. These are legal categories, rather than a promise of admission to any kindergarten. Ask the particular nursery whether it accepts children from six months.
On EQE’s “Authorization” page, follow the link explaining that information about preschool institutions is available in Georgian. If you cannot understand a provider’s document, save its number, date and legal name, then use EQE’s official contact channels. The institutional self-assessment platform is not an enrolment service for parents.
Step 4. Visit and see how an ordinary day works
Ask to see where your child will play, eat and sleep, meet the educator for your group, and discuss outdoor activities. Ask who covers staff breaks and how you would be told about an injury or illness. Rather than stopping at “everything is safe here”, ask for a clear explanation of the procedures.
| What to check | What to ask or look at | What to record for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Group and staff | How many children attend at once? How many adults are with them throughout the day? | Ages, actual numbers and staff cover |
| Language | What language do adults use to comfort children, help with routines and run activities? | Everyday language separately from a language class |
| Sleep and care | Where do children sleep? Who helps with the toilet, nappies and changing clothes? | Individual routines and whether attendance without a daytime nap is possible |
| Meals | Ask to see the menu and how allergies and dietary restrictions are agreed | Who receives the information, how mix-ups are avoided and whether your needs can be met |
| Outdoor activities and collection | Where does the group go? How are entry and handover to an adult controlled? | The route, access rules and list of authorised people who may collect your child |
| Programme | What does a day look like, and how much free play and structured activity is there? | A timetable, actual materials and activities, rather than a method’s name alone |
Step 5. Agree on documents, the contract and the first visits
Before going to a clinic, ask the kindergarten for a written document list, translation requirements and certificate validity periods. Do not pay for unnecessary examinations solely on the advice of a parents’ chat. Discuss your child’s medical questions with a doctor.
| What to prepare or request | What to check |
|---|---|
| The child’s and representative’s identity documents | Which documents are accepted, whether copies and translations are needed, and who signs the contract |
| A health certificate, if the kindergarten requires one | Clarify its name, validity and contents. Form IV-100/ა is a health certificate, rather than a universal “medical record”. Official form |
| Vaccination and individual-needs information | Which document this kindergarten requires, who receives important information and how the data are protected |
| The contract and fee schedule | Exact hours and days, fee, meals, extras, recalculation, advance-payment refunds and termination procedure |
| Permissions and contacts | Who may collect your child, emergency contacts, and photo and publication consent separate from education |
How to work out your budget
Add the attendance fee, compulsory extras and one-off payments. For the first month, list a refundable deposit separately from a non-refundable enrolment fee. Ask what changes if your child attends half-days or misses part of the month.
| Budget item | What to write in your notes |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Your chosen group’s price in the written offer |
| Meals, materials and extra classes | Only charges not included in the basic fee |
| One-off payments | Enrolment fee, deposit and refund terms on separate lines |
| Travel and extended hours | Your travel costs and any charge for late collection |
| First-month total | Monthly costs plus one-off payments; do not count included services twice |
Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi: where to start
In Tbilisi, compare the journey to the exact branch and the language used in everyday group life. Find detailed options in our separate Tbilisi kindergarten guide. This page explains selection and enrolment; the city guide gives the capital’s specific options.
In Batumi, Mandarin at InterSchool is one example with a published price. Madloba’s centre listing provides information about the centre, but its school programme and preschool group require separate questions. Being close to the sea cannot replace checking outdoor activities, rooms and care.
In Kutaisi, start with the private kindergarten directory, check the addresses and request offers for your child’s age. Record hours, meals and compulsory charges when comparing. Do not apply one city’s tariff to another.
How municipal kindergartens differ
Under the Law on Early and Preschool Education, education and meals are free in public preschool institutions. This does not mean a place is automatically available. In Tbilisi, the Kindergarten Management Agency publishes enrolment procedures and announcements. Check the particular intake separately from private kindergarten rules.
Agreeing on settling in
Before the first visit, discuss your child’s routines, sleep, food, ways of calming down and language with the educator. Agree together on the length of initial visits, when staff will contact you and what to do if your child is struggling. There is no single settling-in timetable for every child.
If your child finds separation intensely distressing over a prolonged period, discuss it with the educator and an appropriate specialist. If you suspect unsafe treatment, first make sure your child is safe. Do not dismiss every worrying sign as part of settling in.
Before you pay: a checklist
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the programme. Give your child’s date of birth and ask whether a suitable group and place are available. For children under two, care arrangements and the number of adults in the group are especially important.
Confirm this with the particular provider. Ask about the minimum age, feeding, sleep and continuous supervision. The word “nursery” alone is not a sufficient answer.
Use the offers in the table above and request the total for your group. Count compulsory extras, initial fees and absence arrangements separately.
Record the amount and currency in the contract. If the kindergarten quotes in another currency, clarify the conversion rule and exchange-rate date before paying.
Ask your chosen kindergarten for its own list, including requirements for the child’s and representative’s documents and translations. Municipal enrolment procedures do not automatically apply to a private provider.
It is a health certificate. Before visiting a clinic, ask whether it is required for enrolment, what information it must contain and how recent it must be.
Ask for precise information about authorisation or another applicable legal basis for operating. Step three explains how to check documents through EQE.
Ask what language staff use during play, meals and separation from a parent. An English class and daily communication in English are different arrangements.
Agree on the hours, meals, sleep and fee for that arrangement. Do not simply halve a full-day price without the kindergarten’s confirmation.
Ask for the timetable and examples of activities, and meet the educator. A method’s name alone does not show how your child’s day will work.
Discuss your child’s needs with a doctor and the administration. Before attendance begins, obtain a clear procedure for meals, sharing information and staff responses.
Ask about accessibility, the team’s experience and the specific support available. Record agreements and any additional costs.
The contract determines this. Before signing, clarify the rules for illness, holidays, group closures and ending attendance.
First confirm a place at the new kindergarten, then check the old contract’s notice period, refunds and return of documents.
Find a programme covering the hours you need, and check its legal status, staff and care arrangements separately. Do not expect overnight care at a standard full-day tariff.
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