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Nursery and preschool: places, waiting lists, the nursery bonus

Preschool from 3 to 6 is effectively available to everyone; nursery under 3 is scarce, paid and allocated by ISEE ranking. The INPS nursery bonus reimburses part of the fee, again on ISEE, and must be applied for early because the budget is capped.

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The universal child allowance: the main cash benefit for children

Temporary-protection holders are entitled to the universal child allowance (INPS circular 41/2023). The two-year residence requirement was abolished on 21 April 2026 by art. 7-bis of Law 50/2026, which removes the main obstacle for recent arrivals. The amount depends on ISEE; without an ISEE only the minimum is paid.

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Unaccompanied children and children who arrived without their parents

An unaccompanied minor cannot be removed under any circumstances and is assigned a volunteer guardian under Law 47/2017. A child who arrived with a grandmother, aunt or neighbour is formally unaccompanied too; this has to be regularised, otherwise school, healthcare and benefits are all blocked.

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