Central regulations (Law 107/2015 and D.Lgs 65/2017) acknowledge home-based education only for children aged between 0 and 3 years.

This type of provision is called ‘home-based educational services' (servizi educativi in contesto domiciliare) and is one of the alternatives to centre-based provision, together with play areas and centres for children and families. These supplementary educational services have the purpose of meeting the needs of families through a flexible organisation and structure.

Home-based educational services welcome children from 3 to 36 months organised in very small groups under the care of one or more childminders.

The Regions and local authorities organise and monitor the offer in their own territories.

Objectives and accessibility

As this type of provision is decentralised, it is not possible to provide information.

Requirements for childminders and child ratios

As this type of provision is decentralised, it is not possible to provide information.

Contents revised: August 2023