The number of children registered at early education institutions in 2020 was of 134,200, a decline of 10.4% compared with a year before. The reduction is evident both in rural areas and in urban areas. The children enrolled at private institutions came to 1,100, an increase of 4.7% compared with 2019. The data were provided by the National Bureau of Statistics, being quoted by IPN.

In 2020, there were 76 children per 100 places at national early education intuitions. The higher rate per 100 places was reported in Bălți, while the lowest rate in Leova district. The children under five represented 24.9%, while those aged seven and over – 1.2%.

In 2020, early education was organized in 1,485 institutions, 808 of which were crèches. There were completed 6,441 groups, 50 of which were special purpose groups. The children with sensory, physical and behavioral disorders admitted to early education institutions numbered 742 (in 2019). A number of 175 children with disabilities and 1,295 children with special educational needs were enrolled at general early education institutions.

Of the 1,485 kindergartens, 99.0% were publicly owned. Private institutions (15) worked only in urban areas. In 2015-2020, the number of early education institutions increased.