Six Ulyanovsk teachers received a special insignia: why they were noted

On the eve of a professional holiday in the Ulyanovsk region, specialists who work with preschoolers were noted. Six teachers were awarded the departmental sign “Excellent Education”, another five received diplomas and letters of thanks.

Behind these awards is the work of the region’s large preschool education system. Today, almost 46,000 children go to kindergartens. They are hosted by 220 kindergartens, another 186 preschool groups are open at schools.

Thousands of professionals work with children every day. In total, more than 10 thousand people are employed in the preschool sector of the region, of which more than 6 thousand are teachers.

At the same time, the usual format of the kindergarten is gradually expanding. Adaptation groups and short-term stay groups appear in institutions, play support centers and early assistance services work. More than half of kindergartens use innovative programs. A separate direction is the early acquaintance of children with professions, including those related to aviation and railways.

The material base of institutions is also changing. The five-year overhaul program was launched in 2025, when two kindergartens were renovated. In 2026, work is planned in six, and in 2027 it is planned to put in order seven more institutions.

Special attention is paid to the preschool sector at the federal level: 2026 was declared the Year of Preschool Education in Russia. The focus is on the training of teachers, modern approaches to the upbringing of children and the state of kindergartens themselves.