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Preschool · Nursery · Kindergarten · La Moraleja · Madrid

Preschool, Nursery & Kindergarten in La Moraleja, Madrid.

Ages 1 to 6. English immersion, 12 children per class, and staggered start and finish times by age between 9:00 and 17:00. Free extended hours from 7:30 to 18:30 for families who need them.

★ #28 Top 100 Schools in Spain · El Mundo 2026
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✦ IB World School · PYP candidate school
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◆ In La Moraleja since 1962
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◆ Continuity through to age 18
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◆ Free extended hours

Open Day Wednesday 14 October 2026

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Daily life in Preschool

A day designed so your child
feels at home.

In our Early Years, the day isn't measured by the clock. It's measured by moments: arriving, playing, eating together, resting. Every child has their own rhythm, and the school adapts to it, especially during the first cycle.

Preschool classroom at Base International School, La Moraleja
9:00 – 17:00h
Staggered hours by ageAges 1, 2 and 3: 9:00 to 16:30 · Age 4: 9:15 to 16:45 · Age 5: 9:30 to 17:00. Lunch included, prepared in our own on-site kitchen.
Free · Optional

Extended hours from 7:30 to 9:00 and from 17:00 to 18:30. Included in the tuition fee. Whether you arrive early or need a longer day, someone is always there. More about extended hours →

The school day runs between 9:00 and 17:00, with staggered start and finish times by age and lunch included. Our kitchen is right inside the Preschool building, so children eat with their own teachers in a familiar, relaxed setting. The youngest ones rest when they need to, not when the schedule says so.

Throughout the day, they move between inquiry-based projects, free play, physical development and early routines in English as the language of instruction. Optional after-school activities extend the day with music, sport or robotics if your family wants them.

Preschool child at Base International School On-site dining hall for Preschool at Base International School
🤝 Who supports your family

A Family Coordinator welcomes every new family and personally accompanies you through the first months. For day-to-day matters, the Preschool has its own dedicated office, and the school has a Guidance Department with a psychologist and a certified speech therapist available across all stages, including Preschool.

The first cycle (ages 1 and 2) offers a morning-only option and staggered drop-off and pick-up, with the full teaching team available from the very first moment.

📊 Class size and support
Children per classPersonalised attention, every day
12
School psychologist and speech therapistGuidance Department for all stages
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Family CoordinatorFor newly enrolled families
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Dedicated Preschool officeei.moraleja@colegiobase.com
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On-site dining at Preschool, Base International School La Moraleja
Preschool services

Everything your family needs,
all in one building.

The Preschool building has its own kitchen, its own dining room and its own team. Children eat with their teachers in the space they already know and trust.

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On-site kitchen · 85 placesMeals prepared on campus, supervised by nutritionists. Adapted to any allergy, intolerance or special dietary need. More about dining →
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School transport across central and northern MadridRoutes for every stage, from Preschool through to Bachillerato. See transport routes →
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Private outdoor green spacePlayground next to the pool, with shade structures across the Preschool and Primary play areas.
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Family communication · Ages 1 to 5
Every Friday, you receive a video of your child's week.
Teachers film and edit throughout the week to send families a weekly video summary every Friday: the games, the discoveries, the small breakthroughs. It's a real window into your child's day-to-day life, especially valuable when they're still too young to tell you about it themselves.
Why choose Base

In La Moraleja since 1962.
The same project, getting better every year.

Base opened as a nursery and school in La Moraleja in 1962. Over six decades, the school has adopted what works: the International Baccalaureate, neurodidactics in the classroom, leading maths methodologies. What hasn't changed is the way we accompany families, and the stability of the team that makes it possible.

Continuity with evolution

A project that has been evolving since 1962 while staying true to its character.

A stable teaching team is what allows a methodology to mature over time. And a mature methodology is what turns the confidence of a 3-year-old into the independence of an 18-year-old ready to chart their own course.

1962
the year Base opened in La Moraleja · A project that has grown with the neighbourhood
12 years
average teacher tenure · A teaching team that stays year after year
2nd generation
of families · Many of today's parents were students here themselves
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Neurodidactics
A 2-year-old learns by touching, asking questions and feeling safe.
Every teaching decision starts with how the young brain actually works. Curiosity and emotion are the foundation of learning.
Applied in the classroom from 12 months
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International Baccalaureate · PYP
A school implementing the IB Primary Years Programme in Preschool.
Base is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme from the second cycle of Preschool and is in the process of implementing it. In Secondary and Bachillerato the school already delivers the MYP and the Diploma Programme, both authorised by the IB.
MYP and Diploma Programme authorised · PYP in the authorisation process
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Emotional development
Learning to feel is also part of learning.
The Circle of Security programme also supports families, helping them accompany their child's emotional development at home. The school and the family work within a shared framework.
Circle of Security programme for Preschool and Primary families
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Learning spaces
Isla de las Letras: finalist at the IE Award for Educational Innovation.
A multisensory space for art projects, sensory experiences and an emotions library. Selected among the top 3 finalists from over 800 entries across Spain.
IE Educational Innovation Award 2021 · Top 3 of 800 projects
English immersion from 12 months at Base International School
Bilingual programme · From 12 months

Your child will grow up speaking
English from day one.

English is the language of instruction across all subjects except Spanish, Maths, Music and Physical Development.

Native or bilingual teachers specialised in early childhood education. It's experienced as the everyday language of the classroom, the playground and every project.

From age 1
English as the language of instruction across all projects and activities
End of Preschool
Oral comprehension and basic expression · Foundation for B1 by Year 6
Year 6
Cambridge B1 · Fluent conversation in English
Year 10
Cambridge C1 · Ready to study at a UK university
Bachillerato
Cambridge C2 · 100% pass rate in the most recent exam
Signature Learning Spaces · Preschool
Isla de las Letras · multisensory space at Base International School Preschool
Preschool · Multisensory space
Isla de las Letras
A multifunctional space for art projects, sensory exploration and an emotions library. Top 3 of over 800 entries · IE Educational Innovation Award 2021.
MADS · Music, Arts and Drama Space at Base International School
Preschool · Creative expression
MADS · Music, Arts & Drama Space
Radio Base for language and imagination development. Theatre through the Creare project: creative expression, empathy and communication skills from the earliest years.
Retractable-roof pool at Base International School La Moraleja
Preschool · Swimming in the curriculum
Campus pool
A pool with a retractable roof: covered in winter, open when the weather allows. Swimming is part of the Preschool curriculum, not just an after-school option. Children learn to move in the water with confidence from a young age. See the Swimming School →

If you decide your child should stay at Base after Preschool, the school is already here. A familiar environment, a stable team and the same IB methodology from age 3 all the way through to 18.

Ages 1–6
Preschool
English immersion · 12 per class
Ages 6–12
Primary
Cambridge B1 by the end of Year 6
Ages 12–16
Secondary
IB MYP · Cambridge C1
Ages 16–18
Bachillerato
Spanish Bachillerato or IB Diploma
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From those who grew up here

Former students who started in Preschool
and stayed all the way through.

Most new families come recommended by current ones. Younger siblings enrol here. Former students, when they become parents, bring their own children back.

Carolina Verdugo
Carolina Verdugo
Former student · From her first year in Preschool to her final year of Bachillerato

"I've been at the school from my first year in Preschool all the way to my final year of Bachillerato.

The teachers here are incredible. The close bond you build with them, and with your classmates too, is something really special. There has always been a wonderful relationship between everyone."

Miriam Martínez
Miriam Martínez
Former student · From age 1 to age 16 at Base

"I was here from the time I was one until I turned 16.

Growing up confident in a language that wasn't my mother tongue has made a huge difference. In university presentations, I'm a step ahead of everyone else."

The Base International School community, La Moraleja
The Base community · La Moraleja since 1962
Over 60 years building a community of families who come back with their children.
After-school activities · Preschool

Everything your child can discover
without leaving campus.

All activities take place on campus, with qualified instructors, in the environment your child already knows.

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Robotics (in English)
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Art
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Judo
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Swimming
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Football
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Modern dance
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Pre-sport
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Skating
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Rhythmic gymnastics
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Ceramics
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Music School · 6 professionally qualified teachers
Choir · Guitar · Piano · Violin · Drums · Music theory. Two talent development programmes: Junior Program and Talent Program, combining group music theory with individual instrument lessons.

Average cost: approximately €65/month. Schedules adapted to each Preschool cycle. Swimming is part of the Preschool curriculum as well as an after-school option.

See all after-school activities →
The admissions process

Four steps, no surprises.

The Preschool interview is a conversation to get to know you and your child. It's not a test. Spots open for 2026–27.

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Fill in the enquiry form
The first step so we can get to know you and send you personalised information.
Go to the form →
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Meet the admissions team
A friendly conversation to understand your family, explain our educational approach and walk you through the school.
Book a personalised visit at any time
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Submit your documentation
Confirm your spot and complete the paperwork, with help from the admissions team.
We welcome children from 12 months · 2026–27 spots
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Welcome to Base
Our Family Coordinator will guide you through onboarding and stay with your family throughout the year.
Personalised support throughout the school year
Álvaro Moltó, Head of School at Base International School

"At Base, every child is safe, well cared for and individually supported. Our purpose is for them to feel valued, heard and motivated to become the best version of themselves."

Álvaro Moltó Chinarro
Director · Head of School · Base International School
The best way to get to know Base is to come and see it.

We'll show you the Preschool spaces, introduce you to the team and answer everything you need to know. No commitment.

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Frequently asked questions · Preschool

The questions families ask most
before visiting.

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch or book a personalised visit →

From what age can my child start at the nursery or kindergarten? +
From 12 months. The Preschool stage at Base covers ages 1 to 6 in two cycles: first cycle (1–3 years) and second cycle (3–6 years). Each age group has its own dedicated space, with a maximum of 12 children per class.
What are the school hours? Are the extended hours free? +
School hours are staggered by age: ages 1, 2 and 3 from 9:00 to 16:30; age 4 from 9:15 to 16:45; age 5 from 9:30 to 17:00. Extended hours are free and optional: from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning and from 17:00 to 18:30 in the afternoon. They're included in the tuition fee, at no extra cost.
How does English immersion work from 12 months? +
From 12 months, English is the language of instruction across all subjects except Spanish, Maths, Music and Physical Development: projects, science, art and daily routines.

We use the Jolly Phonics methodology for phonics, with native or bilingual teachers specialised in early childhood. English is lived as the everyday language of communication from the very first day.
If my child starts in Preschool, can they stay at the same school through to Bachillerato? +
Yes, and this is one of the key differences between Base and a standalone nursery. Children who start at age 1 can continue at the same school through to the final year of Bachillerato, where they can choose between the Spanish Bachillerato and the IB Diploma Programme.

The transition from Preschool to Primary happens naturally because your child already knows the school, the spaces and the team. In Secondary and Bachillerato the school delivers the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme, and the PYP is in the process of implementation in Preschool and Primary.
How many children are in each class? Is there a psychologist in Preschool? +
The maximum class size is 12 children. The school has a Guidance Department that includes a psychologist and a certified speech therapist who support children across all stages, including Preschool.
What is the admissions interview like? +
The process has three steps: an initial conversation with admissions (by phone, form or in person), a campus visit with your child to see the spaces and meet the team, and a family interview. The interview is a conversation to get to know each other, not an assessment. 2026–27 spots are open, with limited availability in the first cycle (ages 1–3).
What does the tuition fee include? Where can I see the full fees? +
Tuition includes textbooks and school materials, free extended hours (7:30–18:30), one-day excursions and cultural activities, the psycho-pedagogical orientation service and Saturdays with families. Dining, transport and after-school activities are optional services. You can view the full fee breakdown for 2026–27 on the fees page →
Does the Preschool have its own kitchen? +
Yes. The Preschool building has its own on-site kitchen with capacity for 85 places. Meals are prepared by the school's own cooks under the supervision of nutritionists, and weekly menus are shared with families through the school's internal platforms. Adapted to any allergy, intolerance or special dietary need. Your child eats with their own teachers, in the environment they already know.
Where is the school? Is it easy to reach from Alcobendas and La Moraleja? +
The school is at C. del Camino Ancho, 10 · 28109 Alcobendas (La Moraleja), with direct access from the A-1 motorway and private parking. Convenient for families in La Moraleja, El Encinar de los Reyes, Soto de La Moraleja, Sanchinarro and San Sebastián de los Reyes. For those who need transport, there are school bus routes across central and northern Madrid. Routes and stops may vary depending on demand each school year.

Have more questions? Get in touch or book a personalised visit →