Ukrainian kindergarten in Lviv oblast reopens following EU-funded upgrade

On 23 February, the Bilochka kindergarten in the village of Verkhnia Bilka, in the Lviv oblast of Ukraine, reopened after a major renovation, providing a safe and functional environment for children aged three to five.

The upgraded kindergarten now offers early childhood education for 40 children and improved working conditions for 13 staff members. A heat generator was installed to ensure the facility remains warm and operational during power and heating disruptions.

The renovation also included full insulation, replacement of utilities, installation of new equipment, two playgrounds and outdoor lighting. The building is now fully inclusive, with step-free entrances, wide doorways for wheelchair access, tactile navigation elements, Braille signage and adapted restrooms.

“For four years of war, the EIB has stood firmly with Ukraine. By restoring essential social infrastructure, we help communities maintain access to education and other basic services that keep daily life running,” said EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, who oversees the Bank’s operations in Ukraine.

Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Ukraine Stefan Schleuning said: “Across Ukraine, the European Union continues to support communities in maintaining essential services despite the challenges of war. By investing in projects like this EU-funded energy efficiency upgrade, local kindergartens can reopen safely, families receive the support they need, and communities in Lviv oblast remain resilient and strong.”

The upgrades to the Bilochka kindergarten were completed between September 2024 and November 2025 under the €200 million EIB-financed Ukraine Early Recovery Programme. The programme is one of three joint EU-EIB recovery initiatives implemented together with the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and local authorities, with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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