The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania is launching the 2026 edition of the national "Preschool Olympiads" campaign, an initiative dedicated to discovering and encouraging early talent among children across the country.
"Preschool Olympiads" is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6, enrolled in state or private kindergartens in Romania, and aims to highlight the skills and competences developed in the early years of education.
Preschool is an essential stage in children's intellectual and emotional development. Experts emphasize that stimulating thinking from the earliest years contributes significantly to future performance. At the same time, the educational environment and family support play a decisive role in realizing each child's potential.
Through the national campaign "Preschool Olympiads", the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania offers teachers and parents an effective tool to identify children with special aptitudes. The proposed activities are designed to develop logical thinking, attention, concentration and reasoning through exercises adapted to each age group.
The 2026 edition runs from March 16 to May 29 and includes the following stages:
• March 16 - May 8: registration period
• March 30 - May 15: testing
• May 18 - May 28: assessment of papers
• May 29: announcement of final results
The activities take place in the participating kindergartens, using worksheets submitted electronically by the organizers. The duration is approximately 30 minutes and the exercises aim to develop attention, logic and task-solving skills. The exercises are monitored online by a representative of the Foundation to ensure the fairness of the process.
The results are analyzed by a jury of early education specialists: teacher, psychologist and educator. At the end, all participants receive electronic certificates of participation and children who score the highest points are rewarded with diplomas of excellence. The coordinating teachers also receive certificates of their involvement.
The national campaign "Preschool Olympiads" is part of the calendar of municipal educational activities (CAEM) of Bucharest.
Preschool educational institutions are invited to join this initiative by filling in the application form available on the website of the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, following the steps set out in the Official Rules. Participation is free of charge!
