Since September 2016, pre-school education for children in Lithuania is compulsory. At the lyceum, preschool education begins in the same calendar year when a child turns 6. It may be started earlier by the decision of the parents (guardians), but not for younger than 5-year-old kids (according to the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports). Preschool-age children are welcome to attend “Vitlio darželis” (Kindergarten).