Preschool education in Turkey aims to help children aged 2-5 develop physically, mentally, and individually while preparing them for primary school. Kindergartens provide a 3-year preschool program for children aged 3-6, following the school year and including activities developing language, math, science, social, and creative skills. While preschool is optional, Turkey aims to make it compulsory nationwide by 2013. The Elazig Nursery School has been providing preschool education since 2006 for up to 220 children aged 3-6, with 9 classrooms and additional facilities, aiming to develop students' basic skills and intercultural competence.