The Kindergarten Funding Guide has been updated to reflect current funding and policy settings, eligibility and compliance requirements.
A summary of the key changes is available below to help you understand how the information has been updated.
Funding guide
The Kindergarten Funding Guide provides detailed information about:
- the core requirements for operating a funded kindergarten service in Victoria
- the range of funding available and eligibility criteria
- reporting and compliance obligations for funded providers
- programs and supports available to funded kindergarten services.
This guide is for service providers that receive kindergarten funding from the Department of Education. It supports them to deliver 3- and 4-Year-Old Kindergarten programs.
The guide forms part of the service agreement between the department and funded kindergarten providers.
The department will update the guide regularly. Kindergarten service providers will be advised of any changes to the information in the guide.
For information on rates, refer to the current kindergarten funding rates.
More information
For more information about how to become a funded kindergarten provider, please contact your Early Childhood Improvement Branch.
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