The Victorian Government is investing almost $5 billion over the decade to introduce universal funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten – and it’s now available across the state.
This means that all Victorian children can go to Three-Year-Old Kindergarten for 2 years.
Taking part in a quality kindergarten program from the age of 3 boosts children’s learning, development, health and wellbeing outcomes.
Young children learn about the world around them through play
Young children learn best by playing. At Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, children can build their language skills and learn about numbers. Children will also learn how to share, listen and get along with others. Kindergarten can also be called kinder.
All children in Victoria have access to 2 years of funded kindergarten
From 2022, all Victorian children can access funded kinder for 5 hours per week. By 2029, all Victorian children can access funded kinder for 15 hours per week.
Teachers and educators lead kinder programs
Children can go to kinder at a standalone kinder or long day care.
Young children learn by playing.
They learn how to share, listen and get along with others.
In kinder, children can build their language skills and learn about numbers.
Teachers and educators help children become curious, creative and confident.
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