{"id":490,"date":"2024-08-23T09:08:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T23:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earlylearningservices.com.au\/?page_id=490"},"modified":"2024-09-04T13:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T03:18:52","slug":"funded-kindergarten-preschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.earlylearningservices.com.au\/family-information\/funded-kindergarten-preschool","title":{"rendered":"Kindergarten and preschool funding explained"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Families around Australia can benefit from state government funded kindergarten and preschool subsidies to further reduce their out-of-pocket costs. This subsidy is currently available in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, in addition to the childcare subsidy<\/a> your family is eligible for, which is available nationwide depending on your family\u2019s individual eligibility.<\/p>\n

Plus, in some states, families can benefit from two years of government-funded kindergarten and preschool programs for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children.<\/p>\n

At Early Learning Services centres that offer government-funded programs, our families enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of incorporating kindergarten or preschool into a long daycare service. This means you can benefit from 9, 10, 11, or full-day sessions, and your daily fee may be reduced by the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) plus the funded kindergarten or preschool subsidy in your state.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a parent who works, studies, or needs additional flexibility in your day, our enhanced learning program for kindergarten and preschool includes access to the government-funded program within a long daycare setting.<\/p>\n

Read on below to learn about the funding for kindergarten and preschool in your state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \n New South Wales – \u201cStart Strong Program\u201d <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n

The New South Wales government funds preschool education through the “Start Strong” program. This initiative provides financial support to community preschools, mobile preschools, and long day care services. <\/p>\n NSW preschool program<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n VIC \u2013 \u201cKinder: Best Start, Best Life\u201d <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n

The Victorian Government’s funded kindergarten program is called “Kinder: Best Start, Best Life.” Under this initiative, your child could be eligible for up to 15 hours per week of kinder, at low or no cost.\u202f <\/p>\n VIC kinder program<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Queensland – \u201cFree Kindy\u201d <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n

The Queensland Government’s funded kindergarten program is called “Free Kindy.” This program provides 15 hours per week of government-approved kindergarten education for 40 weeks per year.<\/p>\n QLD kindy program<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Western Australia <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n

G8 Education have over 40 centres across Western Australia offering an enhanced learning program for kindergarten, with the convenience of extended hours year-round for busy families. <\/p>\n WA kindergarten program<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n South Australia <\/a>\n <\/h4>\n

G8 Education have over 20 centres across South Australia offering an enhanced learning program for preschool, with the convenience of extended hours year-round for busy families. <\/p>\n SA preschool program<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ready to start your journey with us?<\/h3>\n

Find a centre to start your journey today. If you would like to find out more about our preschool and kindergarten availability, please contact our Family Support Team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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