Kindergarten and preschool funding explained
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 your family is eligible for, which is available nationwide depending on your family’s individual eligibility.
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.
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.
Whether you’re 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.
Read on below to learn about the funding for kindergarten and preschool in your state.
New South Wales – “Start Strong Program”
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.
NSW preschool program
VIC – “Kinder: Best Start, Best Life”
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.
VIC kinder program
Queensland – “Free Kindy”
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.
QLD kindy program
Western Australia
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.
WA kindergarten program
South Australia
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.
SA preschool program
Ready to start your journey with us?
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.