A Bell Post Hill kindergarten will help more little learners thrive, thanks to three new rooms opening next year.
Covenant College Kindergarten will receive up to $300,000 in additional funding from the state government’s Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Funding Policy for the rooms’ construction.
Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said the funding policy would help the Bell Post kindergarten purchase furniture and equipment.
“Young children have so much to gain and learn from the opportunities provided through kindergarten,” she said.
“We’re opening new kinders across the state and ensuring they have the equipment they need from day one.
“Every year we’re delivering more kinder places in modern facilities, and saving families up to $2,500 per year, to make sure every child in Victoria gets the best start in life.”
The kindergarten’s funding forms part of up to $6.4 million, provided through the funding policy for 27 facilities opening next year.
Member for Lara Ella George said it was important that everyone had access to high-quality early learning facilities across the state.
“This investment will ensure the new kinder being built right now at Covenant College has the modern facilities and equipment it needs to help children learn, play, and grow,” she said.
The funding policy adds to the state government’s $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms, which transform early childhood education to help children thrive, save families money, and support parents to return to work or study.
