From 2025, four-year-old Kindergarten to transition to pre-prep with increased weekly hours across Victoria.
Starting in 2025, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten will gradually transition to Pre-Prep, expanding from 15 to 30 hours per week. This initiative aims to provide 4-year-old children with enhanced opportunities for socialisation and play-based learning, led by qualified teachers. Pre-Prep programs will be available in standalone (sessional) kindergartens and long day care centres.
Enhanced Early Childhood Education
By 2036, every child in Victoria will have access to 1,800 hours of funded kindergarten before starting school. This includes 600 hours of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and 1,200 hours of Pre-Prep. Both programs are integral parts of the Free Kinder program.
Benefits of Increased Hours for 4-Year-Olds
Extending the hours of play-based learning in the year before school offers numerous benefits. Increased weekly learning hours can enhance early literacy, numeracy, and self-regulation skills. Educators will have more opportunities to provide deeper and more intentional play experiences, allowing children to solidify their learning.
Roll-out Schedule
The Pre-Prep program will commence in six local government areas (LGAs) in 2025 and will progressively expand across the state. Each year, new LGAs will be incorporated into the roll-out. This phased approach ensures sufficient time to develop the necessary workforce, build infrastructure, and prepare services for the expanded programs.
Find your local government area. Find information in your language here: https://www.vic.gov.au/kinder/
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