THERE is nothing more important than providing a child with the very best start to life.
From the age of zero to eight, a child is a ‘sponge’, rapidly learning from experiences while developing cognitively, socially and emotionally as well as physically.
In recognition of the critical importance of the formative years, the Victorian Government has committed nine billion dollars to expand kindergarten programs across the state as part of its Best Start, Best Life campaign.
Beginning in 2023, kindergarten will be made free to all three-year-old and four-year-old children in Victoria, saving parents up to $2,500 per child, per year.
Free kindergarten will be available from all sessional and long-day care settings who opt-in to the Best Start, Best Life program.
To date, with 95 percent of sessional kindergartens as well as 97 percent of long-day care centres in Victoria signing-up to the initiative, the Best Start, Best Life program is positive news for families and services alike, as children partake in enriching, play-based learning for free.
