The Allan Labor Government is delivering more kinders right across the state – helping parents ditch the dreaded double drop-off with 20 new or expanded kindergartens set to open their doors in Term 1, 2025.

Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence today announced that Kids First Australia will be the service provider who will deliver quality early learning programs for local families at Wallan Secondary College Kindergarten (interim name).

The 20 kinders will collectively deliver more than 2,600 kindergarten places for local children, giving more families access to a world-class kindergarten, close to home.

Thirteen providers will lead kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs at the kinders which are conveniently located at government schools to make life easier for busy families.

Locating kindergartens on or near schools helps children get the most out of their early learning, while also providing a smoother transition from kindergarten to school for children.

The Labor Government is investing billions to build and expand hundreds of kindergartens across the state, supporting the delivery of 15 hours of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten each week by 2029 and up to 30 hours of Pre-Prep each week by 2036.

Since 2019, the Labor Government has delivered 60 new and expanded kindergartens on school sites while also ensuring a kinder is delivered on site or next door to every government primary school built since 2021.

Quotes attributable to Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence MP:

“I know just how difficult the double drop off can for busy parents and families, which is why I’m so excited that Kids First Australia has been appointed as the service provider for Wallan Secondary College Kindergarten (interim name).”

“We’re now one step closer to delivering this brand-new state of the art kindergarten in Wallan, and I know that once completed, many families will benefit from it.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn:

“Over 2,600 more Victorian children will start their kindergarten journey next year – and it’s all thanks to our record investment in early childhood education.”

“From a simpler drop-off to a smoother transition to primary school, there are many benefits to having kinders at schools – and I’m proud to be making kinder more convenient and accessible for busy families.”