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 Pelicans centres that offer government-funded programs, our families enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of incorporating kindergarten 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 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.