Three-year-old kindergarten changes in 2022

Published on 10 May 2021

Do you know a child who will be three next year?

Every child deserves the opportunity to have the best start. That’s why funded three-year-old kindergarten will be available in the Macedon Range Shire Council from next year. This means an extra year of learning, playing and making friends for our children.

Currently, the Victorian Government funds 15 hours per week of kindergarten in the year before school, and this is known as ‘four-year-old kindergarten’. From next year, Council are offering five hours per week of three-year-old kindergarten.

Qualified teachers support children by offering them a range of learning experiences and activities that are both stimulating and fun. Your child’s learning and curiosity will be encouraged through experiences and activities, such as exploring the natural world, being exposed to new ideas and solving problems.

The three-year-old kindergarten programs will be tailored to meet the needs of children. Qualified teachers support children’s learning and development through play- based learning.

Play-based learning is how young children learn best. It helps them to build important skills such as language, maths and science concepts, how to manage their emotions and get along with others. Children also develop their imagination, curiosity and a love of learning when learning through play.

Research shows that two years of quality kindergarten are better than one.

For more information on the Victorian Government three-year-old roll out, visit the Victorian Government website.