MORE KINDERGARTEN PLACES FOR LANCEFIELD FAMILIES
The Allan Labor Government is giving more children the best start in life, with building work at a brand-new kindergarten in Lancefield now complete – providing more local families access to a high-quality education program close to home.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today visited Lancefield Primary School to announce the new kinder, Lancefield Children’s Centre, is open for business next door.
The new modular kinder has three rooms with capacity for 99 kindergarten places for three- and four-year-olds. The kindergarten also includes a maternal and child health room.
Modular kindergartens are constructed off site in a factory, in sections known as modules, to take advantage of faster construction times which minimise disruptions.
Builders then assemble the modules on site before connecting utilities, completing outdoor play areas and landscaping grounds.
Positioning kindergartens on or close to schools supports children to get the most out of their early learning, makes drop-off more convenient for busy parents and carers, and helps with a smoother transition to primary school.
Since 2019, the Labor Government has delivered 60 new or expanded kindergartens on or near school sites. This includes every new Government primary school built since 2021.
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.
Through our nation-leading $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms, the Labor Government is transforming early childhood education to help children thrive, save families money and support parents and carers to return to work or study if they choose.
Quotes attributable to Premier Jacinta Allan
“We’re making sure every child has access to high-quality education, no matter where they live – this kinder will make a huge difference to the lives of local families in Lancefield”
“The new kinder is a response to strong demand for kindergarten in the local area and ensures families have access to kindergarten for years to come, without the dreaded double drop-off.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn
“We’re delivering unprecedented investment in early childhood services so our children can get the most out of great local kindergartens.”
“We’re proud to be funding early childhood infrastructure because we know how important the early years are in setting our kids up for the rest of their lives.”
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas
"The children of Lancefield can now enjoy the very best kinder facilities. It's all part of our commitment to expand access to early childhood education for all children.”
