What is a funded kindergarten program
What is a funded kindergarten program
Bright ELC is a government-funded kindergarten provider, offering a high-quality program for 3 & 4-year-old children. As part of the Victorian Kindergarten Reform, your child's enrollment in our program will receive a weekly contribution of $50.00 from the state government, which will be automatically deducted from your childcare fees. This amounts to $2,000.00 per year and helps reduce the cost of sending your child to kindergarten. Our program is designed to promote children's learning and development through play and is led by qualified educators. With government funding, we strive to make our program accessible to families from all backgrounds and provide the best possible care and education for your child.
Starting in 2022, as part of the Victorian State Government's Kindergarten Reform, all three-year-old children in the state will be able to attend a funded kindergarten program for at least five hours per week. This funding provided by the government will help to make kindergarten more affordable for families, potentially reducing the cost of attendance to very low or even zero.
The "Kinder Tick" symbol, created by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, helps to quickly identify high-quality kindergarten programs that have been approved and funded by the government. These programs offer a play-based learning curriculum, ensuring that children have opportunities to develop important skills and knowledge, and are run by qualified teachers.
At Bright ELC, our kindergarten program is designed to support children's growth and development through play-based learning experiences. The program focuses on key areas such as imagination, social and emotional development, and well-being, and is aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, which provides guidance on age-appropriate learning activities. The program is funded by the Victorian Government and overseen by a qualified teacher, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for your child.
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