The Allan Labor Government is giving more Victorian children the best start in life – with five brand-new modular kindergartens set to open across the state next year, including one in Yea, to meet increasing demand in growing communities.

Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes announced that Yea Primary School Kindergarten (interim name) is one of the five new kindergartens thanks to a $13.8 million Labor Government investment – all set to open their doors in Term 1, 2025.

Modular kindergartens are constructed off-site in a factory, in sections known as modulars, to take advantage of quicker construction time and reduced disruptions, costs and risks.

To meet urgent demand in Yea, a one room kindergarten, playground and carpark facilities are set to open at Yea Primary School, to provide an extra 33 kindergarten spots for the local community.

This announcement forms part of the Victorian Budget 2019/20’s funding of $283 million in funding for Three-Year-Old Kindergarten capital funding.

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 30 hours of Pre-Prep each week by 2036.

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes

“We’re delivering more early childhood services right across Victoria, so even more children and families can benefit from quality play-based learning before they start school.”

“We’re taking advantage of modular building – delivering new kinders so families can take advantage of great early learning facilities sooner.”

“We are transforming early childhood education to help children thrive. These new buildings will increase kinder places and give our littlest learners the modern spaces they need for the best start in school and in life.”