The Allan Labor Government is giving more children the best start in life, with a brand-new modular kindergarten in Mirboo North – providing more local families access to a high-quality education program close to home.
Member for Eastern Victoria, Tom McIntosh joined Minister for Children, Lizzie Blandthorn to announce the new kindergarten will be built at Mirboo North Primary School.
The modular kinder will offer up to 118 kindergarten places to local three and four-year-olds and is forecast to be open for Term 1 2027.
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.
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 Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn
“We’re proud to be funding early childhood infrastructure because we know how important the early years are in setting our children up for the rest of their lives.”
Quote attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
“This new kinder in Mirboo North will give more children in the area the chance to attend a great local kindergarten, where they can learn, play and make new friends.”
