preschool

A royal commission into early childhood education and care in South Australia has recommended universal preschool for three-year-olds. 

Quality preschool can deliver $2 for every $1 from government. But some families pay more for childcare than private primary school costs.

Early childhood education and care barely rated a mention in the lead-up to the 2016 federal election. Preschool is on the agenda now.

The announcement of a 12-month extension of preschool investment in the 2019 budget has left parents and early childhood educators with uncertainty in the long-term.

If delivered, Labor’s plan for preschool would (finally) bring Australia up to speed with much of our developed world competitors.

Bill Shorten says an investment of $1.75 billion would mean about 700,00 children a year would be able to access subsidised preschooling.