A new kindergarten will open as part of Croydon Hills Primary School in 2026.
The announcement came from children’s minister Lizzie Blandthorn on Friday 1 March that 13 schools across the state would be getting attached kinders.
The 13 new kinders on school sites will create at least 1,600 places for local children, helping to meet demand for three and four-year-old kindergarten, plus pre-prep, in Victorian communities.
Croydon Hills Primary School was the only one named for the outer eastern suburbs, with Cranbourne Primary School, Gladstone Views Primary School, Kialla West Primary School and Yarrawonga College P-12 just some on the list.
“Connecting kinders with schools offers so many opportunities for our littlest learners – I’m so excited hundreds of children will soon be able to start kinder at their local school,” Ms Blandthorn said.
Locating 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.
“We’re building hundreds of kinders at schools across the state, helping to meet local demand for kindergarten and making life simpler for hard-working parents and carers,” Ms Blandthorn said.
