Nathan Hagarty, Member for Leppington has strongly welcomed the Minns Labor Government’s biggest investment in public preschools in NSW history.
Families in Leppington will benefit from expanded access to early childhood education as the NSW Government unveils the locations for 100 new public preschools across the state.
Co-located at public primary schools, the new public preschools will be built over the next three years in areas of greatest need across NSW, including 5 in Leppington.
Across Leppington the NSW Government have committed to building co-located public preschools at:
- Eschol Park Public School
- Greenway Park Public School
- Kearns Public School
- Leppington Public School
- Robert Townson Public School
After more than a decade of decline in learning outcomes, the NSW Government will prioritise quality education in the early years, giving every child the best start for success.
The NSW Government is investing a record $769 million to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027, including delivering preschools at new public primary schools.
Co-locating public preschools with existing schools will ensure children are ready for kindergarten and will assist busy working families with cost-of-living pressures, help avoid the double drop off, and make the transition to school as seamless as possible.
This is part of the NSW Labor Government’s historic investment in early childhood education, which includes a $60 million commitment to build and upgrade 50 preschools on non-government school sites in areas of greatest educational need.
The NSW Government has also committed up to $29.4 million to expand the number of early childhood workers in NSW through a scholarship program, which has seen a record number of applications. The Government has also provided $17 million to support capital works for early childhood services in areas of need.
Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty said:
“I am thrilled that Leppington will be home to five new public preschools.
"By co-locating preschools with primary schools, we're simplifying life for families and setting children up for a smooth educational journey.
“This is more than an investment in schools, but an investment in our children’s futures and the future of Leppington.”
DATE: 19 FEBRUARY 2024
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