What is Kindergarten Funding?

The Victorian Government offers free kindergarten funding for eligible children to support their learning and development in the year before they start school.

This funding covers 15 hours of kindergarten per week, which can be used at any approved kindergarten program in Victoria. Our Kindergarten programs will receive funding directly from the Victorian Government, so your family is not out of pocket (and don’t have to claim the savings back).

The Free Kinder Funding program is designed to ensure all children have access to the benefits of early learning and gives them a strong foundation for a successful school experience.

What does this mean for you?

Happy Days gives the money from the government, directly back to the families. This means that a credit of $50 per week will be added to your account, lowering you fortnightly fees by $100.

Who is eligible?

-Victorian children who turn 3 years old by 30th April, 2024 are eligible for the 3-year-old Kindergarten Funding.
-Victorian children who turn 4 years old by 30th April, 2024 are eligible for the 4-year-old Kindergarten Funding.
-Only one service can be nominated at a time.
-Only one year each of the 3 year old and 4 year old Kinder funding can be claimed.
- A minimum of 2 days enrolment is required.

What if my child attends more than one service?

Children can only receive Kinder funding at one service. If a child attends more than one service, the family must nominate which service they will receive their funded kindergarten program and therefore their Kinder funding. If your child attends a community kindergarten, the funding will automatically be allocated to them over Happy Days.