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Four-Year-Old-Kindergarten is becoming Pre-Prep

Pre-Prep Children Published Tuesday, 07th October 2025

We want to hear your from you.

Families are receiving greater access to early childhood education as part of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life initiative. Four-Year-Old-Kindergarten is becoming Pre-Prep, with families able to access up to 20 hours of Pre-Prep from 2027. 

Council is inviting parents, carers of young children, and people planning for a family to share their thoughts on the upcoming transition via an online survey and upcoming focus group sessions. 
Your input will assist Council and Service Providers in preparing for the delivery of Pre-Prep in South Gippsland.

To have your say on how Council can help local families make the most of this new initiative, click here. 

You are also invited to attend one of our upcoming focus group sessions:

  • Korumburra: Wednesday 8 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Karmai Community Children’s Centre.
  • Loch: Tuesday 14 October, 10.30am to 11.30am at Loch Recreation Reserve.
  • Leongatha: Tuesday 14 October, 4.00pm to 5.00pm at Leongatha Early Learning Centre.
  • Toora: Tuesday 21 October, 11.00am to 12.00pm at Toora Primary School.