Opportunities for Northern Tablelands preschool children will be part of a $6 million infrastructure investment, which will provide support for about 400 new preschool places across the state.
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Local State MP Adam Marshall said where there was evidence of high need and growing demand, grants would allow local preschools to build, extend or renovate facilities to increase preschool places .
“There are more children attending preschool for 600 hours in the year before school than ever before, and I’m pleased the government is making sure our services are supported,” Mr Marshall said.
“Looking forward, population data shows the number of preschool-aged children in NSW will increase by six per cent by 2021 and locally, there are many preschools that are at or very close to capacity now."
He said this round of capital works funding was integral to ensuring enough space for an anticipated increase in enrollments across our region.
“Children and families living in growth areas require high-quality preschool services that suit their needs and I encourage our local preschools to take advantage of this funding opportunity,” Mr Marshall said.
Applications for capital works grants are now open and close on November 2. Further information and applications can be found here.