Free Kinder 2025

The Free Kinder program is a Victorian Government initiative designed to provide all Victorian children with access to two years of high-quality kindergarten programs at no cost. This initiative aims to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

Free Kinder began in 2023 and continues into 30 April 2025.

Yes, We participating in the Free Kinder program at Kids Haven.

Eligible children attending Kids Haven in 2024 will receive Free Kinder payments of $2,050 across the school year for those enrolled in the 15-hour subsidized program (2 days or more). By selecting Kids Haven as your kinder provider, will receive funding to support program resources and ensure access to a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher for a minimum of 15 hours per week for each child.

• Victorian children turning 3 by April 30, 2025, are eligible for 3-year-old Free Kinder.
• Victorian children turning 4 by April 30, 2025, are eligible for 4-year-old Free Kinder.

Only one service can be nominated at a time, and each child can claim funding for one year of 3-year-old and one year of 4-year-old Kinder. A minimum enrolment of 2 days is required.

Children can only receive Free Kinder funding at one service. If your child attends more than one service, you must nominate which service will receive the funded kindergarten program and Free Kinder funding.

If your child moves to a new service, you’ll need to update your funding nomination to transfer the funding. Please contact your Director or Family Support to assist with this process.

Eligible children will receive weekly payments of $50 (totaling $2,050 over 41 weeks) throughout the school year for enrolments at one of our campuses.

To maximize financial benefits for families, the Free Kinder payment will be applied after the Commonwealth Childcare Subsidy (CCS) has been deducted from your fees.