Kinder services could be slashed in Melbourne’s outer east
A council has sparked outrage over its plan to reduce sessional kindergarten services, leaving families and staff in limbo.
Early Education
Vic teacher explains better way to teach kids
A Swedish native is giving Australian kids in Melbourne a taste of Scandinavian education, taking the classroom to another level.
First areas to get pre-prep classes revealed
These are the areas that will get the first free pre-prep classes as part of Victoria’s childcare overhaul. See when it will be rolled out in your suburb or town.
Parents spend $100k to send kids to public schools
Victorian parents will have to fork out thousands more than their interstate counterparts to send their child to a government school.
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Bold plan to crack down on exorbitant childcare
Childcare centres will be stopped from charging exorbitant fees under a radical plan, as well as banned from offering “gimmicks”.
The ‘impending disaster’ facing childcare centres
A crippling shortfall in this area has experts warning that Victorian childcare centres are facing “an impending disaster”.
Families making extreme sacrifices to save on childcare
The soaring cost of childcare has seen families forced to make extreme sacrifices and lifestyle changes just to afford some days in early learning.
Kids as young as five considering self-harm
Children as young as five are seeking help for self-harm and suicidal concerns, as Victorian schools deal with an unprecedented surge in tragic deaths.
Are you paying too much for childcare?
Families in the city are paying twice as much for childcare as those in the country but the soaring cost doesn’t necessarily mean better quality. See how your centre compares.
The childcare centres putting kids at risk
Shocking failures at childcare centres have been uncovered, with some exposing kids to potential hazards. Check the standards at your centre.
How families are being short-changed in childcare subsidies
Victorian families have been forced to withdraw their kids from childcare after a bungle with support subsidies left them unable to afford fees.
Childcare costs slashed in Budget win for families
Childcare costs will be cut in a $1.7 billion Budget boost to help mums get back to work. SEE HOW MUCH YOU’LL SAVE.
Broken bones, burns: How Vic childcare centres are failing kids
Thousands of children are suffering trauma and illness in daycare as the rate of serious incidents soars. See full list of centres.
Parents slam post-pandemic fee hike
Parents have hit out at childcare centres raising their fees, saying it’s totally “out of step” and could stop mums returning to work.
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