An early learning centre will be built in Portarlington the state government has announced.
In the recent Victorian State Budget, the treasurer confirmed that 50 new government-owned and affordable early learning centres will be built across Victoria in locations with the greatest need.
These centres will offer affordable childcare and free kinder to local families.
One of the centres will be established in the Portarlington Statistical Area 2 region, which includes the growing suburb of St Leonards.
To determine the best location for the centre, which is being delivered as part of the state’s Best Start, Best Life reforms, the state is working closely with local government and other stakeholders to understand where the greatest need for childcare is.
“Having access to affordable childcare for families on the Bellarine is so important – giving parents, particularly mothers, more options to get back to work while giving their children the best possible start in life,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
“With the growth we have seen in the Portarlington and St Leonards area, it is vital we have services such as childcare. We know the Bellarine it’s a great place to raise a family and this new childcare service will ensure local families are supported.”
