3-year-old preschool is coming to long day care from 2026

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Reforming the early childhood system

We have 4 reform pillars to improve outcomes for our South Australian children

  • Universal preschool

    South Australia's 3-year-olds will have access to quality preschool programs as part of the state's roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026 to 2032.
  • Growing the workforce

    A skilled and well-supported early childhood education workforce is critical to delivering an early childhood system that gives children the best possible start.
  • Empowering Aboriginal children

    We will work with Aboriginal leadership and organisations to help empower children to embrace their identity and culture, language and family through respectful relationships, culturally rich and inclusive play-based curriculum and cultural safety.
  • Connecting services for the best start

    Building a connected early years system will support families through providing multiple entry points to seek information about parenting and early childhood development.
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