Three Whittlesea kindergartens will received major upgrades following a $13 million grant from the state government.
The funding, which will be added to money from Whittlesea council, will be used to upgrade and redevelop the Dalton Road Kindergarten in Thomastown, Derby Meadows Preschool in Epping and The Stables Kindergarten in Mill Park.
Council said the improvements will create up to 194 new kindergarten places.
The Stables Kindergarten will be rebuilt as a two-room facility, opening in early 2027.
Offering up to 118 kindergarten places, the new centre will feature a modern learning space and brand-new outdoor play area.
The redevelopments at Dalton Road Kindergarten and Derby Meadows Preschool will create integrated early years facilities that combine kindergarten and maternal and child health services.
Council said this will provide families with a one-stop space for essential services.
These centres will each offer up to 118 kindergarten places by early 2028, improving access and outcomes for children and families.
Mayor Aidan McLindon said the upgrades will enable more families to access kindergarten close to home.
