It is one of 12 new or expanded kindergartens set to open in early 2025 across Victoria as part of the $14 billion Best Start, Best Reform program.
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt said the state government is helping families ditch the double drop-off, offering children a place to learn and thrive while providing a smoother transition to school.
“Our landmark investments are delivering quality early childhood education for local families, building hundreds of new kinders on or near local schools, and making life easier for busy parents and carers,” Ms Stitt said.
Echuca 208 Primary School has more than 500 students from Prep to Grade 6 at its High St site, where it relocated in 1995.
The state government last week appointed Melbourne-based Foreground Architecture to design the new Echuca kindergarten.
Foreground Architecture, located in Carlton, will also design the new kindergartens at Mildura South Primary School and Kerang South Primary School.
“Building these new kinders is about delivering modern, tailored early learning facilities to local families across Victoria – so that every child gets the best start,” Ms Stitt said.
“The facilities will deliver children a high-quality early learning experience and will be designed in consultation with school communities and local councils.”
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