Charishma Kaliyanda, the Member for Liverpool, has welcomed the nearing of completion of three new public preschools soon to open in the 2168.
Expressions of interest are open for three more new public preschools at Cartwright, Heckenberg and Miller Public Schools, bringing high-quality, fee-free early learning closer to even more families across the 2168.
The first of 100 public preschools delivered by the Minns Labor Government was opened at Gulyangarri Public School in the Liverpool CBD in 2024. A fifth public preschool in the Liverpool electorate is under construction in Cecil Hills.
Together, these five new public preschools represent a major expansion of access to public early learning for families across the Liverpool electorate.
The new preschools are co-located on existing public school sites, helping children build connections with their school community and supporting a smoother transition from preschool into kindergarten.
Co-location also makes life easier for families, particularly parents with older children attending the same school, by simplifying pick-up and drop-off.
Each new preschool will include purpose-built learning areas, staff facilities, a kitchen, amenities and landscaped outdoor spaces.
The five new public preschools across the Liverpool electorate form part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic $769 million investment to deliver 100 new public preschools across NSW.
The investment will double the number of public preschools in NSW, with more than 9,000 children to benefit from access to fee-free, high-quality early education in their local community.
Charishma Kaliyanda, Member for Liverpool said:
““Liverpool was where this historic rollout began, with Gulyangarri becoming the first of 100 new public preschools to open across NSW.
“Now we’re getting ready to welcome children at another three new public preschools in Cartwright, Heckenberg and Miller. It’s part of Labor’s commitment to investing in the 2168 after years of neglect by the Liberals.
“Having these preschools located on public school grounds will help our youngest learners become familiar with their school community and make that transition into kindergarten a little easier.
“This is a huge investment in our local kids and families, and I’m incredibly proud that Liverpool continues to be at the heart of the biggest expansion of public preschool education in NSW history.
“I encourage families interested in the 2168 and surrounds to submit an expression of interest now.”
