Bush kinder coming to Ranges’ kindergartens
Kindergartens in the Macedon Ranges have received bush kinder grants, with $900,000 in government funding supporting 150 Victorian kindergartens. Eighty-eight kindergartens, including Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creek and Woodend, and Romsey Early Learning, will start new bush kinder programs with a $6000 grant each. The remaining 62 kindergartens will enhance existing nature-based programs, such as Daylesford Community Child Care. Bush kinder programs encourage outdoor learning and exploration in natural environments, promoting children's health, wellbeing, and development.