2. Kindergartens

4. Strategic plan Kindergartens continue to be an area of major priority in our 2012 – 2013 strategic plan. During 2012 – 2013 we will: produce an updated report on the status of councils’ planning for the implementation of the reforms for use as an advocacy tool for additional planning resources for councils and funding for delivery and infrastructure.2012 – 2013 strategic plan

5. seek changes in the bilateral agreement between the Victorian and Australian Governments to address local government issues. advocate for state – national workforce strategies to increase, align and address Productivity Commission recommendations. conduct a campaign for capital funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments to provide the required early years’ service infrastructure.

7. Long day care & integrated children’s centres Long day care and integrated children's centres provide education and care for children from birth to school age. Services generally operate for at least 10 hours a day from Monday to Friday for a minimum of 48 weeks each year. Many of these services also offer a kindergarten program which is integrated into the education and care program.

9. References: - Copyright (c) 2006 Wellington Region Free Kindergartens Association - Great Tilden Oast, Tilden Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 9A

12. 3- Put true (T) or false (F) next to each of the following sentences: a. Many of long day care and integrated children's centers offer a kindergarten program as well (................) b. The targeted children age of long day care and integrated children's centers is within the normal school age (.................)