2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care – New Services

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$5,000 - $200,000

26 Mar, 2026 - 31 Dec, 2026

NSW

Department of Education, NSW, Australia

ecec.funding@det.nsw.edu.au

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Grant Description

The 2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care program aims to improve affordability, support quality uplift, and drive improved outcomes in preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 years in eligible long day care services in NSW. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $200,000 to incentivise enrolment and attendance in quality early childhood education before school.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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