The Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.
December 2025
What was approved
Approved for Tomaree Community College Inc
$18,871 was approved by
Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2025Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
Port StephensAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Wagga Wagga Christian College
$212,156 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2025Location of the project
Wagga WaggaLocation of the recipient
Wagga WaggaAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026August 2025
What was approved
Approved for KU Children's Services
$331,746 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
August 2025Location of the project
Port StephensLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for HOPEPOINT ELC LIMITED
Amount reflects service funding transfer approved 14/08/2025 by the Manager, Community and Mobile Preschool Funding, Early Childhood Outcomes
$232,948 was approved by
Manager, Community and Mobile Preschool Funding, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
August 2025Location of the project
Canterbury-BankstownLocation of the recipient
Canterbury-BankstownAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026July 2025
What was approved
Approved for Fairfield City Council
$287,814 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
FairfieldLocation of the recipient
FairfieldAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for West Bathurst Pre-School
$250,829 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
Bathurst RegionalLocation of the recipient
Bathurst RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Big Fat Smile Group Ltd
$147,093 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
WollondillyLocation of the recipient
WollongongAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Snowy Valleys Council
$177,423 was approved by
Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
July 2025Location of the project
Snowy ValleysLocation of the recipient
Snowy ValleysAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026June 2025
What was approved
Approved for KU Children's Services
$433,208 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
Canterbury-BankstownLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
$411,441 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
Northern BeachesLocation of the recipient
Northern BeachesAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026May 2025
What was approved
Approved for Southside Montessori Pre-School
$117,460 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Georges RiverLocation of the recipient
Georges RiverAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Limited
$396,373 was approved by
Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
WilloughbyLocation of the recipient
WilloughbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026December 2024
What was approved
Approved for Byron Bay Pre-School Inc
$176,901 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
Byron Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Byron Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Gainmara Birrilee Pre-School Association Inc
$447,711 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
Brewarrina Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Brewarrina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Moruya Pre-School Kindergarten
$636,710 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
Eurobodalla Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Eurobodalla Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for NextSense
Recipient updated to reflect correct name (previously Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children). Amount includes funding adjustment approved on 18/08/2025 by the Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood Outcomes
$709,003 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
City of Parramatta CouncilLocation of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for The Northern Nursery School Ltd
$943,182 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
Mosman Municipal CouncilLocation of the recipient
Mosman Municipal CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA PROPERTY TRUST (NSW)
Amount includes funding adjustment approved 16/10/2025 by the Director, Sector Progams, Early Childhood Outcomes
$504,516 was approved by
Executive Director, Programs and Local Operations, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
December 2024Location of the project
City of Parramatta CouncilLocation of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026October 2024
What was approved
Approved for Aberdare Pre-School Inc
$996,379 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Cessnock City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Cessnock City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Aberdeen Pre-School
$502,188 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Upper Hunter Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Upper Hunter Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Adelong Pre-School Inc
$369,315 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Snowy Valleys CouncilLocation of the recipient
Snowy Valleys CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Adventureland Pre-School Inc
$553,179 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Armidale Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
Armidale Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Albury Pre-School Inc
Amount includes funding adjustment approved 02/07/2025 by the Deputary Secretary, Early Childhood Outcomes
$1,762,118 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Albury City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Albury City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for All Saints Pre-School Albion Park Inc
$575,588 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Shellharbour City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Shellharbour City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Alstonville Community Preschool Incorporated
$1,170,850 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Ballina Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Ballina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn
$1,757,364 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Wagga Wagga City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Wagga Wagga City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn
$761,385 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Wagga Wagga City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Wagga Wagga City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for ANGLICAN SCHOOLS CORPORATION
$451,960 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Shoalhaven City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Shoalhaven City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for ANGLICAN SCHOOLS CORPORATION
$900,951 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Shoalhaven City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Shoalhaven City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Anglicare NSW South NSW West and ACT
$280,638 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Out of NSWLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Anglicare NSW South NSW West and ACT
$671,052 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Out of NSWLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Anzac Village Pre-School Association Inc
$778,989 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Liverpool City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Liverpool City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Arden Anglican Pre-School Kindergarten
$363,222 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
The Council of the Shire of HornsbyLocation of the recipient
The Council of the Shire of HornsbyAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Ariah Park Pre-School Association Inc
Amount includes funding adjustment approved on 25/08/2025 by the Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood Outcomes
$247,220 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Temora Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Temora Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Armidale Community Pre-School Inc
$885,886 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Armidale Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
Armidale Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Armidale Montessori Pre-School Inc
$265,677 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Armidale Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
Armidale Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Arncliffe Pre-School Inc
$848,562 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Bayside CouncilLocation of the recipient
Bayside CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Austral Community Pre-School Inc
$697,546 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Liverpool City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Liverpool City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for AVALON MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION
$266,623 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Northern Beaches CouncilLocation of the recipient
Northern Beaches CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Awabakal Ltd
$468,228 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Newcastle City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Newcastle City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Awabakal Ltd
$500,516 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Newcastle City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Newcastle City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Ballina Fox Street Pre-School Inc
$878,367 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Ballina Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Ballina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Ballina River Street Children's Centre Inc
$1,055,257 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Ballina Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Ballina Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Bambi Kindergarten Association Inc
Amount includes funding adjustment approved on 28/10/2025 by the Director, Sector Programs, Early Childhood Outcomes
$643,941 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Campbelltown City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Campbelltown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Bankstown Community Resource Group Inc
$957,422 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilLocation of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Bankstown Montessori Association Inc
$253,805 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilLocation of the recipient
Canterbury-Bankstown CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Baradine Pre-School Inc
$510,779 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Warrumbungle Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Warrumbungle Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Barraba Pre-School Inc
$415,682 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Tamworth Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
Tamworth Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Baulkham Hills Preschool Kindergarten Inc
$842,697 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
The Hills Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
The Hills Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026What was approved
Approved for Beacon Hill Community Kindergarten Assoc Ltd
$853,275 was approved by
Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood OutcomesDate approved
October 2024Location of the project
Northern Beaches CouncilLocation of the recipient
Northern Beaches CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
553
Applications received
553
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools
Program term
From 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2025 with acquittals due by Jul 2026