The biggest expansion of public preschools in NSW history continues with construction now under way for a new preschool in Kogarah.

Co-located with Kingsgrove Public School, the new preschool will offer high-quality early learning to support children’s transition into kindergarten and make drop off and pick up easier for families with children already at the school.

In addition to state-of-the-art learning areas, the new preschool will include staff facilities, a kitchen, toilet facilities and landscaped outdoor play areas.

The public preschool will open by early 2027 and once complete, will provide places for up to 80 children per week.

Kingsgrove Public Preschool forms part of the Minns Labor Government’s $769 million commitment to build 100 public preschools across the state, 80 of which are now under construction.

These new public preschools are the first built in NSW in almost 20 years, providing a sharp contrast to the former Liberal National government, which failed to build a single public preschool in its twelve years in office.

Across the wider Kogarah area, major school infrastructure projects include the major upgrade of Kogarah Public School and the co-educational upgrade to support the new Bayside High School.

More than $5 million worth of school maintenance and local projects are also underway, delivering modern, fit-for-purpose facilities for local students and families.

Public schools in Kogarah are also supporting a growing number of talented high-potential students under the Inspire program, following the Minns Labor Government announcement of gifted education pathways now available in every public school.

At Kingsgrove Public School, students are supported through STEM learning pathways, and creative potential is fostered through visual arts and performing arts.

The expansion of facilities is matched by an increase in teaching staff across schools, with teacher vacancies in NSW public schools reaching a 12-year low at the start of the 2026 school year.

Premier and Member for Kogarah Chris Minns said:

“This is about giving local kids the best possible start before they even step into kindergarten.

“This new preschool at Kingsgrove will make life easier for local families, with high-quality early learning right next to the primary school.

“It’s part of our plan to invest in education from the very beginning, building preschools, schools and classrooms for growing communities like ours.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“We want to ensure every child can access high-quality early learning.

“New public preschools like Kingsgrove will set children up for success from day one, making the transition to kindergarten easier and delivering modern environments where students can thrive.

“Together with our historic investment in school infrastructure, the Minns Labor Government is working hard to give every child in NSW the best start in life.”

Kingsgrove Public School Principal Sarah Fermanis said:

“At Kingsgrove Public School we support high potential and gifted students through extension programs, academic competitions and leadership opportunities, ensuring every student is challenged to develop their strengths and reach their full potential..

“We’re excited to welcome preschool students to our school community, giving children the opportunity to start their learning journey here and build strong foundations for the years ahead.

“Children that attend preschool are more likely to arrive at primary school with a skillset in place to really engage in learning. This contributes to a ripple effect, with benefits seen throughout the school years and later in life.”