Universal access to quality early childhood education for three-year-old children is a key initiative under Set Up for Success: An Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT. From the start of 2024, free three-year-old preschool will be available to all Canberra families for 300 hours per year. The three-year-old preschool program will be delivered through participating Early Childhood Education and Care services (long day care and non-government school settings). Over 130 services across the ACT have partnered to deliver three-year-old preschool in 2024.

A list of partner provider services is now available on the Education Directorate website, along with Frequently Asked Questions and further information for families.