Building Early Learning Places Program

The Building Early Learning Places Program (the program) aims to increase the accessibility and affordability of quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) by supporting eligible not-for-profit operators to create additional licensed ECEC places for 0 to 6 years old children in community preschool or long day care settings.

This is a targeted program and only applicants that plan to deliver ECEC places for priority groups as identified in the Program Guidelines are eligible to apply for the program.

The program will prioritise capital works projects that are shovel ready and applicants must demonstrate that they can commence the build within 12 months of receiving a successful outcome letter.

Application opens: Monday 11 November 2024

Application closes: Sunday 9 March 2025

If you have any questions, please contact us at capital.works@det.nsw.edu.au or by phone on 1800 619 113.

We strongly encourage you to make use of the support resources available to you to prepare a high-quality application. These include:

• Building Early Learning Places Program Guidelines
• Building Early Learning Places Program Application Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Project Development and Planning Support Procedure
• Application resources

Please refer to the Project Development and Planning Support Procedure to determine whether you are eligible for individual support from industry professionals to prepare your application and information on how to opt-in for this service. To fully reap the benefits of this support, we encourage you to review the eligibility and sign up as soon as possible. Late applications will not be accepted.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations may also be able to access additional support provided by a sector strengthening partner.