Election promises have begun in the lead up to 24 March with the Labor government saying funds will be made available to improve Far North Queensland kindergartens should they retain office.

27 kindies in Far North Queensland will be eligible to access up to $200,000 for infrastructure upgrades such as painting, new playgrounds, bathrooms or kitchens and other upgrades.

“These grants will increase the quality of our kindergartens and give Far North Queensland children the best start in learning and life,” Cook MP Jason O'Brien said.

Premier Anna Bligh said 'Kindergarten Plus' would build on her target of universal kindergarten access for all Queensland children by 2014.
 
“Kindergarten Plus contains $20 million worth of initiatives to make kindergarten services even better for our children,” she said.

“With this policy we will renovate, refurbish, and re-equip kindergarten rooms across the State to create even better learning and play environments."
 
“Over 69 per cent of children are now enrolled in a kindergarten program, starting from a base participation rate of 29 per cent in 2008 and 121 extra services will be open by 2013," she said.
 
Mossman Community Kindergarten and Port Douglas Community Kindergarten would be eligible to apply for the funding in the event of a Labor win. 

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