Victorian premier calls for long-term commitment to kindergarten funding from federal government

Victoria wants the commonwealth to extend funding which entitles pre-schoolers to 15 hours of free kindergarten a week.

The federal government agreed to fund five hours of kindergarten per week for children, on top of the state government's 10 hours a week.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the agreement needs to be extended for more than just 12 months at a time.

"Victoria needs an ongoing, sustainable funding agreement with the federal government to ensure our kids can continue to access 15 hours of kindergarten beyond this year," Mr Andrews said.