Early Start will give early years scholarships to children who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend pre-primary because of its growing costs. This assistance will require that the income of applying family/caregiver falls below national poverty line. Financial aid will support paying minimum registration requirements, two nutritious meals and selected learning materials.

Priority services targeted by the ECD Scholarship supports children from age 4 starting pre-primary school including facilitating transition to school. Other range of supports includes screening of learning special needs, acquisition of birth registration and limited household cash transfer for approved needs.