What is kindergarten
Kindergarten educational programs focus on an individual child's strengths and abilities. Educators plan a play-based program to extend each child’s learning and development.
Programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
For further information on kindergarten: Kinder: Best Start, Best Life
Central Registration Scheme (CRS) for Participating Kindergarten
The Central Registration Scheme provides families one easily accessible way to register their child in kindergarten without having to work through the different processes and priorities used by individual kindergarten providers.
Council manages registrations and allocation for participating kindergartens.
It includes standalone kindergarten programs only. Please go to the Long Day Care page if you want to register for an integrated program.
Register for kindergarten using our Central Registration Scheme (CRS) from 1 April for the following year attendance.
You need to register your child each year for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten.
CRS Participating Programs
These are standalone kindergartens that participate in the Central Registration Scheme (CRS).
Non-CRS Participating Programs
These are standalone kindergarten that do not participate in the Central Registration Scheme. Please contact these kindergartens directly .
When your child is eligible to attend kindergarten
Eligibility for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten
A child must be 3 or 4 years of age by April 30 in the year they attend kindergarten.
A 3 year old can only attend kindergarten after their 3rd Birthday.
In Victoria, a child cannot attend more than one State Government funded Kindergarten program at the same time.
To check child age eligibility, use the calculator at Sending your child to kinder.
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Need help?
Email [email protected].
We aim to contact you within 3 business days after receiving your enquiry.
Or call our Kindergarten Central Registration team on 9298 8000.
