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- Four Year Old Kindergarten (Preschool)
- Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme
- Applications
- Children with additional needs
- Child Care Centre Based Kindergarten
- Translations
As of 1 July 2009, the application fee for Concession Card Holders has been removed..
Four Year Old Kindergarten (Preschool)
Why should my child attend?
Kindergarten (Preschool) is an important program for all four-year-old children to attend. Evidence shows that a quality kindergarten experience provides young children with the opportunities to improve skills that are important for life, including being ready for school.
When should my child attend?
Four-year-old kindergarten is a one year program for children the year before they start school for approximately 10-12 hours per week.
What is the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, children must turn four years of age by 30 April in the year of kindergarten attendance.
All children are eligible for one year of four-year-old kindergarten under funding provided by the State Government to kindergartens.
What concessions are available?
Ten hours of kindergarten per week is free for eligible concession card holders.
DEECD applies strict eligibility criteria for a second year of funded kindergarten. If a child is eligible, applications for a second year of funding are prepared by the kindergarten teacher in consultation with parents and early childhood specialist if required.
Who runs the kindergartens?
Kindergartens are managed by volunteer parent Committees of Management elected each year at an Annual General Meeting, or by professional early childhood organisations. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) regularly monitor kindergartens to ensure standards are maintained and funding conditions are met.
Information about programs, session times and fees are available from each kindergarten.
For more detailed information the full Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme document can be accessed from RELATED DOWNLOADS on the right hand side of this page.
Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme
The City of Whittlesea operates a Central Enrolment Scheme for four-year-old kindergarten. There are 26 kindergartens within the municipality, and you may choose to nominate your child to attend any one of these.
A listing of all kindergartens and locality map are available to download from RELATED DOWNLOADS on the right hand side of this page.
To register for three-year-old kindergarten, apply directly to the kindergarten of your choice.
Children attending a three-year-old kindergarten program are not automatically allocated placement for 4 year old kindergarten at the same centre.
Applications are processed by date of receipt by Council and allocated accordingly.
Applications
Please apply using the Four-year-old Kindergarten Application Form.
Forms are also available from:
- Kindergartens
- Maternal and Child Health Centres
- Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Supporting documents
The following items must be provided to process your application:
- Proof of child’s birth
- Proof of residency in the City of Whittlesea
- A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00
- A copy of the Health Care Card, if applicable (no application fee required)
Non residents must provide proof of primary child care and/or work arrangements within the municipality.
Priority access is given to families living, working and studying within the City of Whittlesea.
Submitting your application
Completed application forms must be returned to:
Kindergarten Central Enrolments
City of Whittlesea
Personal Delivery:
25 Ferres Boulevard
SOUTH MORANG
Melway Ref: 183 A10
Mail:
Locked Bag 1
BUNDOORA MDC 3083
Email
cslo@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
(for credit card payment only)
Fax:
9409 9869
(for credit card payment only)
Important Dates
1. Applications are accepted from 1 March each year, for two years prior to the year of kindergarten attendance.
2. Applications close at 5 pm on 31 May of the year prior to attendance at kindergarten.
3. Placement offers are made by Council in writing in order of receipt of application commencing in June of the year prior to the kindergarten year.
Changes to your Application
Council must be notified of:
- Kindergarten preference changes
- Change of address or contact phone number.
Contact Council on (03) 9217 2242 or email cslo@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to have a Change of Information form sent to you, or access the form from RELATED DOWNLOADS on the right hand side of this page.
Children with additional needs
Please indicate additional needs on the Kindergarten Application Form. Additional needs could include developmental delay, a medical condition, illness or family situation. This information is necessary to apply for additional resources to support your child or family situation if required.
Child Care Centre Based Kindergarten
Some childcare centres also offer 4 year old kindergarten programs. To obtain a list of these child care centres phone Council on (03) 9217 2242 or access the list from RELATED DOWNLOADS on the right hand side of this page.
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