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Kindergartens

How to enrol your child in kindergarten, the benefits, resources, and helpful information, and picking a kindergarten that suits your child's needs.

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Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES)
CRES provides a simple, fair registration process that ensures equal access to funded places across Casey.
Best Start, Best Life reforms
This Victorian Government’s initiative improves early learning access, quality and outcomes for all children.
When can my child begin kindergarten
Use our age calculator to see when your child can start 3- or 4-year-old kindergarten, and learn about program options and funding.
Find a kindergarten
Use our interactive map to find your nearest kindergarten.
Council managed kindergartens
Contact details and information for our Council-managed kindergartens.
Independently managed kindergartens
Contact details and information for our independently run kindergartens.

How and when to enrol your child

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Expression of interest for kindergarten
Information on when and how to submit an expression of interest form for your child to start kindergarten.
Registrations for kindergarten
Details of when and how to register your child for kindergarten.
2026 kindergarten timetable
View the 2026 kindergarten timetables for dates and session times.
2027 kindergarten timetable
View the 2027 kindergarten timetables for proposed dates and session times.
2026 kindergarten offers
View information on when and how kindergarten placements are offered for 2026.
2027 kindergarten offers
View information on when and how kindergarten placements are offered for 2027.
Transferring kindergartens and sessions
Information on requesting a transfer to another kindergarten or session.
Enrolment
Information on finalising your child’s enrolment before starting kindergarten, including immunisation requirements.
Orientation
Information orientation sessions before your child starts kindergarten.
Additional support for children at kindergarten
Information on support for children with extra needs, including the Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) program.
Guidelines and Information Resources
Information regarding our Central Registration and Enrolment scheme.