We manage a central registration system for funded kindergarten places at 14 community-based (sessional) kindergartens in Glen Eira.
Children in Victoria can attend two years of funded kindergarten before starting school:
Kindergarten programs are offered through community-based kindergartens (sessional), long day care centres, early learning centres, and schools. You can choose the option that best suits your child and family.
If you are interested in arranging a tour, please contact the kindergarten directly.
Families with children born between 1 January and 30 April need to make an informed decision about which year they would like their child to commence school and therefore which year their child will attend a kindergarten program.
If you are unsure which year your child should attend kindergarten, talk to your local kindergarten educator, an educator in a long daycare centre, your Maternal and Child Health nurse or check the 'When to start' calculator.
To be eligible to attend three-year-old kindergarten, your child must turn three by 30 April in the year they attend kindergarten.
Children enrolled in three-year-old kindergarten will transition on to four-year-old kindergarten the following year. You will register for three- and four-year-old kinder at the same time.
Some children may be eligible to access one additional year of either three- or four-year-old kindergarten. This decision is made in consultation with the kindergarten, families and the Department of Education. For further information parents are encouraged to refer to the Department of Education’s guidelines Does my child need an additional year of kindergarten.
Refer to the table below to guide as to which year your child should attend.
To be eligible to attend four-year-old kindergarten, your child must turn four years of age by 30 April in the year they attend kindergarten.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from a refugee or asylum seeker background, and children who have had contact with Child Protection services (this includes children who were supported by the Access to Early Learning program in their three-year-old kindergarten year), can access between 16 to 25 hours per week of funded four-year-old kindergarten (Pre-Prep), or as advised by the Department of Education.
From 2028, children who hold a Commonwealth concession card, or who have a parent or guardian who holds one, and children who are part of a multiple birth (triplets or more) will be eligible for up to 25 hours per week of funded four‑year‑old kindergarten (Pre‑Prep), or as advised by the Department of Education.
Children enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten will typically move on to school the following year.
Some children may be eligible to access one additional year of either three- or four-year-old kindergarten. This decision is made in consultation with the kindergarten, families and the Department of Education. For further information parents are encouraged to refer to the Department of Education’s guidelines Does my child need an additional year of kindergarten.
Refer to the table below to guide as to which year your child should attend.
We encourage parents to attend their child's Key Ages and Stages visits at a Maternal and Child Health Centre.
Your child must be vaccinated, and their immunisations recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register. To find out more visit Immunising your child.
• The main registration period is 1–7 May; registrations remain open after this period.
• Registrations submitted between 1–7 May may be prioritised.
Use the table below to find out when to apply based on your child’s date of birth.
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Date of birth |
Apply from | Attend 3-year-old kindergarten | Attend 4-year-old kindergarten |
| 1 May 2021 – 30 April 2022 | Open | 2026 complete online form | |
| 1 May 2022 – 30 April 2023 | Open | 2026 complete online form | 2027 complete online form |
| 1 May 2023 – 30 April 2024 | Open 1 May 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
If you are unsure if you have previously registered contact us on 03 9524 3333.
Kindergarten is free at participating sessional kindergartens.
A fee offset applies at long day care services.
Some services may charge additional levies (for example, an administration fee). Please check directly with the service.
All funded kindergarten programs in Victoria:
Glen Eira City Council’s Central Registration Scheme manages the allocation of funded kindergarten places on behalf of 14 participating community-based services.
These criteria must be used when prioritising first year registrations.
This applies to a child who is approved for a second year of funded three-year-old kindergarten*.
Children at risk of abuse or neglect, including children in out of home care.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
Asylum seeker and refugee children. Asylum seeker and refugee children.
Children eligible for the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy
Children with additional needs, defined as children who:
A resident that has two (or more) children registering for places in three- and four-year-old kindergarten respectively at the same kindergarten service in the same year.
A child/ren of a resident of Glen Eira.
A non-resident of Glen Eira who works or studies in Glen Eira and has two (or more) children registering for places in three- and four-year-old kindergarten respectively at the same kindergarten
A child/ren of a non-resident of Glen Eira who works or studies in Glen Eira.
A non-resident of Glen Eirawho has two (or more) children registering for places in three- and four-year-old kindergarten respectively at the same kindergarten service in the same year.
Any other child.
*Eligible children can access up to three years of funded kindergarten.
**High priority child applications will be accepted and prioritised at any time.
These criteria must be used when prioritising second year registrations.
This applies to a child who is approved for a second year of funded four-year-old kindergarten*.
Children at risk of abuse or neglect, including children in out of home care.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children
Asylum seeker and refugee children. Asylum seeker and refugee children.
Children eligible for the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy
Children with additional needs, defined as children who:
A resident who has current three-year-old child registering for a place in a four-year-old program at the same service.
A child/ren of a resident of Glen Eira. A child/ren of a resident of Glen Eira.
A non-resident of Glen Eira who works or studies in Glen Eira who has a current three-year-old child registering for a place in a four-year-old program at the same service.
A non-resident of Glen Eira who has a current three-year-old child registering for a place in a four-year-old program at the same service.
A child/ren of a non-resident of Glen Eira who works or studies in Glen Eira.
Any other child.
*Eligible children can access up to three years of funded kindergarten.
**High priority child applications will be accepted and prioritised at any time.
Kindergarten is an important part of your child's development. To find out how to choose the right education and care options for your family, visit:
You can apply for kindergarten or update your existing registration using the buttons below.
Important: If you change your kindergarten preference without changing your address, the date you make the change will be used as your new registration.
Get in touch online at kindergarten@gleneira.vic.gov.au or call 9524 3333.
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