Now Open: 2026 Kinder Registrations

Published on 05 May 2025

Three- and four-year-old kindergarten registrations are open for 2026.

Children are eligible to attend kindergarten in 2026 if they turn three or four before 30 April 2026.

Campaspe Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Mackrell encourages families to give their child the best start to learning by registering at a kindergarten that suits their needs.

“While registrations can be made at any time of year, registering for a first-round offer between 1 May and 30 June provides the best chance of securing a spot at your preferred kindergarten,” Cr Mackrell said.

“Many kindergartens will run open days throughout May, which is a great opportunity to learn about the programs available for your child in making such an important decision for their development.

“As Victorian children can complete up to two years of funded kindergarten, children born between 1 January and 30 April can begin three-year-old kindergarten the year they turn three or four, allowing families to decide how old their child will turn in their first year of school,” Cr Mackrell said.

For more information and a Starting Age calculator, visit vic.gov.au/sending-child-kinder or speak to your maternal and child health provider.

Families are encouraged to register their child online via Council’s website. Registration assistance is available by emailing [email protected] or you can call the team on 1300 666 535.

Please note that places are allocated to children by applying state government and local priority of access criteria, rather than by date of application.

In July, offers will be emailed to advise if your child has received a place at your preferred service or is on a waiting list. Reponses are required within seven days of your offer.  

Registrations for the following kindergartens are managed by Council:

· Berrimba Childcare, Echuca

· Brigid’s Light Early Learning Centre Echuca

· Colbinabbin Preschool

· Rushworth Kindergarten & Childcare Centre

· Shine Bright Echuca Anstruther St Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Echuca East Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Echuca Central Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Echuca South Community Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Girgarre Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Gunbower Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Fenaughty Street Kindergarten, Kyabram

· Shine Bright Kyabram P-12 Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Unwin Street Kyabram

· Shine Bright Lockington Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Rochester Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Stanhope Kindergarten

· Shine Bright Tongala Kindergarten

To be eligible for a first-round offer, registrations must be submitted prior to Monday, 30 June. For all information and to apply, visit www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/kindergartens