Council coordinates kindergarten registration for most centres across the shire. When choosing a kindergarten and planning to register your child in a 3 or 4 year old program, we encourage you to attend kindergarten open days to get a feel for the different programs available. There are different registration processes for some kindergartens.
The following table provides a general guide for registration in either a 3 year old kindergarten or 4 year old kindergarten program. Children are only eligible for one year of funded three year old and one year of funded four year old Kindergarten before they start school.
Date of birth
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3 year old kinder
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4 year old kinder
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School year
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1 May 2019 –
30 April 2020
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2023
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2024
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2025
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1 May 2020 –
30 April 2021
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2024
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2025
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2026
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1 May 2021 –
30 April 2022
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2025
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2026
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2027
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Three Year Old Kinder
A child must be a least 3 years old by 30/04/2024 to attend a 3 year old kindergarten program in 2024. Please note your child cannot start in a kindergarten program until they have turned three.
Families with children turning three between February and April in the year of attendance can submit an application and be offered a place at kindergarten, however children will not be able to start in the program until they have turned three.
Four Year Old Kinder
A child must be at least 4 years old by 30/04/2024 to attend a 4 year old kindergarten program in 2024.
Early Start Kindergarten (eligibility criteria apply)
Early Start Kindergarten provides up to 15 hours a week kindergarten to eligible three year old children. This may require your child to be placed in a program for four year olds or a mixed age group.
Your child is eligible for Early Start Kindergarten if they are:
- At least three by 30 April in the year they will be attending a kindergarten program, and
- Your child is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander OR
- Your family has had contact with Child Protection (or been referred by them to Child FIRST) OR
- Your child is from a refugee or asylum seeker background.
More information about Early Start Kindergarten is available here.
Colbinabbin
Colbinabbin Preschool
Recreation Reserve, COLBINABBIN
Phone 0429 101 511
Managed by Goulburn Region Preschool Association
Enrolments are managed by Colbinabbin Preschool
Echuca
Berrimba Childcare
94 Hare Street, ECHUCA
Phone 5480 6330
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Echuca East Kindergarten
115 Stawell Street, ECHUCA
Phone 5482 2783
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Echuca Central Kindergarten
287 Anstruther Street, ECHUCA
Phone 5482 2284
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Echuca South Community Kindergarten
232 High Street, ECHUCA
Phone 5482 1740
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Echuca Goodstart Early Learning
Northern Highway, ECHUCA
Phone 5482 1088 Four year old kindergarten only
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed directly with the centre.
Journey Early Learning Echuca
255 Ogilvie Avenue, ECHUCA
Phone 5480 1974
Four year old kindergarten only Enrolments managed by Journey Early Learning
Girgarre
Girgarre Kindergarten
School Road, GIRGARRE
Phone 5854 6368
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Gunbower
Gunbower Kindergarten
1 Wilson Street, GUNBOWER
Phone 5487 1382 .
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Kyabram
Kyabram (Fenaughty St) Preschool
148 Fenaughty Street, KYABRAM
Phone 5852 1631
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Kyabram (Unwin St) Kindergarten
Unwin Street, KYABRAM
Phone 5852 2148
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
KCLC Early Learning
21-25 Lake Road, KYABRAM
Phone 5852 0000
Managed by Kyabram Community & Learning Centre, registrations managed by KCLC
Lockington
Lockington Kindergarten
8 Burns Street, LOCKINGTON
Phone 5486 2585
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Rochester
Rochester Kindergarten
Fraser Street, ROCHESTER
Phone 5484 1532
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Rushworth
Rushworth Kindergarten & Childcare Centre
32 Esmonde Street, RUSHWORTH
Phone 5856 1591
Managed by Incorporated Committee of Management, enrolments managed by Rushworth Kinder & Childcare Centre
Stanhope
Stanhope Kindergarten
1 Godley Place, STANHOPE
Phone 5857 2297
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Tongala
Tongala Kindergarten
8 Nihill Street, TONGALA
Phone 5859 0268
Managed by Shine Bright EYM
Registrations for this kindergarten are managed by Council, through the central registration program.
Country Kidz Preschool
715 Henderson Road TONGALA
Phone: 5859 0194
Enrolments managed by Country Kidz
Two options are available. Please read carefully to select the registration appropriate for your child.
Option 1: Concession card holder (no application fee applies) You will be required to upload a copy of your concession card as proof
Option 2: $28 application fee applies. Please have your Credit Card ready
1 May |
Applications open |
16 July |
Kindergarten Central Registration applications close for first round offers |
28 July |
Eligible first round offers made (via email where provided, otherwise a letter in the mail) |
11 August |
Eligible second round offers made |
25 August |
Third and final round offers sent if vacancies still available |
September onwards |
Places allocated as applications received (if vacancies exist) |
If you do not submit your kindergarten application prior to 16 July your application will be deemed as late. You will not be eligible for first round offers.
Application check list
The following documents are required with your application:
- Immunisation history certificate from the Australian Immunisation Register. An immunisation history statement can be downloaded from your MyGov Account, by calling the Australian Immunisation Register 1800 653 809 or by visiting your local Medicare office.
- Child’s birth certificate
- Proof of residence
- Concession card (if applicable)
Further information about the No Jab, No Play legislation is available here.
Step 1 Read the Kindergarten Central Registration Guide 2024(PDF, 301KB).
Step 2 Complete your application online
Option 1 - Application form (concession card holders only)
Option 2 - Application form ($28 registration fee applies)
OR
Hard copy applications can be download here(PDF, 329KB)(PDF, 503KB). Hard copy applications can be emailed to [email protected]
Step 3 Submit your application together with the required documentation before 16 July 2023 to ensure your application is considered for first round offers. Applications cannot be processed until all information and supporting documentation is received.
Please note that Council continues to take registrations throughout the year. From September, offers will be made if vacancies exist.
Once your application is received, a confirmation email will be provided. If you do not receive confirmation within 10 days of your application, please contact Council on 1300 666 535 or [email protected]
If you would like assistance completing a registration application, Council’s library staff are available, call 1300 666 535 or email us at [email protected] . Libraries can provide assistance and access to the online.