Kindergartens

Kindergartens

1. Overview 

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.

2. Is my child eligible for 2024 kindergarten?

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

3 year old kinder

4 year old kinder

School year

1 May 2019 –
30 April 2020

2023

2024

2025

1 May 2020 –
30 April 2021

2024

2025

2026

1 May 2021 –
30 April 2022

2025

2026

2027

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.

3. Kindergarten locations

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

Shine Bright Kyabram P-12 Kindergarten

77 Fischer St, Kyabram  
Managed by ShineBright, Registrations for this kindergarten are managedby Council, through the central registration.

 

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

 

4. Registration timeline

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.

5. How to register

Step 1  Read the Kindergarten Central Registration Guide 2024(PDF, 280KB).

Step 2  Complete your application online

Option 1 - Application form (concession card holders only)

Option 2 - Application form

OR

Hard copy applications can be download here(PDF, 380KB). 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.