How to register for child care

Darebin uses the Hub Hello system for families to register, this system allows families to update their registration form at any time, it does not advise families where their child sits on the waiting list. Families will receive a unique username, if families mislay their username they can contact the Darebin Kindergarten Central Registration Team. 

Completion of a registration does not guarantee a place and we strongly recommend you explore all child care options in the in the area

Registration requirements

For families to register on the DCCCRS waiting list they will need to have the following documents available:

• Proof of child’s birth – birth certificate, hospital certificate, immunisation certificate, pass port. (The child must be born before families can register)
• Proof of the child’s Darebin address – rates notice, rental notice, utility bill, licence
• Copy of any of the cards below:
  • A Commonwealth Health Care Card
  • A Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card
  • Refugee visa (subclass 200)
  • In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201)
  • Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (subclass 786)
  • Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Card or White Card
  • Protection visa (subclass 866)
  • Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203)
  • Woman at risk visa (subclass 204)
  • Bridging visas A-Z

How to register

For new families who have never had a registration on the Darebin childcare or kindergarten waiting list:

1. Select online registration portal
2. Select Sign up for Waitlist
3. Complete all areas of the registration form
4. Provide proof of Darebin Address
5. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
6. Provide proof of child's birth - Hospital Declaration, Passport, Birth Certificate, or other 
7. Provide payment of $30.00
8. Submit your registration

A confirmation email will be generated via the Hub Hello system, where you will receive a unique username.

Families will receive a phone call from a member of the registration team to explain the child care process and the prospect of receiving care a the time they have requested on the registration form, this will happen within 15 days of submitting a registration 

For families who have an existing registration and want to register another child   login to the online registration portal and follow these steps:

1. Enter your username and password. Note, your username is not your email address. If you are unable to locate your username, please contact the Darebin Kindergarten Registration Team.
2. Go to Profile (top right of screen)
3. Select Waitlist
4. Click on "Register another child". This will open another registration form with your details prepopulated
5. Child’s birth certificate or other identity documents- hospital declaration, passport.
6. Provide proof of Darebin Address
7. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
8. Provide payment of $31.00 (or if the family has provided one of the concession cards there is no fee)
9. Submit your registration

Registration Fees

A non-refundable registration fee is payable to DCC. This fee is a small contribution towards the administration of the DCCCRS. It does not contribute to child care fees. Child Care Fees are managed by the individual Child Care Service

There is no registration fee if you hold one of the concession cards

• A Commonwealth Health Care Card
• A Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card
• Refugee visa (subclass 200)
• In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201)
• Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)
• Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (subclass 786)
• Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Card or White Card
• Protection visa (subclass 866)
• Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203)
• Woman at risk visa (subclass 204)
• Bridging visas A-E

Registering without portal access

Our registration team will gladly assist you

• Phone: 03 8470 8825 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
• Email: registration.kindergartenchildcare@darebin.vic.gov.au