Kindergarten

Kindergarten (also called preschool) is a program for 3 and 4-year-old children delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.

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Kindergartens in Darebin

Kindergartens operate within long day care (child care) called integrated kindergarten or in stand-alone kindergarten called sessional kindergarten.

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Kindergarten registration
You can register for kindergarten on the registration system anytime using the Darebin Enrolments Online Portal.
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Kindergarten allocation and offer process
The annual allocation process starts mid-July for 4-year-old-kindergarten and mid-August for 3-year-old kindergarten.
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Early start kindergarten
Early start kindergarten provides two years of free or low-cost kindergarten to eligible three-year-old children.
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Kindergarten facts

Kindergarten is a one to two-year program for children before they start primary school. 

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Bush Kinder and Nature Play

Outdoor learning lets you teach children how to be more caring to the natural world, encouraging love and a curiosity for animal and plant life.

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Payments

Make online payments by credit card. You can also find out about other payment options.