Fees and registration
ROUND ONE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 30 JUNE
Register now for 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten.
Registrations are accepted all year round, but to be considered for round one offers for next year, you must register before 30 June 2022.
Kindergarten helps children to develop strong social skills and encourages a love of learning.
Timeline for kindergarten allocations for 2023
| Program | Key date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten | 1 February | Registrations open |
| 30 June | Registrations close * | |
| 4 year old Kindergarten | End of July | Round 1 offers |
| 7 days later | Acceptances due | |
| End of August | Round 2 offers |
|
| 7 days later | Acceptances due | |
| 3 year old Kindergarten | Second week of August | Round 1 offers |
| 7 days later | Acceptances due | |
| Second week of September | Round 2 offers | |
| 7 days later | Acceptances due | |
| 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten | Weekly or when vacant places | Any other offers |
* Registrations will still be accepted past 30 June and will be considered after Round 1 offers have been completed.
How to register for kindergarten
1. Choose a kindergarten
- Download a map with contact details for kindergartens in Darebin.
- Download a list with contact details for kindergartens in Darebin.
- Get in touch with the local kindergartens to organise a tour
A new Kindergarten at Reservoir East Primary School will be open in 2023. You can register now through Darebin Council.
Kookaburra Kindergarten at 34 George Street Reservoir (Map number 14) will be closing in December 2022.
2. Register for kindergarten
- The easiest way to register for 3 or 4 year old kindergarten for 2022 and 2023 is online:
Register for 3 or 4 year old kindergarten
Note: if you need help with the online portal contact our Darebin Registration Team
- another way to register is using a form
- Contact our registration team to have a registration form sent to you:
Phone: 03 8470 8825
Email: registration.kindergartenchildcare@darebin.vic.gov.au
- Or visit one of our customer service centres to pickup a form.
- A one off administration fee for the registration of each child.
- Administration fees are waived for eligible Australian Government concession card holders.
3-year old kindergarten administration fee
4-year old kindergarten administration fee
Complete the form then post, email or drop off the form — details are on the form.
More information
Contact Darebin Registration Team
Phone: 03 8470 8825
Email: registration.kindergartenchildcare@darebin.vic.gov.au