Kindergarten registration

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Find out how to register your child/ren for Kindergarten on the Darebin Kindergarten Central Registration System (DKCRS).

When do kindergarten registrations open?

Kindergarten registrations open 1 March each year for the following years kindergarten. Register your interest before 30 June to be a part of round one offers.

Once registered, find out next steps with kindergarten allocation and offer processes.

Darebin City Council does not manage or operate any of the Early Childhood Education and Care Services (Child Care/Kindergartens) in Darebin.

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. 

Registering does not guarantee a place. We strongly recommend you explore all kindergarten options. 

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. There is no charge to register for kindergarten
  7. Submit your registration
  8. You will receive an email confirming your registration has been added to the waiting list.

For families who have an existing registration and want to register another child or register for 3 or 4-year-old or childcare, 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. Provide proof of Darebin Address
  6. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
  7. No charge to register for kindergarten
  8. You will receive an email confirming your registration has been added to the waiting list.

Contact the registration team if you are having issues accessing the portal.

Kindergarten Registration Team 
Phone: 03 8470 8825 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Email: registration.kindergartenchildcare@darebin.vic.gov.au

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