24 kindergartens on government school sites are set to open their doors this year.
The new kindergartens will add more than 3,250 places, making quality kindergarten programs more accessible for families. Not-for-profit organisations and local governments specialising in kindergarten delivery will run the programs. This includes areas where Pre-Prep is now available.
Building kindergartens close to schools makes drop-off easier for parents and carers. It can also provide a smoother transition for children to primary school.
By the end of 2026, the government will have opened 104 kindergartens on school sites since 2019.
Another 25 kindergartens have been confirmed to open on government school sites in 2027 or 2028 with more locations set to be announced this year.
See the list below for details of all confirmed kindergartens on school sites, by opening year.
In addition to kindergartens on school sites, this year a further 35 new or expanded kindergartens are opening at council, non-government school and other sector sites, supported by Building Blocks Partnerships and Capacity Building grants.
These projects will create more than 4,200 kindergarten places.
Meeting the demand
One of the new kindergartens to open in 2026 is Glengala Kindergarten in Sunshine West, with places for up to 118 children. It is located at Glengala Primary School.
Sessional Kindergarten manager Melanie Peters said the proximity to the school would be beneficial for both children and families, particularly in supporting transitions to school.
‘Children become familiar with the school environment throughout their kindergarten year, regularly seeing older students, classrooms, playground spaces, and school staff,’ she said.
‘Transition sessions can feel less intimidating, as the setting is already known and comfortable. This builds confidence and reduces anxiety for both children and families.’
Melanie said the new kindergarten would also be beneficial for the local community.
‘We are proud to foster a kindergarten community with a shared vision that respects and celebrates each family’s culture, ideas, and identity,’ she said.
‘It will act as a hub for connection, creating meaningful opportunities for families, children, educators, and community organisations to come together.’
New 2026 locations
- Oberon Kindergarten, Belmont
- Biyala Kindergarten, Armstrong Creek
- Bakewell Street Kindergarten, Cranbourne
- Kala Kindergarten, Cranbourne North
- Kulap Kindergarten, Clyde
- Croydon Hills Kindergarten, Croydon Hills
- Gladstone Views Kindergarten, Gladstone Park
- Gordon Kindergarten, Gordon
- Marshalltown Road Kindergarten, Grovedale
- Horsham Kindergarten, Horsham
- Kerribana Kindergarten, Leneva
- St Aidan’s Road Kindergarten, Kennington
- Lysterfield Kindergarten, Lysterfield
- Minindee Road Kindergarten, Manor Lakes
- Gaambi Djinang Kindergarten, Nagambie
- Reservoir Views Kindergarten, Reservoir
- The Lakes South Morang Kindergarten, South Morang
- Glengala Kindergarten, Sunshine West
- Ralph Street Kindergarten, Sunshine West
- Catterick Crescent Kindergarten, Tralagon
- Muyan Kindergarten, Wallan
- Westgrove Kindergarten, Werribee
- Wirrigirri Kindergarten, Wollert
- McLean Street Kindergarten, Yarrawonga
New 2027 locations and interim names
- Aintree North Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Aintree North
- Benalla P-12 College – Clarke St Campus Kindergarten (interim name), Benalla
- Balambalam Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Clyde North
- Mirniyan Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Clyde North
- Kialla West Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Kialla West
- Carwatha College P-12 Kindergarten (interim name), Noble Park North
- Rosamond Road Footscray Kindergarten (interim name), Maidstone
- Narrarrang Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Port Melbourne
- Rochester Secondary College Kindergarten (interim name), Rochester
- Seville Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Seville
- Skye Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Skye
- Sunbury College Kindergarten (interim name), Sunbury
- Yurran P-9 College Kindergarten (interim name), Werribee South
- Iramoo Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Wyndham Vale
- Willow Grove Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Willow Grove
New 2028 locations and interim names
- Ararat West Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Ararat
- Coburg North Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Coburg
- Wiyal Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Fraser Rise
- Longford Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Longford
- Mickleham Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Mickleham
- Mickleham Secondary College Kindergarten (interim name), Mickleham
- Neerim South Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Neerim South
- Noble Park Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Noble Park
- Burke Street Warragul Kindergarten (interim name), Warragul
- Yarram Primary School Kindergarten (interim name), Yarram.
Find out more
For more information, refer to Kinders at schools(opens in a new window).
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