Starting kindergarten

In Victoria, children start kindergarten at 3 years old, which means 2 years of kindergarten before school.

Information and tips about choosing a kindergarten that’s right for your family.

Learn about savings available to help Victorian families access 2 years of quality kindergarten.

Learn how to register and what you need to provide to enrol.

There are lots of things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten.

If your child is moving from kindergarten to school, their educator will write a Transition Learning and Development Statement (TLDS).

Children can go to kindergarten when they're 6 years old if they have a disability, developmental delay or it's a special situation.

There are guidelines that early childhood teachers will follow to assess your child’s eligibility for a second year of kindergarten.

​​​Immunisation is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent illness. It also helps to stop the spread of infection and protect other children.