Starting kindergarten

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

Most kindergartens welcome enquiries and will organise a time for you to visit.

Most kindergarten program fees are partly paid by the Victorian government directly to the kindergarten.

Guidance on the kindergarten enrolment process, including information on enrolling directly with your local council and immunisation requirements.

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.