Starting Kinder
What does kinder cost?
Kinder is currently free across Yarra Ranges Kinder’s centres.
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When to start kinder
Use the Victorian Government’s starting age calculator to enter your child's birth date to find out what year they can start Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
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Families with children born between January and April can choose which year to start Three- Year-Old kindergarten. These children can start in the same year they turn three, or in the year they turn four years of age. Children can ONLY commence full kindergarten sessions after their third birthday. This may mean that some children may not start attending their full kindergarten program until part-way into term 1. We welcome children aged two to visit their kindergarten for short periods of time (parent/guardian must remain for these visits) before turning three to support a smooth transition into the program.
When your child starts at kindergarten directly relates to the age they will start at primary school. When enrolling at Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, we encourage families to plan ahead and consider the age they would like their child to start at school.
What do I need to know and do before my child starts kinder?
Fill in Yarra Ranges Kindergarten’s application form ensuring you have specified your top three location preferences
Pay your application fee
Your child will be placed on a waitlist until places are confirmed
If an offer is made, return your acceptance/decline by due date
Complete and return the OWNA Confidential Enrolment Form
Attend a Family Information Evening
