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ENROLMENT

3 year old enrolments

3 Year Old Enrolments

Am I eligible to apply for the 3 year old Kindergarten program?

To be eligible for Funded 3YO Kindergarten ("Best Start, Best Life"), children must turn 3 years of age or older by the 30th of April in the year they start kindergarten.

Enrolment applications for 3 year old Kindergarten in 2026 will be accepted by the City of Kingston from the 1st of May, 2025.

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Is my child ready for 3 year old Kinder?

You can discuss your child’s readiness for the 3 year old program with one of our experienced early childhood teachers. Please contact the Kinder on 9585 2310 to arrange an appointment.

In particular, if your child is turning 3 between January and April in the year they are due to commence 3 year old Kinder, you should discuss their readiness to participate in the 3 year old program.

Please be aware: due to ratio regulations, your child will not be permitted to attend our program without a parent/guardian in attendance until they have turned 3.

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How do I apply for a position in the 3 year old program at the Pre-School?

All applications for the 2026 3 year old Kindergarten program are made through the City of Kingston Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme from the 1st of May, 2025.


You can apply online or obtain an application form from the link below:

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Please note:-

All enrolment applications are to be submitted via the City of Kingston not Farm Road Pre-school.

The City of Kingston administers the Kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme for participating community operated Kindergartens, and is responsible for receiving enrolment applications, acknowledging receipt of the application, and the allocation of places in accordance with priority of access criteria.

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What is the enrolment process?

Further information about the City of Kingston Central Registration process and allocation criteria may be found on their website:

https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/services/families-and-children/childcare-and-early-learning/kindergarten#section-2

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Places will be allocated based on:

  • Victorian Government Kindergarten Funding Guidelines;

  • your child's home address;

  • whether your child (or another child in your family) has attended our Kinder before.

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Want more information on the Central Registration and Enrolment Policy?

Please contact the City of Kingston on 9581 4851.

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4 year old enrolments

4 Year Old Enrolments

Am I eligible to apply for the 4 year old Kindergarten program?

To be eligible for Funded Kindergarten, children must turn 4 years of age or older by the 30th of April in the year they start kindergarten.

Enrolment applications for 4 year old Kindergarten in 2026 will be accepted by the City of Kingston from the 1st of May 2025.

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Is my child ready for 4 year old Kinder?

You can discuss your child’s readiness for the 4 year old program with our Pre-school teachers. Please contact the Kinder on 9585-2310 to arrange an appointment. In particular, if your child is turning 4 before April in the year they are to commence 4 year old Kinder, you should discuss their readiness to participate in the 4 year old program.

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How do I apply for a position in the 4 year old program at the Pre-School?

All applications for the 4 year old Kindergarten program are made through the City of Kingston.
You can apply online or obtain an application form from the link below:

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Please note:-

All enrolment applications are to be submitted to the City of Kingston not to Farm Road Pre-school.

The City of Kingston administers the Kindergarten Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme for participating community operated Kindergartens, and is responsible for receiving the enrolment applications, acknowledging receipt of the application, and the allocation of places in accordance with priority of access criteria.

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What if my child already attends a 3 year old program at Farm Road Pre-School?

If you are currently enrolled at Farm Road Pre-School for the 3 year old program, this does NOT guarantee you a place for the 4 year old program, you still need to confirm your second year preferences through the City of Kingston for a placement into the 4 year old program. The City of Kingston will send an email asking to confirm preferences prior to the 1st allocation round.

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What is the enrolment process?

Further information about the City of Kingston Central Registration process may be found on their website:

https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/services/families-and-children/childcare-and-early-learning/kindergarten#section-2

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Places will be allocated based on:

  • Victorian Government Kindergarten Funding Guidelines;

  • your child's home address;

  • whether your child (or another child in your family) has attended our Kinder before.

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Want more information on the Central Registration and Enrolment Policy?

Please contact the City of Kingston on 9581 4851.

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KINDERGARTEN TOURS

​​The Kindergarten holds Open Days in March/April (prior to City of Kingston registration) and October each year.

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Due to the operational requirements of our educational program, we are currently only able to offer tours on alternate Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the Term. Tours must be pre-booked - walk ins will NOT be accepted.

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To book a tour, please use the following link:

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​​​​There is a Digital Tour available on our website:​

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As a courtesy, if you are unable to attend a booked tour, we would appreciate it if you could please notify us by email (admin.farm.rd.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au) or by phoning the Pre-school on 9585 2310.​

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Kindergarten Tours
Session Times 2020

SESSION TIMES

TERM DATES 2025

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Term 1: 28 January – 4 April
Term 2: 22 April – 4 July
Term 3: 21 July – 19 September
Term 4: 6 October – 19 December

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TERM DATES 2026

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Term 1: 27 January – 2 April
Term 2: 20 April – 26 June
Term 3: 13 July – 18 September
Term 4: 5 October – 18 December

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2025

4 Year Old

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MONDAY

8:30am - 3:00pm 

(After Kinder Care 3:00pm - 5:00pm)**

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TUESDAY

8:30am - 1:30pm

(After Kinder Care 1:30pm - 5:00pm)**

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FRIDAY

8:30am - 12:00pm

(Bush kinder from mid Term 1)*

3 Year Old

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WEDNESDAY

8:30am - 4:00pm

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THURSDAY

8:30am - 4:00pm

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* Bush kinder will commence from mid term 1 (parents will be advised of the specific date in term 1).

** After Kinder Care is at an additional cost to our normal program, and is subject to interest/availability.

2026

4 Year Old

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MONDAY

8:30am - 3:00pm 

(After Kinder Care 3:00pm - 5:00pm)**

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TUESDAY

8:30am - 1:30pm

(After Kinder Care 1:30pm - 5:00pm)**

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FRIDAY

8:30am - 12:00pm

(Bush kinder from mid Term 1)*

3 Year Old

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WEDNESDAY

8:30am - 4:00pm

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THURSDAY

8:30am - 4:00pm

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