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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