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Kindergarten registration dates

1 MayFirst round registration open
30 JuneFirst round registrations close. You can still register for kindergarten after this date but you wont receive an offer until after first round registrations have been finalised.
1-31 JulyCouncil and kindergarten services will review all first round registrations and allocate to a kindergarten place. We cannot advise of progress of allocations until all offers are ready to be made.
Early AugustFirst round offers are made to families. Families have 2 weeks to respond to their offer.
Late AugustSecond round offers close. You can still register for kindergarten are this date but you wont receive an offer until after first round registrations have been finalised.
Early OctoberSecond round offers are made to families. Families have 2 weeks to response to their offer.

After the second round, registrations will be processed weekly or on an as needs basis.

Kindergarten registrations open on 1 May for children attending three and four-year-old kindergarten in 2024. For participating kindergarten programs and session times for 2024 please visit the Kindergartens, Programs and Open Days page.

A hard copy registration forms and information packs are available by contacting the Kindergarten Registration Team via email at kinder@basscoast.vic.gov.au or calling 1300 226 278 or 03 5671 2211 or visiting a Council office, participating kindergartens or maternal and child health services.

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