The expression of interest stage is when families submit a form to let us know their child would like to attend kindergarten.
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- When to apply for kindergarten
A child can only start a 3-year-old kindergarten program after they have turned three years old.
Eligible years
Date of birth 3-year-old kindergarten 4-year-old kindergarten 1 May 2021 – 30 April 2022 —
2026
1 May 2022 – 30 April 2023 2026
2027
1 May 2023 – 30 April 2024 2027
2028
Expressions of Interest are open from January to June of the year before a child will start kindergarten
We do not accept expressions of interest before January, as this does not increase the chances of being offered a place.
Families who submit an Expression of Interest will be contacted in June once the timetable is available. Families will then be requested to submit a registration and list their preferred kindergartens and sessions for the following year.
Registrations received before offers begin will be considered in the first round. Registrations received after that will be marked 'late' and considered for a place in future offer rounds.
- Choosing kindergartens
You can list up to three kindergartens in your expression of interest.
Keep in mind:
- Kindergarten is not compulsory.
- List all sessions you are willing to consider at all of your preferred kindergartens.
- Listing only one kindergarten does not make it more likely to get a place.
- Kindergartens aren’t zoned, and living nearby doesn’t guarantee your child a place.
- Attending a 3-year-old kindergarten within a City of Casey CRES, does not guarantee a 4-year-old place at the same kindergarten.
- Enrolment in a 3-year-old kindergarten does not guarantee a 4-year-old place at the same service.
You can see a full list of kindergartens on our Find a kindergarten page.
- Visit a kindergarten before you choose
If you’d like to visit a kindergarten before deciding, contact the service directly to book a visit.
See the Victorian Department of Education’s guide on things to look for during your kindergarten visit.
- Submit an expression of interest for kindergarten
With a valid email address, you can submit your child’s details for free using our EnrolNow online system.
Expressions of interest for next year can be submitted from January to June.
- A separate online form must be completed for 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten.
- You can only submit an expression of interest in the year before your child attends.
Documents required
Please upload:
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Refugee/Asylum Seeker or Humanitarian Visa (if this applies to your family)
If you need to make changes or can’t submit your form online, contact the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200 or email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
2027 Expression of Interest - Open from 12th January 2026.
- How to update my details
To update your information, email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au with:
- Your child’s full name.
- Date of birth.
- The details you want to update.
- Key dates
Timeframe Activity January to June Submit your expression of interest for kindergarten. June onwards Registration period opens for families who submitted an expression of interest and for new registrations. You’ll be asked to confirm or update your preferred kindergartens and nominate your preferred sessions. From August Kindergarten offers begin. Every effort is made to place your child at the same service for 4-year-old kindergarten, but this cannot be guaranteed. November to December Enrolment into kindergarten — families finalise enrolments with their allocated service. End of January Kindergarten program begins for the new school year.
What’s next
Once the timetable is ready, we’ll contact families who submitted an expression of interest. You’ll then be asked to register and list your preferred kindergartens and session times.
For more information, visit our Register for kindergarten page.