Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES) makes kindergarten registration simple and fair, ensuring equal access to funded places across Casey.
Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms are improving early learning access, quality and outcomes for all children.
Find out when your child can start 3- or 4-year-old kindergarten, use the age calculator, and learn about program options and funding.
Find your nearest kindergarten in Casey using our interactive map or browse by suburb. See new and upcoming kindergartens too.
City of Casey kindergartens offer high-quality, play-based learning led by experienced educators who support every child’s growth and development.
Some Casey kindergartens are run by independent providers. Learn how CRES works and find contact details for each service.
Submit your child’s expression of interest for kindergarten in Casey. Learn when to apply, choose services, and prepare for registration and offers for 2026–2027.
Learn when and how to register your child for three- or four-year-old kindergarten in Casey, including key dates, documents and next steps.
iew the 2026 proposed 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten timetables, including Cohort 1 details under the Best Start, Best Life reforms.
Find out how kindergarten places are allocated, when offers are sent, and what to do if you want to transfer kindergartens or sessions.
Learn how to request a transfer to another kindergarten or session if your circumstances change. Includes process, timing, and key eligibility information.
Find out what to do after your child’s kindergarten place is confirmed, including enrolment, funding, and immunisation requirements.
Learn what to expect from your child’s kindergarten orientation and how it helps them settle into their new learning environment.
Support for children in funded kindergarten programs, including the Preschool Field Officer, KIS and second-year assistance.
Information for tertiary and TAFE students applying for kindergarten work placements at Council-managed kindergartens.
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