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- When to register for kindergarten
A child can only attend a 3-year-old kindergarten program once 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
You can register for the current year until October. These registrations are marked as late, but your child will still be considered in future offer rounds.
Registrations for the following year open in June. If you didn’t complete an expression of interest you can still register.
- 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 15 session preferences in your registration.
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 are not zoned; living nearby doesn’t guarantee a place.
- Attendance at a particular kindergarten does not guarantee enrolment at a specific school.
- Attending a 3-year-old kindergarten within a City of Casey CRES, does not guarantee a 4-year-old place at the same kindergarten.
You can see a full list of kindergartens on our Find a kindergarten webpage.
- 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.
- How to register for kindergarten for 2025
Registrations for 2025 have now closed.
With a valid email address, you can register your child for free using our EnrolNow online system.
When submitting your registration:
- A separate online form must be completed for 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten
- We suggest when submitting the registration that you choose:
- More than one session at the same kindergarten and/or
- More than one session at different kindergartens.
Families will be requested to say whether they are willing to consider alternate sessions or kindergartens. If families say they will consider alternates and there are no vacancies at your preferred kindergarten/s, this means you may be offered different days, times or locations to what you have provided.
Documents required
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Refugee/Asylum Seeker or Humanitarian Visa (if this applies to your family)
If you need to make any changes or are unable to submit a registration, please contact the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200 or email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
- How to register for kindergarten for 2026
With a valid email address, you can register your child for free using our EnrolNow online system.
You can submit an expression of interest for kindergarten for next year from January to June.
Expressions of Interest for 2027 will open in January.
Families who have submitted an expression of interest will be contacted in June to submit a registration once the timetable is available. You do not need to submit a new registration.
If you have not submitted an expression of interest, you can register your child for kindergarten from June of the year before your child will attend.
- A separate online form must be completed for 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten.
- We suggest when submitting the registration that you choose:
- More than one session at the same kindergarten and/or
- More than one session at different kindergartens.
Families will be requested to say whether they are willing to consider alternate sessions or kindergartens. If families say they will consider alternates and there are no vacancies at your preferred service/s, your child will be considered for a place that is not on your preference list.
Documents required
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Refugee/Asylum Seeker or Humanitarian Visa (if this applies to your family)
If you need to make any changes or are unable to submit a registration, please contact the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200 or email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
- How to update your 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 we’ve reviewed your registration and documents, we’ll send you an email to let you know your child is on the waiting list. Your child is then ready to be considered in future offer rounds.
For more information, visit our Allocation and Offer Process webpage.