Starting Kinder
What does kinder cost?
Kinder is currently free across Yarra Ranges Kinder’s centres.
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When to start kinder
Use the Victorian Government’s starting age calculator to enter your child's birth date to find out what year they can start Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
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Families with children born between January and April can choose which year to start Three- Year-Old kindergarten. These children can start in the same year they turn three, or in the year they turn four years of age.
If your child will turn six in late December (between the last day of the school year and 31 December), they can attend Four-Year-Old Kindergarten in that year and attend school the following year.
When your child starts at kindergarten directly relates to the age they will start at primary school.
What do I need to know and do before my child starts kinder?
Fill in Yarra Ranges Kindergarten’s application form ensuring you have specified your top three location preferences
Pay your application fee
Keep an eye on your email for your letter of offer
Accept (or decline) your offer
Complete and return the confidential enrolment form
Attend a parent information evening
Bring your child along for orientation
