Do I need to apply for funding?
No, the funding subsidy for three and four-year-old kindergarten will be paid directly to the service provider and you will only be required to pay the gap.
How much does kindergarten cost?
The Victorian Government has announced that kindergarten will be free for eligible children attending a participating service.
Children are able to access fifteen hours for a four year old program, and between five and fifteen hours for a three year old program for free. Additional hours offered by a service are optional and will incur a fee.
You can email us at kindergartenenrolment@kingston.vic.gov.au or get in touch with your kindergarten directly for more information.
Can my child attend more than one funded kindergarten program?
No. All children are eligible to receive two years of funded kindergarten at one location each year.
Children who are planning to access their kindergarten funding at a participating sessional kindergarten service are able to register through our central registration process (above).
What is Early Start Kindergarten?
Early Start Kindergarten provides up to 15 hours of free or low-cost kindergarten to eligible three-year-old children where the programs are offered by a qualified teacher.
You can email us at kindergartenenrolment@kingston.vic.gov.au or get in touch with your kindergarten directly for more information.
Where can I get more information?
More information about kindergarten funding is available from the Department of Education.
For more information about the kindergarten registration process or to provide us with feedback please contact the Kindergarten Central Registration Team on 9581 4851.