Apply for Kindergarten

Kindergarten is Free

As part of the Victorian State Governments ongoing commitment to early years, to ensure every child gets the best start in life. Kindergarten is free for all children in both three and four-year-old programs.

Kindergarten Support Sessions

Visit us at any of our support sessions if you need help completing your kindergarten enrolment form, updating your preferences, or want to know more about the kindergarten program. Kindergarten support session information. 

Apply for Kindergarten

You are welcome to Apply for Kindergarten or complete an Expression of Interest for a future kindergarten placement for your child.

Step 1.Eligibility

Check eligibility by entering your child's date of birth. The form will indicate whether you apply for kindergarten or express interest.

Click here to view form.

Step 2.Apply or express interest

If you select Apply for Kindergarten:

  • You will need to complete a separate registration form for each child in your care (e.g. twins).
  • You will be asked to nominate three kindergarten preferences as part of your application. Please choose kindergartens that you would be willing to accept a place at.
  • You are welcome to contact any kindergarten you are interested in to arrange a tour to help you decide what will best suit you and your child.

If you complete an Expression of Interest, you will be kept up to date with kindergarten information and be notified when the application process opens for your child's enrolment year.

Please refer to the Kindergarten Central Registration Policy(PDF, 265KB) for more information on eligibility or call 03 9205 2538.

Timetables

All programs and timetables are subject to change.

Please click the link below to locate Hume City Council Kindergartens and to view our kindergarten planned days and hours of operation.  The map shows the Hume Local Community areas. 

Session Days and Times (including Map)

To locate a service on the map, please enter your home address and the services nearest to you will appear.  You may click on each service on the map to view the planned session days and times.  

Alternatively, you may also refer to the session timetables below:

2026 Session Timetables

3YO Kindergarten - 2026(PDF, 3MB)

4YO Kindergarten - 2026(PDF, 5MB)

What happens after submitting my child’s application?

Offers are made to families based on their selected kindergarten preference from August the year before they start kindergarten. 

Families have ten days to accept or decline an offer. 

If there are no places available at your preferred kindergarten, we will let you know of places available at other kindergartens. You may choose one of them or remain on a holding list.

If you have queries regarding the offer, please contact kindergarten@hume.vic.gov.au

2026 Kindergarten Term Dates

Term 1

Start Date - January 2026

(*Date TBD - you will be advised by your child's service)

End Date - 2 April 2026

Term 2

Start Date - 20 April 2026

End Date - 26 June 2026

Term 3

Start Date - 13 July 2026

End Date - 18 September 2026

Term 4

Start Date - 5 October 2026

End Date - 18 December 2026

2027 Kindergarten Term Dates

Term 1 

Start Date - January 2027*

(*Date TBD - your child's service will confirm the start date)

End Date - 6 April 2027 

Term 2

Start Date - 24 April 2027

End Date - 30 June 2027

Term 3

Start Date - 17 July 2027

End Date - 22 September 2027

Term 4

Start Date - 9 October 2027

End Date - 22 December 2027

Important Information

  • Three-year-old and Four-year-old sessions are delivered at 15 hours per week.
  • Children must be three years of age before starting kindergarten.
  • Families are asked to select three locations that you are willing to attend.
  • Updating preferences will not change your initial registration date recorded on the system.

If you have any questions or concerns please email kindergarten@hume.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9205 2538 from Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4pm, alternatively phone 9205 2200.

Statement of commitment

Hume City Council is a child safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council actively listens to and supports children to be strong, confident and self-determined citizens. Council provides a safe working environment that values child safety, diversity and inclusion for all children aged 0 – 18 and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. For more information view Child Safe and Wellbeing.

Contact Us

Phone

03 9205 2538
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 4pm

Email

kindergarten@hume.vic.gov.au

Free Interpreting Support

To speak with our kindergarten team in your language, please download the Interpreter guide(PDF, 238KB).

Back to top