Kindergarten Information Evening - LILYDALE
About
Everything You Need to Know About Kindergarten in Yarra Ranges.Choosing a kindergarten program is an exciting milestone for families, and understanding your options helps ensure the best start for your child.
Presented in partnership by the Department of Education and the Yarra Ranges Council Family and Children’s Services team, this comprehensive information session is designed to provide parents and carers with the knowledge to make confident decisions.
The session will provide information about:
Kindergarten Eligibility & Funding
• Who is eligible for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten.
• What Free Kinder means.
• How funding works at both sessional kindergartens and long day care services.
Kindergarten Supports:
• Early Start Kinder, Access to Early Learning and Koorie Kids Shine and how these programs support children who may benefit from additional funded hours.
Kindergarten Options Across Yarra Ranges
• Kindergarten programs
How to Register and Enrol
• Kindergarten Management Structures
• How to register for kindergarten in Yarra Ranges
• Key dates and timelines for submitting applications
• What documentation you will need and how to access them
• Priority of access
• What to do if you are new to the area or applying after the main enrolment period
• Kindergarten Engagement Facilitator for multicultural support.
• Preschool Field Officer support
Date
Thursday 14 May 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre
15 Anderson St , Lilydale Victoria 3140