Please search using a postcode, street name or suburb. If there are no available centres within your local postcode area the search will attempt to provide results for other postodes close to your location.

Keep your search query as simple as possible. Use either a street name, suburb or postcode.
Examples: 'Wilson' or 'Belmont' or '3136'

Click the search button to the right to filter your results.
(reset will clear the input box)

 

Follow the steps to narrow your search and locate a specific kindergarten (such as in a long day care setting) in your local area.

First choose your local government area, which will determine available suburbs.

Choose a suburb, if your suburb is not available please skip to step 4.

Select from the available setting types in your suburb, or skip to step 4.

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using the directory | about kindergartens | other services

using the directory

Kindergarten is the name given to the learning program for four year old children. The year of kindergarten is the year before your child starts school. If your child turns four years old by 30 April, they can go to kindergarten. The State Government gives funding to kindergartens.

Kindergarten programs can be provided in different places, such as community kindergartens, child care centres or some schools. This directory will help you locate a kindergarten program. Simply begin your search by typing in your postcode, local government area or suburb.

If you are seeking to find a kindergarten program in a long day care setting, use the advanced search. If a long day care setting is not an option in your chosen locality, it means a kindergarten in a long day care program may not currently be available in this area.

about kindergartens

sample kindergarten certificate

All funded kindergarten programs display a kindergarten certificate. This certificate shows that the service offers a kindergarten program that has been developed and delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher and funded by the State Government.

Make sure your kindergarten has a kindergarten certificate. Services also display a notice with kindergarten times  and the name of the teachers delivering the program.

In a kindergarten program that is funded by the government, children are taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. Research shows that quality kindergarten programs improve a child’s future learning, health and development.

other services

kindergarten subsidy

You may also be eligible for the kindergarten fee subsidy, which will make kindergarten free, or at a low-cost. For detailed information see Early Years Services - Kindergarten Fee Subsidy.

benefits of kindergarten

Give your child the best start in life by sending them to kindergarten!
To find out more about kindergarten program, contact:

Early Years Services Branch
tel: 1300-731-947
or speak via an interpreter (for contact numbers see the Early Years Services website).

You can order free kindergarten brochures in English and other languages and see Kindergarten Brochure Order.

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