Kindergarten applications

Step 1.Choose a kinder

Select three kindergartens you'd like your child to attend and rank them.

If you're applying for both three and four-year-old kindergarten, you'll need to choose a program for both years.

To find a kindergarten program:

• visit our kindergarten information page
• try the Department of Education's Find a Kinder page. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

You'll need to provide the following details and documents as part of your application:

• proof of child's birth (a copy of birth certificate or passport)
• proof of your current address (your driver's licence, rates notice or utility bill. The name must match the details on application)
• if applicable, a copy of your Health Care Card, eligible concession or refugee or asylum seeker visa.

Step 3.If you don't live in the City of Whittlesea

If you're submitting an application and you don't live in the Council area, you can provide:

• proof of primary childcare, education or employment within the City of Whittlesea to prove connection
• a signed Statutory Declaration if you don't have the above proof
• a copy of your refugee or asylum seeker visa if applicable, to allow for priority access.

Step 4.Apply at our online portal

Apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten via our online Kindergarten Portal.

Apply now

Step 5.Wait for a placement offer

Kindergarten placement offers will be made via email or mail starting in the months of July and August in the year before your child is due to attend. Offers will continue to be made after this time as new applications are processed and other vacancies become available. We do try to offer your preferred kindergarten placement, however due to demand this is not always possible.

Step 6.Respond to your placement offer

Respond online using the kindergarten parent web portal.

Enter your child's:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Kindergarten Application ID (from your offer letter).

If you don't have your Application ID, email keo@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Step 7.Wait to be contacted by the kindergarten

You'll be contacted by the kindergarten management about session times and fees.

Under the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation you will need to provide documentation regarding immunisation directly to the kindergarten to confirm your child’s enrolment.

Step 1.Choose a kinder

Select three kindergartens you'd like your child to attend and rank them.

If you're applying for both three and four-year-old kindergarten, you'll need to choose a program for both years.

To find a kindergarten program:

• visit our kindergarten information page
• try the Department of Education's Find a Kinder page. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

You'll need to provide the following details and documents as part of your application:

• proof of child's birth (a copy of birth certificate or passport)
• proof of your current address (your driver's licence, rates notice or utility bill. The name must match the details on application)
• if applicable, a copy of your Health Care Card, eligible concession or refugee or asylum seeker visa.

Step 3.Get an application form

Download an application form

Kindergarten application form - Word format(DOC, 244KB)

Kindergarten application form - PDF format(PDF, 362KB)

Hard copy application forms are also available from:

• kindergartens
• Maternal and Child Health centres
• community activity centres
• our offices at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.

Step 4.If you don't live in the City of Whittlesea

If you're submitting an application and you don't live in the Council area, you can provide:

• proof of primary childcare, education or employment within the City of Whittlesea to prove connection
• a signed Statutory Declaration if you don't have the above proof
• a copy of your refugee or asylum seeker visa if applicable, to allow for priority access.

Step 5.Apply via email

Email your completed application form and supporting documents to keo@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

Step 6.Wait for a placement offer

Kindergarten placement offers will be made via email or mail starting in the months of July and August in the year before your child is due to attend. Offers will continue to be made after this time as new applications are processed and other vacancies become available. We do try to offer your preferred kindergarten placement, however due to demand this is not always possible.

Step 7.Confirm your placement offer

Respond by email to keo@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

Step 8.Wait to be contacted by the kindergarten

You'll be contacted by the kindergarten management about session times and fees.

Under the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation you will need to provide documentation regarding immunisation directly to the kindergarten to confirm your child’s enrolment.

Step 1.Choose a kinder

Select three kindergartens you'd like your child to attend and rank them.

If you're applying for both three and four-year-old kindergarten, you'll need to choose a program for both years.

To find a kindergarten program:

• visit our kindergarten information page
• try the Department of Education's Find a Kinder page. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

You'll need to provide the following details and documents as part of your application:

• proof of child's birth (a copy of birth certificate or passport)
• proof of your current address (your driver's licence, rates notice or utility bill. The name must match the details on application)
• if applicable, a copy of your Health Care Card, eligible concession or refugee or asylum seeker visa.

Step 3.Get an application form

Download an application form

Kindergarten application form - Word format(DOC, 244KB)

Kindergarten application form - PDF format(PDF, 362KB)

Hard copy application forms are also available from:

• kindergartens
• Maternal and Child Health centres
• community activity centres
• our offices at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.

Step 4.If you don't live in the City of Whittlesea

If you're submitting an application and you don't live in the Council area, you can provide:

• proof of primary childcare, education or employment within the City of Whittlesea to prove connection
• a signed Statutory Declaration if you don't have the above proof
• a copy of your refugee or asylum seeker visa if applicable, to allow for priority access.

Step 5.Apply via mail

Post your completed application form and supporting documents to:

Kindergarten Team
City of Whittlesea
Locked Bay 1
Bundoora MDC, VIC 3083

Step 6.Wait for a placement offer

Kindergarten placement offers will be made via email or mail starting in the months of July and August in the year before your child is due to attend. Offers will continue to be made after this time as new applications are processed and other vacancies become available. We do try to offer your preferred kindergarten placement, however due to demand this is not always possible.

Step 7.Confirm your placement offer

Respond by mail to the same address you applied to.

Step 8.Wait to be contacted by the kindergarten

You'll be contacted by the kindergarten management about session times and fees.

Under the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation you will need to provide documentation regarding immunisation directly to the kindergarten to confirm your child’s enrolment.

Step 1.Choose a kinder

Select three kindergartens you'd like your child to attend and rank them.

If you're applying for both three and four-year-old kindergarten, you'll need to choose a program for both years.

To find a kindergarten program:

• visit our kindergarten information page
• try the Department of Education's Find a Kinder page. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

You'll need to provide the following details and documents as part of your application:

• proof of child's birth (a copy of birth certificate or passport)
• proof of your current address (your driver's licence, rates notice or utility bill. The name must match the details on application)
• if applicable, a copy of your Health Care Card, eligible concession or refugee or asylum seeker visa.

Step 3.Get an application form

Download an application form

Kindergarten application form - Word format(DOC, 244KB)

Kindergarten application form - PDF format(PDF, 362KB)

Hard copy application forms are also available from:

• kindergartens
• Maternal and Child Health centres
• community activity centres
• our offices at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.

Step 4.If you don't live in the City of Whittlesea

If you're submitting an application and you don't live in the Council area, you can provide:

• proof of primary childcare, education or employment within the City of Whittlesea to prove connection
• a signed Statutory Declaration if you don't have the above proof
• a copy of your refugee or asylum seeker visa if applicable, to allow for priority access.

Step 5.Submit your application in person

Hand-deliver your completed application form and supporting documents to:

Council Office 
25 Ferres Boulevard
South Morang

Step 6.Wait for a placement offer

Kindergarten placement offers will be made via email or mail starting in the months of July and August in the year before your child is due to attend. Offers will continue to be made after this time as new applications are processed and other vacancies become available. We do try to offer your preferred kindergarten placement, however due to demand this is not always possible.

Step 7.Confirm your placement offer

Respond in person by visiting the Council Office.

Step 8.Wait to be contacted by the kindergarten

You'll be contacted by the kindergarten management about session times and fees.

Under the 'No Jab, No Play' legislation you will need to provide documentation regarding immunisation directly to the kindergarten to confirm your child’s enrolment.