Enrolment

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Enrolment into  three-year old and four-year- old kindergarten is managed by the City of Greater Dandenong Central Enrolment Scheme. 

• To attend a funded three-year-old kindergarten program in that year, children must turn three on or before 30 April to be eligible
• To attend a four-year-old funded kindergarten program in that year children must turn four on or before 30 April to be eligible 

Further information on what year my child can attend kinder can be found by clicking below

According to the No Jab, No Play law in Victoria, each child must be fully vaccinated to start kindergarten. An Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register is not required when filling out the registration form. However you should ensure that your child’s immunisations are up to date and you have a copy of this statement before commencing the enrolment process with the kindergarten  that will likely happen in October. 

A grace period applies for families who may find it difficult to provide an up-to-date statement by October. 

Further information on immunisation requirements for enrolment in early childhood services is available through the DET website  by clicking FIND OUT MORE

Shalimar Park Pre School follows the Department of Education and Training’s Priority of Access criteria ,that prioritises allocation of kindergarten places for children who:

· Are at risk of abuse or neglect

· Are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

· Are, or have parents or carers who are, asylum seekers or refugees

· Are eligible for the Kindergarten Fee Subsidy (hold a valid concession card or are a triplet or quadruplet)

· Have additional developmental needs.

Children that fit one or more of those criteria will be allocated to a place in kindergarten as a high priority. The Registration form will collect all the information required to determine if a child is eligible for Priority of Access.

If you believe you or your child are in exceptional circumstances which require prioritisation and are not covered by any of the above criteria, please contact  us to discuss 

All registrations must be lodged through the online Council portal before June 30th of the year prior to the relevant year of preschool.  Access to the council enrolment portal is available by clicking ENROLMENT PORTAL below

Kindergarten is free  to all children aged between 3 - 5 years that are enrolled in a kindergarten program.  The Victorian Department of Education and Training has committed to funding  
all services offering three and four year old programs. For more information please visit

 https://www.vic.gov.au/give-your-child-the-best-start-in-life#free-kinder-in-2023

Greater Dandenong Council will  email or SMS each family offering your  child a place at the preschool. Families are required to Accept or Reject the offer within 5 business day.

Once all offers have been accepted through Council you will receive a confirmation email from the preschool with some forms to fill out.  Families will be required to fill out and return the forms and proof documents by a due date to confirm a place. 

Families are able to withdraw from kindergarten throughout the year. Two weeks notice is required to organise refund of any accrued monies.