COVID-19 restriction update
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, from 11.59pm on 23 August kindergartens will open only for vulnerable children, or the children of authorised workers if they cannot work from home or if no supervision is available at home.
Information on authorised workers is available via the State Government.
For more information, call Council on 9705 5200.
On this page:
- Why kindergarten is important
- Two years of kindergarten (3 and 4 year old)
- Preparing to start kindergarten
- Introduction and virtual tour
- Registering for kindergarten
- A day in the life of a kindergarten child
- Teaching teams
- Learning through play
- Educational planning cycle
- School Readiness Funding (SRF)
- Preschool Field Officer Program
- Child safe standards
- Families and children
Why kindergarten is important
Kindergarten is an important time in your child's life where they experience growth and development. It is the perfect time for exploration, investigation, and an opportunity to learn life skills through trial and error.
It is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended your child attends kindergarten before going to school.
Research suggests kindergarten helps to:
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improve health and wellbeing
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develop strong social skills
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encourage a love of learning.
Two years of kindergarten (3 and 4 year old)
The Victorian Government is rolling out funded 3-year-kindergarten in the City of Casey in 2022.
We will be expanding our Council-managed kindergarten services to offer two years of kindergarten (3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten).
Council will begin offering the minimum required five hours of 3-year-old kindergarten per week for each eligible child in a number of our existing facilities from 2022.
Kindergarten centres will be selected based on demand for the service and the viability of the program at each individual centre. At this stage, we anticipate all three-year-old programs will be five-hour sessions.
Preparing for kindergarten
Preparing for kindergarten is an exciting time for families and children.
We are providing families with an online experience of what Council-managed kindergartens offer.
How to choose a kindergarten
- Choose the best kindergarten for your family
- Find a Council-managed kindergarten near you
- Starting Blocks – Early education and care services and their quality rating
For more information please contact us on 9705 5200 or send us an email.
Kindergarten information videos
Introduction and virtual tour
- Find Casey kindergartens and view photos of the facilities
- Video virtual tour of Casey's kindergarten facilities
Registering for kindergarten
Registering your child in kindergarten is the first step in their journey.
- Register for Kindergarten in the City of Casey
- The kindergarten placement offer process
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A day in the life of a kindergarten child
Preparing your child for kindergarten can be an adventure in itself.
Teaching teams
All educators in our kindergartens have an early childhood qualification.
Learning through play
Educators used play-based learning as the foundation of the educational curriculum.
Educational planning cycle
Educational programs are designed to enhance each child’s learning and development.
School Readiness Funding (SRF)
Each kindergarten in the City of Casey receives SRF.
Preschool Field Officer Program
All children of all abilities are welcome in the City of Casey kindergartens.
- Preschool Field Officer Program
- Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program
- Early Start Kindergarten
- Second year of 4-year-old kindergarten
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Child safe standards
The City of Casey is a child-safe organisation.
Families and children
How families can be involved and a message from our kindergarten children.
- Kindergarten for culturally and linguistically diverse children
- Kindergarten for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children