Before you register your child for kindergarten, you must first submit your expression of interest.
- The six key dates for starting kindergarten
February to May Submit your expression of Interest for kindergarten. June onwards Registration period opens for families who submitted an expression of Interest and for new registrations. You’ll be asked to confirm or update your preferred kindergartens and nominate your preferred sessions. From August Kindergarten offers begin. November to December Enrolment into kindergarten — families finalise enrolments with their allocated service. End of January Kindergarten program begins for the new school year. - When to apply for kindergarten
A child is eligible to attend the 3‑year‑old kindergarten program only after they turn three.
Child's date of birth 3-year-old eligible year 4-year-old eligible year 1 May 2021 – 30 April 2022 - 2026 1 May 2022 – 30 April 2023 2026 2027 1 May 2023 – 30 April 2024 2027 2028 Expressions of Interest are open from February to May of the year before a child will start kindergarten.
We do not accept expressions of Interest before February, as this does not increase the chances of being offered a place.
We will contact families who submit an Expression of Interest in June, once the timetable is available. Families will then be requested to submit a registration and list their preferred kindergartens and sessions for the following year.
- Choosing kindergartens
You can list up to 3 kindergartens in your expression of Interest.
Keep in mind:
- Kindergarten is not compulsory.
- Listing only 1 kindergarten does not make it more likely to get a place.
- Enrolment in a 3-year-old kindergarten does not guarantee a 4-year-old place at the same kindergarten.
- Attending a 3-year-old kindergarten within a City of Casey CRES, does not guarantee a 4-year-old place at the same kindergarten
You can see a full list of kindergartens on the Find a kindergarten | City of Casey page.
- Visit a kindergarten before you choose
If you’d like to visit a kindergarten before deciding, contact the kindergarten to make an appointment.
See the Victorian Department of Education’s guide on things to look out for during your kindergarten visit.
- Submit an expression of Interest for kindergarten
Submitting an Expression of Interest (February to May)
The Expression of Interest stage has now closed for 2027, and registration will open soon. Please visit kindergarten registrations to see how to submit a registration for your child.
With a valid email address, you can submit your child’s details for free using our online system EnrolNow.
You can submit expressions of Interest for the following year from February to May.
- You must complete a separate online form for 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten.
- You can only submit an Expression of Interest in the year before your child will attend.
Documents required
Please upload:
- Concession card (if applicable)
- Refugee/Asylum Seeker or Humanitarian
- Visa (if applicable)
- Support letter for additional needs/complex medical needs (if this applies to you or your child)
- Proof of birth
- Passport
- Access your digital birth certificate
- Medicare Immunisation History Statement
If you need to make changes or can't submit an Expression of Interest, contact the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning team on 9705 5200 or email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
- How to update my details
To update your information, email kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au with:
- your child’s full name
- your child's date of birth
- the details you want to update.
What’s next?
Once the timetable is available, we’ll contact families who completed an Expression of Interest. You’ll be asked to register and list your preferred kindergartens and session times.
For more information, see Register for kindergarten.