A transfer lets families request a move to another kindergarten when they've accepted a place that is no longer their first choice, or when circumstances have changed. This includes transferring to another kindergarten or transferring to another session within the same kindergarten.
Your child will remain placed and continue to attend at their current kindergarten, whilst waiting to be considered for a transfer in future offer rounds.
Important Note: As places are limited and demand is high, we cannot guarantee we can offer your child a transfer.
Transfers only apply to children that have a place at a City of Casey CRES kindergarten. If you are not placed at a City of Casey CRES kindergarten, you will need to complete a new registration form. Once registered, your child will be considered in future offer rounds.
- Requesting a transfer for the current year
Once a request has been made, your child will be considered in transfer offer rounds.
When a transfer is offered to your child and you have accepted, the acceptance email will confirm the start date at the new kindergarten or session.
Email all transfer requests to kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
- Requesting a transfer for next year
You can request a transfer once your child has been placed at a kindergarten for next year.
Transfer offer rounds take place separately from regular offer rounds and happen later in the year.
If your child doesn’t receive a transfer before the kindergarten year starts, they must attend their allocated kindergarten to avoid this being cancelled.
Email all transfer requests to kinderenrolment@casey.vic.gov.au.
- Responding to your offer
Your transfer offer email will include details on how and when to reply.
If you don’t reply in time:
- The transfer offer will be cancelled
- Your child will no longer be considered for a transfer.
You’ll need to contact the Kindergarten Enrolment and Planning Team if you still require a transfer.
If we can’t offer your child a transfer, you can choose to:
- continue to be considered in future transfer offer rounds, or
- cancel the request.