How to register for child care

Young girl helping with a registration form

You can register for one of the 8 childcare services participating with the Darebin Child Care Registration System, any time, using our online registration system.

  • Completion of a registration does not guarantee a place, and we strongly recommend you explore all childcare options in the in the area
New families - never had a registration on the Darebin Child Care or Kindergarten Waiting List
  1. Select online registration portal
  2. Select Sign up for Waitlist
  3. Complete all areas of the registration form
  4. Provide proof of Darebin Address
  5. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
  6. Provide proof of child's birth - Hospital Declaration, Passport, Birth Certificate, or other 
  7. Provide payment of $30.00
  8. Submit your registration
  9. You will receive an email confirming your registration has been added to the waiting list.

For current families to register another child.

 Login to the online registration portal and follow these steps:

  1. Enter your username and password
  2. Go to Profile (top right of screen)
  3. Select Waitlist
  4. Click on "Register another child". This will open another registration form with your details prepopulated
  5. Provide proof of Darebin Address
  6. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
  7. Provide proof of child's birth - Hospital Declaration, Passport, birth certificate or other
  8. provide payment of $30.00
  9. You will receive an email confirming your registration has been added to the waiting list.
Forgotten password

Login to the online registration portal and follow these steps:

  • Enter username
  • Select Forgot password?
  • An email will be sent with a link to reset your password. Complete the steps in the email to login to your account 

What are the steps for registering for child care?

Your child must be born before you can register for child care on the Darebin system

  • Complete a registration form (as above)
  • Select up to 4 child care services that you are prepared to accept a place at. 

The portal allows you view and update your registration details at any time, it does not advise you where your child is on the waiting list. 

It is your responsibility to ensure your details are always correct.

How do I register if I am unable to use the portal?

Call the registration team and they will assist you

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