Kindergarten registration

Paint brushes and paint palette with young child

Find out about the systems we use to register your child/ren onto the Darebin Kindergarten Registration Waiting List.

When do kindergarten registrations open?

Kindergarten registrations open 1st March each year and close 30 June to prepare for allocation for the following year.

You can still register your child, please call the registration team for more information. 

What are the steps for registering for kindergarten?

  1. Complete a registration form via online registration portal
  2. Select up to 4 kindergarten services
  3. Complete all areas of the registration
  4. Upload required documents - proof of Darebin address, and proof of concession card if this applies to you
  5. Submit registration
  6. There is no fee to register for kindergarten

Registration Portal

Darebin is now using a new system for online registrations called Hub Hello.

For current families

 Login to the online registration portal and follow these steps:

  1. Enter your username and password
  2. Select the heart (top left corner)
  3. Select Waitlist from the drop-down box
  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. No charge to register for kindergarten

For new families

 Sign up to Waitlist in the online registration portal to open the registration form to complete and follow these steps:

  1. Provide proof of Darebin Address
  2. Provide proof of Concession Card (if this applies to you)
  3. No charge to register for kindergarten

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 

The portal allows you view and update your registration form at any time. To do this you navigate to the top left side of your account and select the heart icon. A drop-down box will appear with your registration form. It is your responsibility to ensure your details are always correct.

Contact the registration team if you are having issues accessing the portal.

Kindergarten Childcare
Phone: 03 8470 8825 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Email: registration.kindergartenchildcare@darebin.vic.gov.au

When should my child start kinder?

3-year-old kindergarten

Deciding when your child starts kindergarten is important and can affect the age at which they start school. Some families prefer to wait until their child is a bit older to send them to kindergarten.

Your child is eligible to attend 3-year-old kindergarten if they turn three by 30 April in the year of attending kindergarten.

If your child's birthday is in the early months of the year, they will not be able to start kindergarten until after they turn three, even if the term has begun.

Once your child starts 3-year-old kindergarten, they are expected to attend 4-year-old kindergarten the following year, then prep the year after.

Choosing the best year to commence 3-year-old kindergarten is important. There is no option to repeat 3-year-old kindergarten.

A child who starts 3-year-old kindergarten when they are young may not be able to repeat 4-year-old kindergarten.

A second year of funded 4-year-old kindergarten must be approved by the teacher and the Department of Education and is only recommended for children who exhibit developmental delay in at least two areas.

4-year-old kindergarten

Your child can attend 4-year-old kindergarten if they are turning four by 30 April in the year of attendance. 

Kindergarten Calculator

The Victorian Government has created a calculator tool that you can use to determine when your child can start kindergarten. Simply enter your child’s date of birth at the Give your child the best start website.

Is my child ready for kindergarten?

Talk to your Maternal and Child Health nurse or a qualified early years educator to help you decide. Kindergarten open days also provide a great opportunity to talk things through with an experienced professional. See tips for starting kindergarten for more information.

What is the process for accepting offers for kindergarten?

Find out the process for accepting offers for kindergarten at the kindergarten allocation and offers process webpage.

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