Open days: find the right kindergarten for your child

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Parents with kindergarten-ready children, it’s time to start looking ahead to 2024.

Attending kindergarten is an important step in a child’s development as they start to get ready for school. In a safe and supportive environment, they learn important skills through play.

Throughout May, the 27 kindergartens that are part of the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme will open their doors and invite families to attend open days at their centres.

By visiting during an open day, you can:

  • speak to the teachers
  • discuss the programs
  • get a sense of each kindergarten’s atmosphere, and the activities and facilities they offer.

After your open day visits, you can apply to enrol your child online via the portal on our website. The Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme allows families to specify their preference for several kindergartens and groups at the same time, rather than applying to each individual service.

Applications are open, with children who turn 3 or 4 years old by Sunday 30 April 2024 eligible to attend a kindergarten program in 2024. Applications for 2024 close on Friday 23 June 2023.

To find the list of open days, visit our How to choose page or contact the Boroondara Families team on (03) 9278 4444.

Supporting you and your family

We are transforming Boroondara to provide you with the information you need quickly and easily. We have a wealth of information online to help you access services, resources and activities for families with children aged 10 and under. You’ll find a kindergarten dates calculator, immunisation information, childcare options and much more.

To find out more, visit our Children and families page.