Kindergartens
Kindergarten is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the world through learning and play.
Kindergarten (sometimes known as preschool) helps your child to learn and develop through programs provided to enhance all areas of children's development including physical, social and emotional, language and cognitive development. Kindergarten programs focus on developing a child's self worth based on their individual needs and interests.
Children are eligible to attend a four-year-old kindergarten program in the year before they go to primary school. Kindergarten programs are offered in stand alone centres, private schools or childcare centres, all of which employ qualified kindergarten teachers.
Programs may be held for a few hours in the morning or afternoon, while others will offer extended hours programs. Most kindergartens also offer a three-year-old program.
Contact details can be obtained by downloading the kindergarten factsheet.
For further information, email Family Services or phone 9278 4613. To find out which childcare centres offer funded kindergarten places, call the service/s concerned directly by viewing this full list of childcare centres.
Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES)
Make enrolment easier for you and your child by using our Central Enrolment Scheme for 19 community-managed kindergartens in Boroondara.
To apply to any kindergarten which is not part of the Central Enrolment Scheme, view the complete list of kindergartens located within Boroondara.
Read the BKCES Enrolment Policy.
Central Enrolment Scheme Information kit and application form
The information in the kit should answer all your queries. Please note, the information kit and application form are included as a single document. If you read the information kit online, you will only need to print the application form on pages 30-31.
A Change of Application form is also included on page 32. Use
this form to change your preferences if you have already applied.
If you change your preference before the end of Term 2 in the year
preceding attendance, the original date of application is kept.
However, a change of preference after this time will result in your application being placed at the end of the waiting list.
Notification of kindergarten withdrawal
Please complete and return the kindergarten withdrawal notification form if you no longer require your accepted position.
Central Enrolment Scheme frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How do I apply?
Obtain a BKCES Application Form from libraries, maternal and child health centres, member kindergartens, council offices or from this page.Application fees
From 1 July 2009, the BKCES Application Fee increased $1 to $22 per year of entry.
2010 enrolments
Is it too late to apply for 2010 enrolment?You can still lodge an application for 2010 enrolment, however, your application will be placed on the waiting list according to the day Council receives your application. Applications received after 26 June 2009 are not included in the first round of offers which took place on 24 July 2009.
When will I find out about my 2010 place?
2010 offers were made on 24 July 2009, with 10 working days to respond. If you are unsuccessful in the first round of offers, you will be notified of your position range on the waiting list. Subsequent offers will be made as places become available. You will be contacted by mail if a place becomes available.
How do you rank applicants?
The selection criteria are on page 27 of the BKCES Information Kit. New applicants are sorted by proximity to the kindergarten, then date of application.
2011 enrolments onwards
When can I lodge an application for 2011 onwards?Apply when your child turns two years of age. Applications for 2011 enrolment onwards will continue to be accepted until the end of second term prior to the year of entry. So that means 2011 enrolments close at the end of second term 2010.
How do I change my preferences?
Email your change of preference to BKCES direct. You will receive an updated application acknowledgement when its processed.
Still have a question?
Contact Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme - email BKCES or phone 9278 4444.
Preschool Field Officers
Preschool Field Officers are specialist kindergarten teachers who support the inclusion of all children in community-managed kindergartens, independent schools and long day care services. They:
- receive referrals from parents and kindergarten staff
- observe children at kindergarten
- discuss children's strengths and challenges at kindergarten
- develop strategies and programs with teachers to include all children in the group program
- support families to access specialist children's services
- encourage and support teachers and families to link with early intervention and specialist children's services staff where necessary
- discuss resources to promote an inclusive classroom
- support staff with their professional development needs and provide information about available training
- facilitate and support teacher networks
- work with families and teachers to support positive transitions to school
- provide ongoing support, advice and resources to teachers.
Parents or teachers who would like support with a child's speech, hearing, communication, behaviour, social, emotional or physical development, can speak to a Preschool Field Officer - phone 9278 4642 or 9278 4370.
This service is provided free to families and kindergarten staff in Boroondara.
Files
Kindergarten factsheet (pdf, 106.42 KB)- Childcare centres factsheet (pdf, 104.06 KB)
- BKCES information kit and application form (pdf, 2.12 MB)
- Kindergarten withdrawal notification (pdf, 98.52 KB)
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