Repeating 3-year-old kindergarten
There is no option to repeat 3-year-old kindergarten.
Children accessing 3-year-old kindergarten will transition to 4-year-old kindergarten the following year.
How do you know your child is ready for kindergarten? Read When to start kindergarten for more information.
Repeating 4-year-old kindergarten
The government provides funds directly to kindergartens for children to attend a single year of 4-year-old kindergarten before they start school.
A second year of a 4-year-old kindergarten program may be recommended for children with additional needs or developmental delays.
If you have concerns about your child's readiness for school speak to their kindergarten teacher. With your permission, the teacher will complete an assessment and potentially reach out to the Preschool Field Officer to discuss.
If the teacher thinks a second year of kindergarten is right for your child, they will contact the Department of Education. The teacher needs to declare that your child is eligible to receive a second year of funding. You will then need to:
- Contact the central registration team to commence your application by email to [email protected] or call 9278 4444.
- To ensure a place is held for a second year at the same kindergarten, you need to complete your registration.
If the teacher does not recommend a second year of kindergarten, the child will attend school the following year.
Please note:
- Thinking a child is 'young for their age' does not guarantee funding for a second year of 4-year-old kindergarten.
- Registrations for a second year of 4-year-old kindergarten in a different member kindergarten are treated as new applications.
Visit the Victorian Government page: Does my child need a second year of kindergarten?
Contact us
For further information contact us on 9278 4444 or email [email protected].
