Registration for 3-year-old kindergarten
Register for 3-year old kindergarten in 2026
Where is it offered?
Funded 3-year-old kindergarten is offered in community kindergartens, childcare centres, children's centres and schools and is managed by volunteer committees, or not for profit early years managers.
Nominating kindergarten preferences
For 2026 families can nominate one kindergarten preference. This will change for 2027 registrations and families will be able to nominate up to three kindergarten options in order of priority.
Listing multiple kindergartens does not guarantee a placement, as offers are dependent on availability.
For example, families who select Kindergarten 1 as their first preference will have a higher priority of placement at Kindergarten 1 over families who select Kindergarten 2 or Kindergarten 3.
If you are offerend your second or third preference kindergarten you can accept the offer and still elect to “wait” for your first preference kindergarten in the event that a place becomes available.
Due to limited availability you are not guaranteed to receive a place at your preferred kindergarten.
If there are no places available at any of the three kindergarten preferences nominated, you will go on the waiting list for your first preference kindergarten.
Do NOT submit multiple online registrations for different kindergartens. Only one registration per child per year. If you need to amend an existing registration please contact the Kindergarten Registration and Liaison Team on 1300 322 322 or email kindergarten@frankston.vic.gov.au.
If you would like to inquire further about kindergarten vacancies for the current year, please contact the Kindergarten Registration and Liaison Team on 1300 322 322.
Is my child eligible?
To be eligible for funded 3-year-old kindergarten children must be 3 years of age or older by 30 April in the year they start kindergarten.
What does it cost?
The Victorian Government is investing up to $169.6 million to offer free kindergarten, to give our kids the best start in life. This means more children will have access to quality early childhood education before they start school. Your service is participating in this program.
All families with a child enrolled in a funded participating kindergarten program are eligible for Free Kinder(PDF, 202KB), in either sessional or long day care services.
Payments will be made directly to participating kindergarten service providers. The saving will be passed on to families though reduced fees. You will not receive a lump sum payment or allowance.
Registering for 3-year-old kindergarten for 2027
Registrations for 3-year-old kindergarten for 2027 will be open from 1 April 2026.
On-time registrations close on 3 August 2026.
Kindergartens set their own timetables and organise the groups and session times. If you want to know what they offer please contact the kindergarten directly.
Registrations will only be processed when all required documentation has been provided. This includes supporting documentation for Exceptional Circumstances.
For assistance with the online registration form, or to update or amend any information, the Kindergarten Central Registration Team can be contacted by phone 1300 322 322 or email kindergarten@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Information needed to complete registration includes:
- Child’s name, date of birth, language spoken at home, any previous kindergarten attendance and immunisation status;
- Parent / guardian contact details;
- Details of any additional support the child might need to participate in the kindergarten program due to diagnosed disability, development delay or complex medical conditions;
- Details of any priority category your child meets from Council’s local allocation criteria eg, prior connection, siblings, exceptional circumstances;
- Two proof of address documents may be requested which clearly shows the applicants name: such as a recent utility bill, driver’s licence, rental agreement or rates notice.