Starting Kindergarten

Your child can start kindergarten if they turn three or four by 30 April in the year they attend. All children are eligible to attend two years of funded kindergarten in the two years before starting school.

For children born between 1 January and 30 April, it is recommended to consider what age you would like your child to start Primary School, and work backwards.

The table below shows when a child is eligible to access three- and four-year-old kindergarten. Or you can use the online calculator here.

Some children will be eligible for a third year of funded kindergarten prior to starting school. For eligiblity, refer to the 'What if my child needs another year of four-year-old kindergarten' section.

If you're unsure about the best time for your child to start kindergarten, you can speak to:

• A kindergarten teacher/educator.
• Maternal and Child Health.
• Preschool Field Officer.

You can also contact our Kindergarten Central Registration team on 5662 9200 or kinder@southgippsland.vic.gov.au