Research shows that kindergarten improves children’s health and wellbeing, helps them to develop strong social skills and encourages a love of learning.

Children who go to a kindergarten program are more independent and confident and are more likely to make a smooth transition to primary school (Prep).

All Warrnambool City Council Kindergartens offer play based learning programs and incorporate the Healthy Together, Kids Matter, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and Indigenous Language programs into their curriculum.

In 2018 Warrnambool City Council will offer Nature Kindergarten at some kindergartens, where children can experience natural outdoor play, explore the open environment and connect with nature.

All Warrnambool City Council kindergartens have achieved an exceeding rating in relation to the National Quality standards, a comprehensive set of measures which guide families in identifying quality approved education and child care services across the country.

You can enrol your child in a kinder program through the online application portal - simply click on the link below

Click Here to access the Kinder Application Portal

Applications for first round offers close on Monday 26^th June, 2017.

Locations

Council has 10 kindergartens providing a preschool program for four-year-olds.

Funded kindergarten places at Matron Swinton Childcare Centre and Sherwood Park Childcare Centre are also available.  Please contact the Centre’s directly for more information.

Matron Swinton – 5559 4650, Sherwood Park – 5561 3067

Any kindergartens which are not managed by Council arrange their own enrolments.
Please contact these kindergartens directly.