Important Dates

Kindergarten/School Readiness Information Session
Wednesday June 20

Kindergarten Open Day
Monday June 25

Enrolment Applications Open for First Round Offers
Monday June 25

Enrolment Applications Close for First Round Offers
Friday July 20

First Round Offers
August 2018

Second Round Offers
September 2018

Why kinder?

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 2019 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 2019 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 for 2019 kindergarten will close on Friday 20th July 2018.

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 – 5559 4595

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