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Countdown to Kinder: Final weeks to register for 2026 Programs
Posted on
Monday 14th of July, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding local families that registrations for 2026 Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs will close on Friday 8 August 2025.
In Summary
Registrations for 2026 Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs in Greater Shepparton will close on Friday 8 August 2025.
Three-Year-Old Kindergarten registrations must be completed via Council, not directly with service providers, and placements follow Council’s Access to Criteria guidelines.
Parents, guardians and carers are encouraged to register online now via Council’s website to ensure their child secures a place at one of approximately 30 kindergarten programs available across the municipality in 2026.
The central registration process applies to both Three-Year-Old Kindergarten (two years before school) and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (one year before school). Families registering for Three-Year-Old Kindergarten must do so through Council’s registration system, not directly with their preferred provider. Placements are allocated in accordance with Council’s Access to Criteria guidelines.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said it was important that families act soon.
“Kindergarten is a vital step in every child’s learning journey, it helps them grow socially, emotionally and academically,” he said.
“Our community is fortunate to have so many quality kindergarten programs, and I strongly encourage families to get their registrations in now to avoid missing out on their preferred options.”
Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten is free or low cost for families who meet the eligibility criteria. If your child attends a kindergarten program within a long day care setting, some fees may still apply.
Posted on Monday 14th of July, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding local families that registrations for 2026 Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs will close on Friday 8 August 2025.
In Summary
Parents, guardians and carers are encouraged to register online now via Council’s website to ensure their child secures a place at one of approximately 30 kindergarten programs available across the municipality in 2026.
The central registration process applies to both Three-Year-Old Kindergarten (two years before school) and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (one year before school). Families registering for Three-Year-Old Kindergarten must do so through Council’s registration system, not directly with their preferred provider. Placements are allocated in accordance with Council’s Access to Criteria guidelines.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said it was important that families act soon.
“Kindergarten is a vital step in every child’s learning journey, it helps them grow socially, emotionally and academically,” he said.
“Our community is fortunate to have so many quality kindergarten programs, and I strongly encourage families to get their registrations in now to avoid missing out on their preferred options.”
Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten is free or low cost for families who meet the eligibility criteria. If your child attends a kindergarten program within a long day care setting, some fees may still apply.
Tap here to register your child and for more information. For further details contact Council on (03) 5832 9700.
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