Central Goldfields Shire Council Central Enrolments Scheme collects Kindergarten registration requests on behalf of the all kindergartens located in the shire.
Please make sure you have read the registration information before registering your child. Refer to the registration process for further details.
When to start kindergarten
Enter your child's date of birth to check if they are eligible for 3 or 4 year old kinder.
Please note children are unable to repeat 3 year old kinder and will progress directly to 4 year old kindergarten in the following year
Starting age calculator
To register your child follow the below steps
1. Complete this registration form
2. Wait for your offer
3. Accept your offer
4. Complete Enrolment with Kinder
Pre Prep Roll Out
Kindergartens in Central Goldfields Shire are beginning the Pre Prep roll out in 2026, eligible 4 year old kindergarten children will be offered additional kindergarten hours between 16-25 hours per week depending on service selected.
Eligible Children:
- who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,
- from a refugee or asylum seeker background,
- who have had contact with Child Protection,
If you are applying for 4 year old kindergarten and you select one of these eligibility requirements you will be showed the Pre Prep programs.
For further information about Pre Prep: Pre-Prep Calculator | vic.gov.au