There are 15 preschools in Nillumbik's central registration system. Council accepts and processes kindergarten registrations on behalf of these preschools.
When to apply
Kindergarten registrations open on the first business day in February.
You can submit a kindergarten registration from the first business day in February:
- one year before your child is eligible to attend Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, or
- two years before your child is eligible to attend Four-Year-Old Kindergarten.
To be included in the first-round offer process, your registrations should be submitted before 30 June in the year before your child attends kindergarten. The date you apply does not give you higher priority, as long as your application is received before 30 June.
To view a list of key dates, including the specific dates that apply to your child based on their date of birth, see key dates in the preschool offer process.
Parents are encouraged to register for both 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten at the same time.
Before you apply
Decide which preschools you would like to nominate
You can nominate up to three preschool preferences. Nominating more than one preschool maximises the chance of your child being offered a place at a preschool of your choice.
Each preschool service sets their own curriculum, timetable and program fees (where applicable). To find your nearest preschool and their contact details, view our map of Nillumbik preschools.
Please remember that Council only process applications for the 15 preschools in the Nillumbik central registration system - private preschools and long day care centres will have their own application process.
Have your supporting documentation ready
- All registrations require proof of the child’s age (birth certificate or passport).
- Nillumbik residents or ratepayers will require proof of residency such as rates notice, lease agreement, contract of sale, drivers license or utility bill.
- Supporting documentation applicable to the Department of Education priority of access and Nillumbik Shire Council’s selection criteria.
How to apply
After you apply
After registrations close on 30 June, preschool places will be allocated in accordance with the Department of Education priority of access and the selection criteria set out in Council’s Preschool Priority of Access policy. Find out more about how preschool places are allocated.
Preschool places are allocated over three offer rounds. The first round of allocations commences in July. Find out more about the key dates in the preschool offer process.
If you receive a preschool offer, you will have seven days to respond. Find out how to accept or cancel a preschool offer.
Updating your details
If your circumstances change after you apply, you can use the links in your acknowledgement email to update your details.
If you are unable to locate your acknowledgement email, call the Preschool Registration team on 9433 3161 or email preschool@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Updating your preschool preferences
Preschool preferences can be changed after you have submitted your child's kindergarten registration.
Preferences can be changed up until 30 June in the year before your child is due to attend preschool without affecting the offer process.
To change your preschool preferences before 30 June, use the 'update registration’ link found in your acknowledgement email. If you are unable to locate your acknowledgement email, call the Preschool Registration team on 9433 3161 or email preschool@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
After 30 June, changes to preferences will be considered a late registration and will be given equal opportunity to positions during the second and third round of offers.
To change your preschool preferences after 30 June, call the Preschool Central Registrations team on 9433 3161 or email preschool@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.