Which Kindergarten is right for your child?

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In Maribyrnong, families can access kindergarten programs delivered through both sessional and integrated kindergarten to suit the needs of their child and family.  

Eligible families can also access Early Start Kindergarten and the Kindergarten Engagement Program, which provide extra support for children and culturally and linguistically diverse families in our City.

Below you will find:

Kindergarten is available at:

  • Sessional kindergarten at standalone centres - registrations are managed by Council
  • Integrated kindergarten at long day care centres – registrations and enrolments are managed by the service.

Finding a kindergarten near you

Visit the Depertment of Education's Kindergarten webpage to view all sessional and integrated kindergarten programs approved by the Victorian Government.

Finding a sessional kindergarten in Maribyrnong

To find your nearest sessional kindergarten: 

  1. Select the year and program type from the menu options below.
  2. Insert your address.
  3. Select the days of the week convenient for you.
  4. Select a pin on the map to view kindergarten details and timetable information which will appear under the map. 

Kindergarten timetables and vacancies

Sessional kindergarten program timetables

Sessional kindergaten program vacancies

Early Start Kindergarten

Early Start Kindergarten is a program providing free or low-cost kindergarten for three-year old children who: 

  • Have had support from child protection
  • Have a refugee or asylum-seeker background
  • Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Register for Kindergarten

For more information contact Council's Early Years team by phoning 9688 0116 or send an email to kindergarten@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.

Kindergarten Engagement Program

The free Kindergarten Engagement Program helps culturally and linguistically diverse families:   

  • Register for 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten  
  • Access Early Start Kindergarten if you’re a family with a refugee or asylum seeker background  
  • Find local services like playgroups and Maternal and Child Health  
  • Use interpreters   

Come along to a drop-in session to find out more:  
When: Thursdays from 10.30am-12.30pm  
Where: Braybrook Community Hub, 107 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook (view map)

More information

For more information contact Council's Early Years team by phoning 9688 0116 or send an email to kindergarten@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au. 

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