Kindergarten

How to apply for your child's kindergarten place in 2024(PDF, 2MB)

2024 Kindergarten Session times(PDF, 297KB)

Key Dates - allocation of 2024 kindergarten places(PDF, 116KB)

3 year old kindergarten - frequently asked questions

4 year old kindergarten - frequently asked questions

To enquire about 2023 kindergarten please contact centralapplication@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

2023 Kindergarten session times(PDF, 296KB)

Click through the below to watch video tours, view facility photos and find out more about each of our kindergarten and pre-schools within the Surf Coast Shire:

• Anglesea Kindergarten
• Helen M Kininmonth Kindergarten (Winchelsea)
• Jan Juc Pre-School
• Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten (Torquay)
• Lorne Kindergarten
• Torquay Kindergarten

To find the nearest funded kindergarten program you can use:

Find a kinder program

Find privately run services in the area on the Child Care Finder Website

There are a number of kindergartens throughout the municipality, both Council-run and private, which offer your child the chance to learn and grow in a safe, happy environment. 

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who turn 3 or 4 years old by 30 April can attend kindergarten for up to 15 hours per week for free. Find out more on the Victorian Government's Education website. 

Bush/Beach Kinder Information(PDF, 3MB) including 'Our Exclusive Sites', 'Our Amazing Programs' and 'Snapshot of the children's learning'

Junk Trunk Information(PDF, 1MB) including 'Our Recycle Station', 'The benefits for our kinder programs' and 'Sustainability Leadership'

Kindergarten Incursions and Excursions(PDF, 2MB) including photos and listing of current incursions and excursions.