Phone line temporarily unavailable - Friday 19 June

Please note that Council’s phone lines will be temporarily unavailable during a brief planned maintenance outage between 9.30am and 10.30am on Friday 19 June.
If you need assistance during this time, please email info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au or connect with us via live chat at surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

Kindergarten and child care

First round kinder applications for 2027 will close on Friday 26 June 2026.
The application form will remain open for the second round.
Access our FAQs for questions about the application process, including next steps

2027 Kindergarten Enrolment Process FAQs

Find responses to frequently asked questions about the kinder allocation process.

Kindergarten locations and registration

A list of Council-run kindergartens and all the details you need to register your child.

Kindergarten FAQs

All your questions about kindergarten and how Council is rolling out the Best Start, Best Life Reforms.

Occasional child care

Short term child care program for children from around 12 months of age up to six years of age.

Early years policies and plans

Educational and safety policies for all Council's kindergarten and child care programs.

Best Start Best Life Reforms

Learn more about how these changes support and enhance your child's early learning experience, or check out the FAQs page above.

WATCH: Benefits of beach kinder

Check out this video to see why Deakin University research has confirmed what our kinder parents already know - beach (and bush) kinder is so beneficial for growing learners.

External providers

Looking for education programs that aren't run by Council? Here are some links to help:

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