FAQs
- Increasing the number of long day kindergarten places available by 19;
- No longer offering sessional kindergarten.
- Increasing the number of 3YO sessional kindergarten places available by 8;
- Increasing the number of 4YO sessional kindergarten places available by 14;
- Increasing the number of long day kindergarten places available by 15;
- Reducing the number of long day care places available by 15.
Why are changes being proposed?
At Parkdale and Edithvale Family & Children’s Centres, we are experiencing increased demand for longer day kindergarten and a reduced demand for our sessional kindergarten program.
At Carrum Family & Children’s Centre, we are experiencing increased demand for long day kindergarten and a strong continuing demand for sessional kindergarten.
What are the details of the proposed changes?
Parkdale and Edithvale Family & Children’s Centres:
Carrum Family & Children’s Centre:
Where can my child/ren go if I am not able to access sessional kindergarten at Parkdale or Edithvale Family & Children’s Centre?
Our modelling indicates that nearby local kindergartens offering sessional services are likely to have places available for families affected by the proposed changes.
How do I find more about kindergarten programs in Kingston?
Our kindergarten web page has details of sessional and long day kindergarten.
How do I enrol in sessional kindergarten?
Our easy-to-navigate registration process is explained here.
How do enrol in long day kindergarten?
For long day kindergarten provided in one of Council’s three Family & Children’s Centres, contact the Centre directly. You can find out about other services in Kingston here.