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:

    • Increasing the number of long day kindergarten places available by 19;
    • No longer offering sessional kindergarten.

    Carrum Family & Children’s Centre:

    • 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.

    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.