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Joyful journeys begin at kinder

By Pip Turton

Jul 14, 2025

Having fun at Ispira Kids early learning centre in Shepparton are (back) Mila May, 4, Aarna Battershetty, 3, Ruby Davis, 3, (front) Chloe Dicker, 3, Mikayla Harrison, 4, Hayley Baschiera, 4, and Ruby Brand, 4. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Parents are advised to look for the Kinder Tick when looking at providers.

Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding families that registrations for 2026 three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs will close on Friday, August 8.

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Parents, guardians and carers are encouraged to register online via council’s website to ensure their child secures a place at one of approximately 30 kindergarten programs available across the municipality in 2026.

The central registration process applies to both three-year-old kindergarten (two years before school) and four-year-old kindergarten (one year before school).

Families registering for three-year-old kindergarten must do so through council’s registration system, not directly with their preferred provider.

Placements are allocated in accordance with council’s ‘access to criteria’ guideline.

Three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten is free or low cost for families who meet the eligibility criteria.

If your child attends a kindergarten program within a long day care setting, some fees may still apply.

For more information on kindergarten registrations and to register your child, visit greatershepparton.com.au/kindergarten-enrolment-information or contact council on 5832 9700.

By Pip Turton