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Enrolment
Process

Everything you need to know about joining our kindergarten community

We’re delighted you’re considering North Epping Kindergarten for your child. Our enrolment process is simple and designed to be as smooth and supportive as possible for families.

Join the waitlist

Families can register on our waitlist from when their child is 3 months old. We encourage early registration to give you the best chance of securing a place. We charge an administration waitlist fee of $50.00, and you will need the following documents to attach to your application:

your child’s birth certificate or passport; and
a current immunisation history statement.

1.

Priority of access

Places are offered in accordance with government funding policies and our priority of access policy to ensure we meet the needs of our community. The priority of access order is:

equal priority of access for children who are at least 4 years old on or before 31 July in that preschool year, not enrolled or registered at a school, and are:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children;
- children with a disability and/or additional needs;
- children from low-income families;
- children with English language needs; or
- children who are at risk of significant harm (from a child protection perspective).
all other children who are at least 4 years old on or before 31 July in that preschool year and not enrolled or registered at a school.
children who are at least 3 years old on or before 31 July in that preschool year and have siblings enrolled at our community preschool.

2.

Offer of a place

Children can start at North Epping Kindergarten once they have turned 3. When a place becomes available, we will contact you with an offer.

We start enrolling children for next year, from June in the current year.

3.

Confirm your child’s place

To confirm your child’s place:

A bond of $300.00 is payable.
The bond is held on your account for the duration of your child’s enrolment and will be applied as a credit to your final term’s fees.