Enrolments 2021
Kurboroo Kindergarten is located in a tranquil bush setting and is known for its wonderfully warm and friendly environment.
Our kinder is well equipped with great play equipment for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities. Freedom of expression is encouraged by our dedicated and caring staff. Kurboroo Kindergarten is a great “feeder” kindergarten for a number of local primary schools.
We are also proud to offer a 1:9 teacher/children ratio, for our 4 Year-old Sessions and a 1:10 ratio for our 3 Year-old Sessions to enhance and foster the children’s early learning experiences.
4 Year-Old Enrolments
In 2021 we will be offering two 4 year-old groups, each totalling 15 hours.
Koalas
Monday: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Possums
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 4.00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
3 Year-Old Enrolments
In 2021 we will be offering one 3 year-old group, totalling 6 hours.
Wallabies
Monday: 8:00 am – 11.30 am
Thursday: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Eligibility
3 Year Old
Children are eligible to apply for three-year-old kinder provided they turn three years old by 30 April the year they attend. However no child can commence sessions until they have turned three. The fact that your child is eligible to attend three-year-old kinder does not mean that they must attend that year.
You may be able to delay your child’s attendance until the following year depending on your child’s requirements. It is not necessary for your child to attend three-year-old kinder in order to attend four-year-old kinder.
There is currently no Government funding for three-year-old kinder.
4 Year Old
Children are eligible to apply for four-year-old kindergarten provided they turn four years old by 30 April the year they attend. It is important for you to consider if your child is ready for four-year-old kindergarten.
Families with children born between 1 January and 30 April need to make an informed choice about which year they would like their child to commence school and therefore which year their child will attend a funded kindergarten program. Government policy allows a funding subsidy for one year of four-year-old kindergarten per child in the year prior to school entry.
A second year of funded kindergarten may be granted by the government in limited circumstances, please consult your child’s teacher further regarding this issue.
No Jab, No Play
The Victorian Government has recently amended the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. These amendments mean that early childhood education and care services cannot confirm enrolment of a child unless the parent/carer has provided documentation that shows the child:
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is fully vaccinated for their age; or
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is on a recognised catch-up schedule if their child has fallen behind with the vaccinations; or
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has a medical reason not to be vaccinated.
Conscientious objection’ to vaccination is not an exemption. For more information visit the Victorian Better Health website.
Enrolment Process
3 and 4 year old enrolments are centralised through the Maroondah Integrated Kindergarten Association (MIKA). MIKA maintains a central enrolment system and allocates places according to parents’ preferences and proximity to the Kindergarten.
Applications should be made between 1 March and 30 June during the year before the child is eligible to attend Kindergarten.
For more information you can contact MIKA’s Central Enrolment Office on 0449 997 488 during school terms, Monday and Tuesday from 10:00am – 2:30pm, or feel free to contact the Kindergarten’s Enrolments Officer
Lise Kaufmann on 0434 437 871 or
For more information or to download an application form for both the 3 year old and 4 year old programs please visit the MIKA website.