Four-Year-Old Kindergarten is becoming Pre-Prep
We’re transitioning Four-Year-Old Kinder to Pre-Prep in stages from 2025.
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- About Pre-Prep
- Find out if your child is eligible
- Pre-Prep calculator
- Introduction to Pre-Prep
- Learn more about…
About Pre-Prep
Four-Year-Old Kindergarten is becoming Pre-Prep, starting with 6 local government areas in 2025.
There is no difference between the program offered for Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. Pre-Prep offers children more hours to learn and socialise through play. Pre-Prep will be delivered through standalone (sessional) kindergartens and long day care centres.
Three-Year-Old, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep are part of Free Kinder. Find out more about Free Kinder.
Find out if your child is eligible
Use the Pre-Prep calculator to find out if your child is eligible to attend Pre-Prep and when they can start.
Before you start, you need to know your local council.
Pre-Prep calculator
What is the child’s birth year?(Required)
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Introduction to Pre-Prep
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1125046834?autoplay=0
The benefits of Pre-Prep for your child
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1125046870?autoplay=0
The Benefits of Pre-Prep for your child
Pre-Prep roll-out schedule
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1125046916?autoplay=0
Learn more about…
Pre-Prep roll-out schedule
Learn more about the roll-out and when Pre-Prep is available for your child.
Benefits of kinder
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Kinder: Information in your language
Learn more about kindergarten in Victoria in 30 languages. Find information about Free Kinder, the benefits of 2 years of kindergarten, how to enrol, as well as job opportunities.
Kinder for Aboriginal children: Koorie Kids Shine
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can access 15 hours per week of free or low-cost kindergarten. From 2026, 4-year-olds can access up to 25 hours per week of Pre-Prep.
Free Kinder
Learn about savings available to help Victorian families access 2 years of quality kinder.
Kinder Supports for all Victorian children
There are a range of supports for Victorian Government funded kinder services to enable all children to access and participate in kinder programs.
Updated 26 March 2026
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