Find a kindergarten or preschool

When to enrol your child

Manningham Council does not manage a central enrolment service.  To enrol your child, contact the enrolment officer at the kindergarten of your choice or the childcare centre of your choice .

Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Kindergartens near you.

Children who need additional support

Funded kindergartens have several programs for children and families that need extra support. This can include a children who:

• require extra support in kindergarten
• have communication difficulties
• are experiencing emotional or social issues
• are displaying challenging behaviour
• exhibit developmental delay
• have a disability (conditions apply for children linked with NDIS or early intervention services).

Preschool field officer program

The state government funded preschool field officer program can help a child that needs extra assistance. If they’re attending a funded kindergarten program, they can get support that includes:

• observations of developmental concerns after receiving referrals from parents, guardians or teachers
• referrals to specialist services such as speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy and dietetics
• assistance in developing tailored programs for children with additional needs
• support and info for families of children with additional needs
• connecting with community agencies and professional groups in early intervention services
• providing support to kindergarten staff with extra resources and training
• assistance in assessment and applications for a second year of funded kindergarten, if required.

To make a referral, download and complete our referral and consent form:

For more info about the preschool field officer program, you can contact us via email.

Inclusion support program

The inclusion support program aims to grow the capacity of education and care services to include all children. Delivery of the program is by the community childcare association, in partnership with KU children’s services and Yooralla. This agency is the Victorian Inclusion Agency.