This year we received an unprecedented number of enrolment applications. Many families have not been offered their first preference and, in some circumstances, have not received a place for round 1 and are on a waitlist.
We recognise this is less than ideal and are doing our best to respond to every family within a week. As individual offers are accepted or declined, new or alternative places may become available, potentially better meeting individual families’ needs.
For details on enrolments and timelines, please refer to the LMPA website. Please note that kindergarten places are allocated according to LMPA policy, which follows the Victorian Government’s Priority Access Criteria.
Additional Kindergarten Places for 2026
Two new kindergarten services are opening in Marong and Kennington next year, providing 99 places each.
Marong – Y Kinders has been appointed to run the kindergarten program at the Marong Community Hub and Kindergarten. Families wishing to enrol at this service can do so via Central Registration from 12 August.
Kennington – This kindergarten is currently under construction at Kennington Primary School and is planned to open on Day 1, Term 1 2026, subject to service approval. If you are interested in enrolling into this service, please email info@LMPA.org.au with Kennington KOSS in the subject line and LMPA will contact you when enrolments can be made.