2027 Pre-Prep, 3-year-old kindergarten enrolments open 1 May

Published on 23 April 2026

Expressions of interest for families to enrol their children in Gannawarra Shire Council’s Pre-Prep and three-year-old kindergarten programs for 2027 open on Friday, 1 May.

Council currently manages three-year-old kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs at the Cohuna and District Preschool, Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre at Kerang, Kerang South Kindergarten, Koondrook Preschool and Leitchville Preschool Play Centre, enabling families the choice to select a local provider.

“Kindergarten and Pre-Prep is the first step in a child’s education journey, as it supports children to develop positive relationships, problem-solving skills, ways to manage their emotions, and approaches to exploring, discovering and learning about themselves and the world around them,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“Council is pleased to have been one of the first municipalities in Victoria to roll out the State Government’s Pre-Prep program, which has replaced the former four-year-old kindergarten program and is providing our youngest residents the ideal preparation for primary school education.”

To be eligible for Pre-Prep, children must be turning four years of age before 30 April 2027; and to be eligible for three-year-old programs kindergarten, children must be three years of age before 30 April 2027.

To assist with planning for next year, parents and guardians of children eligible for either program are encouraged to visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/enrolments or contact the Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre to complete an Expression of Interest.

“Enrolment information will be sent in the coming weeks to families who complete an Expression of Interest and parents and guardians who have children currently accessing three-year-old kindergarten, as well as children who attend the Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre Long Day Care who are eligible to attend either program,” Mr Rollinson said.

“Parents and guardians can prepare now by having key documents ready prior to receiving an enrolment pack. These include their child’s current immunisation history statement from Medicare, any related court orders and, if applicable, a signed Medical Action Plan from their child’s doctor.”

To assist with planning for 2027 programs, parents and guardians are encouraged to return their completed enrolment information by 5pm Tuesday, 30 June.

For more information, please contact the Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre on (03) 5452 1357.