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Posted on Friday 7th of July, 2017,
Greater Shepparton City Council would like to notify parents of children turning four by April 30 2018 that kindergarten enrolments for 2018 are now open.
The Victorian Government funds one year of kindergarten for each eligible child.
CLICK HERE to download your kinder enrolment form.
Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Children and Youth Services Sally Rose said the kindergarten year is a very important step in the development and learning process.
"Kindergarten brings new challenges, learning opportunities, lots of fun and interaction with other children and adults," Ms Rose said.
"Kindergarten provides flexibility to reflect your child's individual needs and allows children to develop their skills at their own pace.”
"It also prepares children to handle the more formal structure of their ongoing education.”
"I strongly encourage parents to visit local kindergartens prior to enrolment to meet with staff and discuss their individual child's needs. It’s also helpful to find out if the centre offers a program that suits your family’s needs in terms of days, times and fees”
Ms Rose said Council facilitated kindergarten enrolments for most funded kindergarten programs in Greater Shepparton.
Ms Rose said parents would receive notification of places by late September.
"While we try to accommodate parents’ requests for kindergarten at particular centres, this is not always possible, so if parents don't receive a place at the centre of their first preference they can accept a place at an alternative centre or wait and see if a space at their preferred centre becomes available,” she said.
Enrolment forms are available ONLINE HERE, at kindergartens, long day care centres and other early childhood services, as well as the Greater Shepparton City Council office in Welsford Street.
For more information contact the Central Enrolment Officer on 03 5832 9807.
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