CRES Kindergartens
What is the Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES)?
The Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES) provides families one easily accessible way to register and enrol their child in kindergarten, without having to work through the different processes and priorities used by individual kindergarten providers.
All programs in the CRES are funded and sessional.
Please note: Not all kindergartens in Knox are part of the CRES. Contact other kindergartens not participating in the CRES directly about their registration and enrolment process.
Finding a CRES Kindergarten near you
Choosing a kindergarten near you gives you a better chance of being offered a place at a kindergarten of your choice.
Attending a CRES kindergarten in the same Local Community Area in which you live meets Priority Two of the Priority of Access criteria.
Local Community Areas are indicated by the red boundary lines on the map below.
To view the sessional kindergarten programs relevant for your child:
- Select the year and age your child will attend kindergarten.
- Add your address to see your home on the map.
- Then click on each kindergarten to see their scheduled programs.
CRES Kindergarten Virtual Tours
Registration
Registrations for Council kindergarten places for 2024 are currently open.
Registrations for 2025 will open on the 1st of April. Registrations for 2025 submitted between the 1st of April 2024 and 15th of July 2024 will be included in the first round of allocation in late August 2024.
Register for 2025 Kindergarten now
Sessional Funded Kindergarten in Knox – not participating in CRES
Please visit the other providers page to view other kindergartens not included the CRES for 2025.
Find a playgroup
Knox has a range of playgroups for parents and carers of babies and children from birth to 5 years of age.
Need help?
Email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Or call our Kindergarten Services team on 9298 8000.
