Kindergarten open days
CRS‑participating kindergartens across Knox are opening their doors between March and May 2026, giving families the chance to explore local kindergarten programs.
Open days are a great opportunity to:
- Tour the kindergarten environment
- Meet educators
- Ask questions about programs and enrolments
Bookings aren't required.
Details are listed by suburb below.
Bayswater
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Knox Children and Family Centre Baywater 41 Phyllis Street, Bayswater | Contact services to book tours | |
Bayswater Uniting Kindergarten 2 Birch Street, Bayswater | Wednesday, 25 March Wednesday, 29 April Wednesday, 6 May | 9:00 am - 11:00 am 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Boronia
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Alchester Village Pre School 30 Lockwoods Road, Boronia | Saturday, 21 March | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Boronia K12 35/37 Albert Avenue, Boronia | Tuesday, 24 March | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Colchester Park Kindergarten 8A Beresford Drive, Boronia | Wednesday, 25 March | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Cooinda Uniting Kindergarten 17 Dinsdale Road, Boronia | Friday, 27 March Monday, 30 March | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Haering Road Kindergarten 17 Haering Road, Boronia | Monday, 30 March | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Ferntree Gully
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Bena Angliss Kindergarten 30B Forest Road, Ferntree Gully | Tuesday, 24 March | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
KU Alexander Magit Kindergarten 11 Harwell Road, Ferntree Gully | Tuesday, 24 March | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
KU FW Kerr Kindergarten 15A Roberts Street, Ferntree Gully | Wednesday, 25 March | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Wattleview Uniting Kindergarten 17 Fuchsia Street, Ferntree Gully | Friday, 27 March Monday, 23 March Tuesday, 24 March | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm |
Windermere Reserve Kindergarten 278 Windermere Drive, Ferntree Gully | Saturday, 2 May | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Knoxfield and Lysterfield
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
KU Knoxfield Kindergarten 81 Anne Road, Knoxfield | Thursday, 26 March | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Lysterfield Uniting Kindergarten 105 Lakesfield Drive, Lysterfield | Monday, 23 March Thursday, 26 March | 10:00 am - 11:00 am 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Rowville
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Eildon Parade Kindergarten 69 Eildon Parade, Rowville | Thursday, 26 March | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
KU The Fields Kindergarten 35 Pitfield Crescent, Rowville | Thursday, 26 March | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Liberty Avenue Kindergarten 77 Liberty Avenue, Rowville | Sunday, 19 April | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Murrindal Uniting Kindergarten 100 Murrindal Drive, Rowville | Friday, 27 March Friday, 24 April | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Rowville Kindergarten 965 Wellington Road, Rowville | Saturday, 21 March | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Scoresby and The Basin
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Scoresby West Uniting Kindergarten 29 Nevana Street, Scoresby | Tuesday, 24 March Wednesday, 25 March Friday, 27 March | 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
The Basin Uniting Kindergarten 385 Forest Road, The Basin | Friday, 27 March Wednesday, 8 April Wednesday, 22 April | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wantirna and Wantirna South
| Kindergarten | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Billoo Park Kindergarten 40 Birchfield Crescent, Wantirna | Wednesday, 25 March | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
KU Mariemont Kindergarten 9A Mariemont Avenue, Wantina | Wednesday, 25 March | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Flamingo Uniting Kindergarten 21 Merryn Grove, Wantirna South | Friday, 27 March Wednesday, 22 April Friday, 24 April | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Knox Children and Family Centre Wantirna South 81 Argyle Way, Wantirna South | Contact service to book tour | |
Kinderlea Kindergarten 3 Coleman Road, Wantirna South | Saturday, 28 March | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
KU Ridell Road Kindergarten 36A Riddell Road, Wantirna South | Saturday, 21 March | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Registration dates
- Registration opens: 1 May each year for the following year.
- First-round registration closes: 30 June.
- Subsequent rounds: from August onwards, for any remaining places.
- Re-registration: families must register each year their child attends kindergarten.
Allocation & offers
- First-round offers: July
- Second-round and subsequent offers: August onwards.
- Accepting or declining an offer: must be done within the specified timeframe in the email notification.
- Waiting list: children not offered a place remain on the waitlist for subsequent rounds.
Orientation & start dates
- Kindergarten service providers will be in contact throughout October/November for enrolment and orientation details.
- Kindergarten orientation sessions: typically held 1–2 weeks before term starts; exact dates provided by each kindergarten service provider.
- Term 1 start: check kindergarten service provider-specific start dates.
- Other term dates:
- Term 2, Term 3, Term 4 start and end dates (aligned with Victorian school terms).
- Public holidays and pupil-free days affecting kindergarten sessions.
Additional notes
- Dates may vary slightly between kindergarten service providers; always confirm with your kindergarten.
- Kindergarten service providers will communicate all key dates to parents via email.
- Visit our Starting and changing kindergarten page for information about orientation and preparing your child.
Next steps
- Register for kindergarten – complete registration for your child.
- How kindergarten places are allocated – understand the offer and waitlist process.
- Starting and changing kindergarten – guidance for beginning kindergarten and handling changes.
- Find a kindergarten – view kindergartens available near you.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or contact our Kindergarten Central Registration team on 9298 7310.
