How to apply and enrol
1. Check your child’s age
Your child can attend two years of kindergarten – three-year-old (first year) and four-year-old (second year) kindergarten.
They must turn three or four by April 30 in the year they start their kindergarten program.
For example, if your child turns three in May they start three-year-old kindergarten when they’re about 3.5 years old.
Check your child’s eligibility using the kindergarten calculator below:
2. Choose your kindergarten and apply
Find your local Meli kindergarten and watch our virtual tours here.
Complete an application and list your preferences of Meli kindergartens you’d like your child to attend here.
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3. Accept your child’s place and enrol
You will receive a notice from us for an offer of a Meli kindergarten place. 2026 Allocation Dates
For 2026 families if you are successful in an offer, you will be sent an email with kindergarten and group. Follow the email prompts to accept, change or decline your offer.
You will receive a separate link later in the year to complete your child’s enrolment form.
4. Prepare for your child’s first day
To ensure you and your child are as prepared as possible check out our First Day at Kindergarten page.
Here you’ll find helpful tricks and tips to reducing separation anxiety, a list of what to pack and an informative video detailing what to expect on your child’s first day.
For a comprehensive guide, read through our Parent Information Handbook.
For more information on our application and enrolment process, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
Read our Frequently Asked Questions
Change your enrolment
Whenever you move house, you must update your details.
Email enrolments@meli.org.au and Meli will provide you a link to update your details.
If your move means your child can no longer attend kindergarten, read the instructions under How do I cancel my kindergarten place.
If you would like to cancel your child’s kindergarten place, please contact Email: enrolments@meli.org.au in writing or call (03) 5273 0200.
Depending on what time of year you are wanting to cancel your child’s enrolment will impact their kindergarten funding. (especially if you have decided your child will attend another kindergarten/long daycare service outside of Meil)
Please contact us so we can complete the correct process required by the Department of Education.
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