You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:
Kindergarten fee subsidy
The kindergarten fee subsidy is government funding paid to organisations to enable eligible families to attend kindergarten for free or minimal cost. Kindergarten refers to the funded program generally in the year before children start school, when they are four years of age by 30 April of that year.
From 1 January 2009, the fee subsidy is $751.20 per annum (or $187.80 per term). Eligible families will then receive a 10 hour a week kindergarten program at no cost, or a longer program at a small cost.
Eligibility
How to apply
Eligible families should tell the early childhood program that they are eligible when they enrol their child or at any time during the year when they become eligible for a concession card or visa.
More information
For more information contact the kindergarten hotline in the Office for Children and Early Childhood Development at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development on 1300 731 947.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I get help with kindergarten fees?
YES. The kindergarten fee subsidy is paid to the kindergarten service to reduce fees paid by families.
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How do I get the kindergarten fee subsidy?
Speak to the staff involved in the kindergarten program about whom to show your Health Care or Pensioner Concession card or visa to in order to reduce your fees.
The kindergarten service will make a claim on your behalf to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development pays the kindergarten fee subsidy directly to the kindergarten service. Your fees will be reduced for each fee payment you make.
You can apply for the kindergarten fee subsidy at any time during the year, even if your child moves to another kindergarten.
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Where can I find out more about kindergarten programs in Victoria?
For further information please visit the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.