Enrolment Process
Learn about the process of enrolling at our wonderful kindergarten
Thank you for your interest….
Thanks for your interest in Tarralla Kindergarten! Enrolments at our Kindergarten are managed through MIKA – Maroondah Integrated Kindergarten Association.
Group Preferences for 2027 Enrolments
A link will be sent to families that will be attending Tarralla Kindergarten in 2027, with all the information about Group Selection. The link will be active at 7am on the Group Preference dates.
*Please note: Group preferences are allocated according to time and date stamp.
Open Day….
Tarralla Kindergarten holds an Open Day in May each year for prospective parents to look at the
Kindergarten and ask questions of the staff and committee.
In 2026, our Open Day will be held on Saturday 16th May from 10am-12pm. We look forward to meeting you there. We run Kinder tours on Monday 12.00pm-3.00pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday 11.00am-3.00pm, for any prospective families unable to attend our Open Day.
Please call Kinder on 9729 9731 to ‘Book a Tour’.
Eligibility….
The Victorian Government has recently amended the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008. The amendments mean that early childhood education and care services cannot confirm enrolment of a child unless the parent/guardian has provided:
- a current Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR);
AND
- the statement must show that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or that they are able to receive.
For more information refer to the BetterHealth No Jab, No Play page.
Placement….
Refer to MIKA’s Placement Criteria for more information on the allocation of placements at Tarralla Kindergarten in the event more applications than places are received.
Enrolment Period….
Enrolments for Tarralla Kindergarten are taken the year before the child is due to attend kindergarten.
Enrolments open at the beginning of March each year and close at the end of June, for attendance the following year.
Enrolments received after the closing date will be placed in the order of receipt after all on time applicants are placed, subject to availability of places. Enrolments are not accepted prior to this enrolment period.
Enrolments open at the beginning of March each year and close at the end of June, for attendance the following year.
Enrolments received after the closing date will be placed in the order of receipt after all on time applicants are placed, subject to availability of places. Enrolments are not accepted prior to this enrolment period.
Approximate Enrolment Timeline….
March-June: Apply to MIKA for the following year
May: Tarralla Kindergarten Open Day
August: MIKA offers places for 2027 to parents, via email.
August: Parents confirm their acceptance or decline via email to MIKA.
September: Parents submit group preferences online via a link.
October: AGM – Parents receive their child’s group allocation and receive an Orientation pack
May: Tarralla Kindergarten Open Day
August: MIKA offers places for 2027 to parents, via email.
August: Parents confirm their acceptance or decline via email to MIKA.
September: Parents submit group preferences online via a link.
October: AGM – Parents receive their child’s group allocation and receive an Orientation pack
2026 & 2027 Timetable
2026 Timetable | 4 Year Old GroupKOALAS | 4 Year Old GroupKANGAROOS | 4 Year Old GroupKOOKABURRAS | 3 Year Old GroupWOMBATS | 3 Year Old GroupROSELLAS | 3 Year Old GroupPOSSUMS |
MONDAY | 8.30am to 4.00pm
(7.5 hours) | 9.00am to 2.30pm
(5.5 hours) | 9.30am to 3.00pm
(5.5 hours) | |||
TUESDAY | 9.00am to 2.30pm
(5.5 hours) | 9.30am to 3.00pm
(5.5 hours) | 8.30am to 4.00pm
(7.5 hours) | |||
WEDNESDAY | 9.30am to 3.00pm
(5.5 hours) | 12.30pm to 4.30pm
(4 hours) | 8.30am to 4.00pm
(7.5 hours) | 8.00am to 12.00pm
(4 hours) | ||
THURSDAY | 8.30am to 4.00pm
(7.5 hours) | 9.00am to 2.30pm
(5.5 hours) | 9.30am to 3.00pm
(5.5 hours) | |||
FRIDAY | 9.30am to 1.30pm
(4 hours) | 8.30am to 2.00pm
(5.5 hours) |
Become a Part of Our Community!
We are a tight-knit learning community with a dedicated team of teachers, wonderful parents and beautiful children.
Book a Kinder Tour and so you can come and meet us personally!