Kindergarten open days for 2027
Published on 03 July 2026
Families considering three-year-old kindergarten for their child in 2027 are invited to attend open days at West Wimmera Shire Council's early years services next month.
The open days will be on Friday, 7 August, from 10am to 11am at Kaniva, Edenhope and Goroke centres.
The sessions are designed for families interested in enrolling their child in the 2027 three-year-old kindergarten program or those who have already lodged an intention to enrol.
Registrations are now open for children eligible for three-year-old kindergarten in 2027.
Families are invited to lodge an intention to enrol by 31 July 2026 to assist with planning for next year’s programs.
Children currently enrolled in three-year-old kindergarten do not need to register, as they will automatically transition into four-year-old kindergarten in 2027.
West Wimmera Shire Council currently offers 15 hours of three-year-old kindergarten across all services and will provide 20 hours of four-year-old kindergarten from 2027.
Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Dalton Burns said the open days gave families an opportunity to experience the welcoming and supportive environment offered at each service.
"Starting kindergarten is an important milestone for every child,” he said.
“Becoming familiar with the environment and the educators can help make that transition a positive experience."
At the open days, children can explore the learning environments and meet educators.
Parents and carers will have the opportunity to learn more about the programs, ask questions and discuss their child's transition to kindergarten.
Mr Burns said Council was committed to delivering high quality early years education across the shire.
"Our educators work hard to create safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments where children can develop confidence, curiosity and the skills they need for the years ahead,” he said.
Open days will be at:
- Edenhope Kindergarten, 52 Langford Street, Edenhope
- Goroke Kindergarten, 12 – 16 Compston Street, Goroke
- Kaniva Kindergarten, 25 Baker Street, Kaniva
More information about West Wimmera Shire Council's kindergarten services is available on the Council website at https://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/Community/Family-and-children/Kindergarten