Kinder at Syndal · 2027
Free Kinder in 2027, at a centre that knows your child
Choose free sessional kinder on Monday and Wednesday, or kinder built into long day care all year. Either way, your child learns with a VIT-registered teacher in a small, family-run centre.
- Free for eligible children
- Lunch & snacks included
- Care available 7am – 6pm
Free Kinder Program 2027
Two ways to do kinder at Syndal
Funded 3- and 4-year-old kinder through two flexible options — choose the one that fits your family.
Integrated Kinder
within Long Day CareAvailable all year · 52 weeks, including school holidays- Kinder teaching programDelivered by a VIT-registered Early Childhood Teacher as part of the Long Day Care program.
- Lunch & snacksProvided as part of the Long Day Care program.
- Days & hoursMonday to Friday, all year · 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Funded kinder15 hours per week / 600 hours per year (4-Year-Old Kinder).
- SubsidiesThe Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and the Victorian Free Kinder offset are both applied, so you only pay the gap.
Free Sessional Kinder
at SyndalVictorian school terms only · not provided in school holidays- Kinder teaching programDelivered by a VIT-registered Early Childhood Teacher.
- Lunch & snacksProvided each day.
- DaysMonday & Wednesday (standard program).
- Session times8:30am – 4:00pm · 7.5 hours a day, 15 hours a week, 600 hours a year.
- Fee100% free for eligible children — no kinder fees to pay.
- FlexibilityAdd before care from 7:00am and after care until 6:00pm on kinder days, pre-booked or casual, so it fits a working week.
Optional wrap-around care for sessional kinder
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) may apply to eligible wrap-around care and Long Day Care bookings.
Which option suits you?
Pick the kinder that fits your week
Free Sessional Kinder suits you if…
- You want kinder at no cost for an eligible child
- Monday and Wednesday, 8:30–4:00, fits your week
- You can cover school holidays yourself
- You’d like the option of before and after care
Integrated Kinder suits you if…
- You need care all year, including school holidays
- You want one drop-off between 7am and 6pm, any weekday
- You’d like the kinder program inside a full day of care
- Your CCS and the Free Kinder offset will reduce your gap fee
Enrolling for 2027
Four steps to a place
Book a tour
Visit with your child, meet our kinder teacher and see the room.
Register your interest
Join our waitlist online and tell us which option and days you’d like.
Accept your place
We’ll contact you to offer a place and send your enrolment forms.
Start in Term 1
If you’re using long day care or before and after care, set up your CCS in myGov before you start.
Early Start Kinder
Eligible three-year-olds can get 15 hours of free or low-cost kinder each week through Early Start Kinder. This includes children who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from a refugee or asylum seeker background, or whose family has had contact with child protection. Talk to us in confidence and we’ll help with the application.
Kinder FAQs
Questions about kinder
Not sure which option is right for you? Call us and we’ll talk it through.
Is Free Sessional Kinder really free?
Yes, for eligible children. There’s no kindergarten fee for the Monday and Wednesday program, and it runs a full 8:30am–4:00pm day with lunch included. If you work, you can add before and after care from 7am to 6pm, all in one place.
What’s the difference between sessional and integrated kinder?
Sessional kinder runs on set days during Victorian school terms. Integrated kinder is part of long day care, so the kinder program runs within a full day, Monday to Friday, all year — including school holidays.
Can I add before and after care?
Yes. Before kinder (7:00–8:30am) is $23.25 pre-booked or $25.00 casual. After kinder (4:00–6:00pm) is $31.00 pre-booked or $33.00 casual. The Child Care Subsidy may apply.
What happens in the school holidays?
Free Sessional Kinder follows Victorian school terms, so it doesn’t run in the holidays. If you need care all year, Integrated Kinder runs 52 weeks a year.
Who teaches the kinder program?
A VIT-registered Early Childhood Teacher leads the program. It’s play-based and builds the social, language and early literacy and numeracy skills children need for school.
How much is the Free Kinder offset in long day care?
Eligible families receive up to $2,101 per child per year (2026 rate), taken off your fees on top of any Child Care Subsidy. The Victorian Government sets the rate each year.
How do I secure a place for 2027?
Book a tour or register on our waitlist. Places are limited, so we recommend registering early.
Visit us
Come and see Syndal for yourself
The best way to know if we’re right for your family is to visit. Book a tour, meet our educators and see the rooms in person.
