Fees & Enrolment

The Programs

Two to Three Year-Old Program

To be enrolled in the 2-3 year-old program, children are required to turn three years of age by 30th of June in the year of entry.

Four to Five Year-Old Program

To be enrolled in the 4-5 year-old program, children are required to turn four years of age by 30th of April in the year of entry. Children cannot be enrolled in an additional 4 -Year-Old Victorian Government Funded Kindergarten Program at another centre.

Attendance Options

There are three attendance options available:

  • Two days: Tuesday and Thursday
  • Three days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Five days: Monday - Friday

Half-day enrolment is not available.

Hours of Operation

The ELC’s hours of operation are 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks per year.

Fee Structure 2020

DaysDescriptionFees ($)
2 Days Tuesday & Thursday Attendance $280.00 per week
3 Days Monday, Wednesday & Friday Attendance $420.00 per week
5 DaysMonday to Friday Attendance $700.00 per week
Annual Levy Building and Resource Fee $250.00 per year

Enrolment Procedures

Waiting List

The 2021 Waiting List will open from 2nd March - 31st May 2020.

The Waiting List Application attracts a $50.00 non-refundable processing and administration fee.

Offer of Place

Offers of Place are forwarded to each successful applicant between August and September of the year prior to entry.

Priority of Entry

The University of Melbourne reserves the right to consider the following priorities:

  1. Currently enrolled children
  2. Staff and students of The University of Melbourne
  3. Affiliation to the University of Melbourne  (i.e. employed by University of Melbourne partner)
  4. Siblings of currently and previously enrolled children
  5. New families

If you are submitting an application as a current employee, student or affiliate of The University of Melbourne, please attach relevant documentation/proof. i.e. current staff/student card; letter of acceptance/employment from faculty/department.

Forms

2021 ELC Waiting List Application will available 2nd March 2020.