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In 2024 we are renewing JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten to provide a high-quality early learning facility for our community. During this time, 3- and 4-year old kindergarten programs will be moved to the former Balwyn Leisure Centre at 230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn. Find out more on our JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten renewal page.
In 2025, children will attend the new facility at 16A Argyle Road, Kew.
A kindergarten with a proud tradition in community-based early childhood education.
Contact details
Address: 16A Argyle Rd, Kew, 3101
Phone: (03) 9817 3624
Email: [email protected]
Website: JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten website
Visit the kindergarten: information about the annual open day in May is available on our Open days for kindergartens page, or you can contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit.
About JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten
JJ McMahon is a kindergarten with a strong sense of community, where families and children of all cultures, backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and included in all aspects of the program. Families play an important role in the care and education of your children, and staff believe in the importance of an equal partnership.
The children are viewed as capable and competent learners, their voices are valued and their input into the planning and programming is evident as the environment reflects their interests and needs. All staff strongly believe that children are curious and learn through play, drawing on the philosophies of Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Froebel. Outdoor learning is valued and children are given plenty of opportunities to engage in messy and risky play and to engage with the natural world.
Staff are dedicated and pride themselves on building relationships with all children, and on enhancing each child’s social and emotional development through creativity in a happy and secure environment.
Learn more on the JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten website.
2024 and provisional 2025 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Green – 22 places
This program offers 12 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am to 3 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am to 3 pm |
Yellow – 22 places
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Blue – 28 places
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours. Fees apply to the additional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm | 1:30 pm to 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm | 1:30 pm to 3 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm | 1:30 pm to 3 pm |
Red – 22 places (2024), 28 places (2025)
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 7 hours and 30 minutes of optional additional hours. Fees apply for the additional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | None | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | None |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | None |
2024 fees per term
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Green free kinder hours (12 hours per week): Free
- Yellow free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Blue free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Blue additional hours (4 hours and 30 minutes per week): $515
- Red free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Red additional hours (7 hours and 30 minutes per week): $705
Rating against the National Quality Standard
Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS) to:
- promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and care
- improve knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.
See JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten website.