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A kindergarten that provides a happy, caring and secure environment for children and families.
Contact details
Address: 1a Wills Street
Hawthorn East 3123
Phone: (03) 9882 6880 or 0412 422 309
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.camberwellbaptistchurchkindergarten.org.au
Visit the kindergarten: Visit Open days for kindergartens for information about the annual open day in May, or contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit.
About Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten
Camberwell Baptist balances child-initiated and teacher-supported experiences to provide a program where play is valued and kindergarten is fun.
Children, teachers and parents/caregivers share the learning journey together and a strong sense of community is fostered with opportunities for participation and involvement.
The kindergarten has a large, light-filled playroom and shaded playground, where experienced teachers deliver a high quality program in a caring Christian environment.
The 4-year-old-program also features specialist sessions of French, music and dance.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on their website.
Session times 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala – 22 places – 6 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hrs |
|
Thursday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hrs |
Note: Extended hours sessions are available for this group when there is enough interest. These extended hours increase the length of the sessions by 3 hours each with a pick-up time of 3pm.
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat – 22 places – 15 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hrs |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hrs |
|
Friday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hrs |
Note: An extended hours session is available on Friday when there is enough interest. This extends the length of the Friday session by 3 hours and has a pick-up time of 3pm.
Provisional session times 2023
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala – 22 places – 12 hours per week
| Day | Start time | Finish time | Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am | 3pm | 6 hours |
| Thursday | 9am | 3pm | 6 hours |
Extended hours sessions are not available in 2023.
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat – 22 places – 15 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Friday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
Note: An extended hours session is available on Friday when there is enough interest. This extends the length of the Friday session by 3 hours and has a pick-up time of 3pm.
Fees
Per term 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program (6 hours per week):
- Term 1: $600
- Terms 2, 3 and 4: $400
- Extended hours sessions: $650 (6 hours per week)
4-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week):
- Term 1: $875
- Terms 2, 3 and 4: $675
- Extended hours session: $350 (3 hours per week)
Conditions
Term fees include:
- all program costs
- incursions
- excursions
- a sun hat
- a library bag (4-year-olds only).
Additional costs
Maintenance levy: $100 per year – paid with term 1 fees (non-refundable)
Administration fee: $100 per year – paid with term 1 fees (non-refundable)
Concessions
A Victorian Government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee per term to:
- $0 for 3-year-old kindergarten
- $0 for 4-year old kindergarten.
Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme
Ready to enrol?
You can preference up to 5 kinders in your application.
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 Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten in partnership with the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES). For the most up-to-date information, visit the Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten website.