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A community-focused centre with playgroups, occasional care and kindergarten programs.
Contact details
Address: 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton 3147
Phone: (03) 9885 7789
Email: [email protected]
Website: Craig Family Centre website
Visit the kindergarten: You can visit our Open days for kindergartens page for information about the annual open day in May, or contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit.
The Craig Family Centre is also running regular tours each Wednesday at 2pm, however these are limited to 4 families per tour. You can find out the availability of these tours and book your place by calling the centre on (03) 9885 7789.
About Craig Family Centre
This kindergarten embraces a diverse, inclusive community in a supportive and welcoming environment set in a bush setting and modern facility.
Children are encouraged to develop their individuality against a backdrop of educational opportunities that foster a love of learning and fun whilst developing foundations skills that will equip them in the future stages of life.
We offer occasional care and extended hours along with the child care subsidy where applicable.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Craig Family Centre website.
Session times 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program
22 places – 13 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6.5 hours |
|
Wednesday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6.5 hours |
Extended hours are available on Thursdays from 8:30am to 3pm for an additional charge.
4-year-old kindergarten program
24 places – 19.5 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6.5 hours |
|
Wednesday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6.5 hours |
|
Friday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6.5 hours |
Provisional session times 2023
3-year-old kindergarten program
Blue - 22 places - 16 hours per week
| Day | Start time | Finish time | Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am | 4:30pm | 8 hrs |
| Thursday | 8:30am | 4:30pm |
8 hrs |
Yellow - 22 places - 18 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Subject to availability families can enrol to do additional days in the other group and will be charged a daily rate.
4-year-old kindergarten program
Green - 26 places - 16 hours per week
| Day | Start time | Finish time | Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am | 4:30pm | 8 hrs |
| Thursday | 8:30am | 4:30pm | 8 hrs |
Red - 26 places - 18 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Subject to availability families can enrol to do additional days in the other group and will be charged a daily rate.
Fees
Per term 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program (13 hours per week):
- Per term $1,222
- Extended hours sessions: $611(6.5 hours per week)
4-year-old kindergarten program (19.5 hours per week):
- Per term: $1,170
Conditions
Term fees include:
- all program costs
- fundraising levy.
Additional costs
Centre Membership: $25 per year – included in first term fees.
Working bee levy: $100 per year – refunded on participation in Centre activities or as a member of the Committee of Management.
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.
You can find out more about this subsidy on the Victorian Government website.
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 the Craig Family Centre's rating against the NQS and learn more about the assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by the Craig Family Centre in partnership with the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES). For the most up-to-date information, visit the Craig Family Centre website.