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A community-focused centre with playgroups, occasional care and kindergarten programs.
Contact details
Address: 7 Samarinda Ave,
Ashburton 3147
Phone: 9885 7789
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.craigfc.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 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 their website.
Session times 2021 and 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program
22 places - 10 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
2pm |
5 hrs |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
2pm |
5 hrs |
4-year-old kindergarten program
24 places - 15 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
2pm |
5 hrs |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
2pm |
5 hrs |
|
Friday |
9am |
2pm |
5 hrs |
Fees - per term 2021
3-year-old kindergarten program (10 hours per week): $835
4-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week): $590
Conditions
Term fees include:
- All program costs
- Fundraising levy
Additional costs
Centre membership: $25 per year
Security deposit: $150 non-refundable deposit (deducted from term 1 fees).
Concessions
A Victorian government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee for the program to $0.
Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme
Ready to enrol?
You can preference up to 5 kinders in your application.
Rating against the National Quality Standards
Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards(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.