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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: 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.
2025 and provisional 2026 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Kangaroo group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | 8 to 8:30 am 4 to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | 8 to 8:30 am 4 to 5 pm |
Wombat group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 12 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am to 2 pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 2pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 2 pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Koala group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | 8 to 8:30 am 4 to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 4 pm | 8 to 8:30 am 4 to 5 pm |
Platypus group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 12 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am to 2 pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 2 pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 2 pm | 8 to 9 am 2 to 5pm |
2025 fees per term
The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Kangaroo (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours 8 am to 8:30 am: $9 per half hour/day
- Additional hours 4 pm to 5 pm: $18 per hour/day
- Wombat (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours 8 am to 9 am: $18 per hour/day
- Additional hours 2 pm to 5 pm: $50 for 3 hours per day
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Koala (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours 8 am to 8:30 am: $9 per half hour/day
- Additional hours 4 pm to 5 pm: $18 per hour/day
- Platypus (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours 8 am to 9 am: $18 per hour/day
- Additional hours 2 pm to 5 pm: $50 for 3 hours per day
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 rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website.
Note: These details have been provided by the Craig Family Centre. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Craig Family Centre website.