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An independent, community-owned and managed, heritage listed kindergarten set in large grounds.
Contact details
Address: 2A Minona Street
Hawthorn 3122
Phone: (03) 9818 1063
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.robertcochranekindergarten.com.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 Robert Cochrane Kindergarten
Robert Cochrane Kindergarten is a community run kindergarten, with over 100 years of history, located in the heart of Hawthorn.
The kindergarten runs exciting play-based sessions for 3 and 4-year-old groups, within beautifully maintained grounds. Experienced and highly regarded educators run a program with a strong sustainability and community emphasis, where parents and families within the kinder community are actively involved.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on their website.
Session times 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koalas - 20 places - 11 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
12:30pm |
3pm |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
Wednesday |
12:30pm |
3pm |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Possums - 20 places - 11 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
12:30pm |
3pm |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
Wednesday |
12:30pm |
3pm |
2 hours 30 minutes |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Emus - 22 places - 15 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Tuesday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Thursday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Wombats - 22 places - 15 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Tuesday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
12pm |
3 hours |
|
Thursday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Note: Extended hours care is available on Mondays and Tuesdays until 3pm for an additional charge (subject to availability).
Provisional session times 2023
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koalas – 20 places – 12 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Possums - 20 places - 12 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9pm |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Wednesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Emus - 22 places - 18 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Thursday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
|
Friday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hours |
Wombats - 22 places - 19.5 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6 hours 30 minutes |
|
Tuesday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6 hours 30 minutes |
|
Thursday |
8:30am |
3pm |
6 hours 30 minutes |
Fees
Per term 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program (11 hours per week): $920
4-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week): $880
Extended hours care (up to 6 hours):
- Term 1 – $290 per day per term
- Terms 2 to 4 – $370 per day per term
Per term 2023
3-year-old kindergarten program (12 hours per week): $820
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Emus – 18 hours per week: $1280
- Wombats – 19.5 hours per week: $1470
Conditions
Term fees include:
- all program costs
- incursions
- excursions.
Concessions 2022
A Victorian government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee per term to:
- $502 for 3-year-old kindergarten
- $0 for 4-year-old kindergarten.
Concessions 2023
A Victorian government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee per term to:
- 3-year-old kindergarten Possums or Koalas Group: $0
- 4-year-old kindergarten Emus group: $382
- 4-year- old kindergarten Wombats group: $573
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 Robert Cochrane Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by Robert Cochrane Kindergarten in partnership with the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES). For the most up-to-date information, visit the Robert Corchrane Kindergarten website.