On this page Content components Contact detailsAddress: 5 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East 3123Phone: (03) 9821 0190Email: [email protected]Website: Auburn South Preschool websiteVisit 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. About Auburn South PreschoolA kindergarten with a beautifully-shaded and spacious playground nestled within the tranquillity of Anderson Park. Auburn South's play-based program encourages children to help design their education program by supporting their interests. The kindergarten helps children grow at their own pace and utilises each child's unique learning style. The result is children with the confidence to express their ideas and share their experiences.Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Auburn South Preschool website.Note: Demand for 3-year-old places at this kinder is high. But there are more places available in the 4-year-old program. So if you are not offered a 3-year-old place you might still select this kindergarten as your first preference for the 4-year-old program in the following year. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten – Acacia RoomJoey groupThis program offers 16 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursWednesday1 to 4 pmThursday8:30 am to 3 pmFriday8:30 am to 3 pmPuggle groupThis program offers 16 hours of free kinder per week.DayKinder hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pmTuesday8:30 am to 3 pmWednesday8:30 to 11:30 am4-year-old kindergarten – Banksia RoomBilby groupThis program offers 16 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursWednesday12:45 to 3:45 pmThursday8:45 am to 3:15 pmFriday8:45 am to 3:15 pmDingo groupThis program offers 16 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursMonday8:45 am to 3:15 pmTuesday8:45 am to 3:15 pmWednesday8:45 to 11:45 am2026 fees per term3-year-old kindergarten program (16 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program (16 hours per week): Free.2026 depositsEnrolment Holding Deposit: $990 ($490 for concession card holders). Non-refundable, due by 31 October 2025Includes Enrolment Administration Fee and Community Visits (Incursion/Excursion) levy.Rating against the National Quality StandardEarly 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 careimprove knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.See Auburn South Preschool'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 were provided to us by Auburn South Preschool. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Auburn South Preschool website.