On this page Content components A community kindergarten dedicated to providing children with the best start on their educational journey. Contact detailsAddress: 2A Caravan St, Balwyn 3103 Phone: (03) 9857 8710Email: [email protected]Website: Balwyn East Kindergarten 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 Balwyn East Kindergarten Balwyn East Kindergarten believes play is an active learning process, essential for stimulating children’s intellectual, social, physical and creative abilities. Balwyn East Kindergarten offers a collaborative and respectful environment with a mix of child-directed, guided and adult-led learning activities. Children are engaged and encouraged to develop and explore values, relationships, diversity, inclusion and community. Learn more about the centre's programs, facilities and philosophies on the Balwyn East Kindergarten website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programGreen groupThis program offers 11 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursWednesday9:15 am to 2:45 pmFriday9:15 am to 2:45 pm4-year-old kindergarten programRed groupThis program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 4 hours 30 minutes of optional additional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pmTuesday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pmThursday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm2026 fees per termThe Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.3-year-old kindergarten program:Green free kinder hours (11 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:2025 additional hours (4 hours 30 minutes per week): $5252026 additional hours (4 hours 30 minutes per week): $550 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 Balwyn East Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority websiteNote: These details were provided by Balwyn East Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Balwyn East Kindergarten website.
