On this page Content components A family-oriented kindergarten that believes in 'learning through positive play'. Contact detailsAddress: Cnr Midvale Avenue and Turnley Street, Balwyn North 3104 Phone: (03) 9857 6159 Email: [email protected]Website: Boroondara 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 Boroondara PreschoolEstablished in 1952, Boroondara Preschool is a family-oriented Preschool where they believe in “learning through positive play”.This approach shapes the play-based education program that the passionate staff develop to support the interests of individual children. Through play, children develop important skills that support future learning, such as identity, confidence, resilience, communication, and a sense of belonging.Boroondara Preschool strives to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children, parents and teachers work together.Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and approach on the Boroondara Preschool website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programWombat groupThis program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursTuesday8:30 am to 4 pmFriday 8:30 am to 4 pm4-year-old kindergarten programPlatypus groupThis program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and an optional 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pmWednesday8:30 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.3-year-old kindergarten program:Wombat free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:Platypus free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free2025 Platypus additional hours (4.5 hours per week): $570 full or $285 concession.2026 Platypus additional hours (4.5 hours per week): $600 full or $300 concession. 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 Boroondara 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 by Boroondara Preschool. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Boroondara Preschool website.
