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A kindergarten that provides a happy, caring and secure environment for children and families.
Contact details
Address: 1a Wills Street
Hawthorn East 3123
Phone: (03) 9882 6880 or 0412 422 309
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.camberwellbaptistchurchkindergarten.org.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 Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten
Camberwell Baptist balances child-initiated and teacher-supported experiences to provide a program where play is valued and kindergarten is fun.
Children, teachers and parents/caregivers share the learning journey together and a strong sense of community is fostered with opportunities for participation and involvement.
The kindergarten has a large, light-filled playroom and shaded playground, where experienced teachers deliver a high quality program in a caring Christian environment.
The 4-year-old-program also features specialist sessions of French, music and dance.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on their website.
2023 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala – 22 places
This program offers 12 hours of kinder per week.
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Day |
Kinder hours |
|---|---|
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Tuesday |
9 am to 3 pm |
|
Thursday |
9 am to 3 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat – 22 places
This program offers 15 hours of kinder per week.
|
Day |
Kinder hours |
Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9 am to 3 pm |
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Wednesday |
9 am to 3 pm |
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Friday |
9 am to 12 pm |
12 pm to 3 pm |
Note: An extended hours session is available on Friday. This extends the length of the Friday session by 3 hours.
2023 fees per term
3-year-old kindergarten program (12 hours per week):
- Term 1: $795
- Terms 2, 3 and 4: $595
4-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week):
- Term 1: $895
- Terms 2, 3 and 4: $695
- Extended hours session: $400 (3 hours per week)
Conditions
Term fees include:
- all program costs
- incursions
- excursions
- a sun hat
- a library bag (4-year-olds only).
Additional costs
Maintenance levy: $100 per year – included within term 1 fees (non-refundable)
Administration fee: $100 per year – included within term 1 fees (non-refundable).
Concessions
A Victorian Government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee per term to:
- $0 for 3-year-old kindergarten
- $0 for 4-year-old kindergarten.
Find out more about kindergarten costs on the Victorian Government website.
2024 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala – 22 places
This program offers 12 hours of kinder per week.
|
Day |
Kinder hours |
|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
9 am to 3 pm |
|
Thursday |
9 am to 3 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat – 22 places
This program offers 15 hours of kinder per week and 3 optional additional hours.
|
Day |
Kinder hours |
Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9 am to 3 pm |
|
|
Wednesday |
9 am to 3 pm |
|
|
Friday |
9 am to 12 pm |
12 pm to 3 pm |
Note: The additional hours session is available on Friday. This extends the length of the Friday session by 3 hours.
2024 fees per term
The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Enrolment deposit: $200 (refundable upon commencement)
- Koala group (12 hours per week): free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Enrolment deposit: $200 (refundable upon commencement)
- Wombat free kinder hours (15 hours per week): free
- Wombat additional hours (3 hours per week): $450 per term.
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 Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten in partnership with the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES). For the most up-to-date information, visit the Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten website.