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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: camberwell.baptist.church.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Website: www.camberwellbaptistchurchkindergarten.org.au(open in new window)
Visit 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 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(open in new window) on their website.
2026 provisional session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 3 optional additional hours.
| Day | Kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am to 3 pm | none |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 3 pm | none |
| Friday | 9 am to 12 pm | 12 to 3 pm |
2025 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Koala – 22 places
This program offers 14 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Wombat – 22 places
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 3 optional additional hours.
| Day | Kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am to 3 pm | none |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 3 pm | none |
| Friday | 9 am to 12 pm | 12 to 3 pm |
2025 fees per term
The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Koala group (14 hours per week): free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Wombat free kinder hours (15 hours per week): free
- Wombat additional hours (3 hours per week): $500
2025 deposits
Enrolment deposit: $1000. This is refundable upon commencement.
Rating against the National Quality Standard
Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS)(open in new window) 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(open in new window) 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 have been provided by Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Camberwell Baptist Church Kindergarten website(open in new window).