On this page Content components Contact detailsAddress: 24 Fordham Avenue, Camberwell 3124 Phone: (03) 9836 9341Email: [email protected]Website: Fordham Avenue 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 Fordham Avenue Kindergarten Fordham Avenue is committed to provide: A well-resourced and stimulating educational program for 3 and 4-year-olds An environment where children can grow, learn, explore, wonder, question, create, discover, be happy and have fun! A team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The teachers are qualified early childhood professionals who implement carefully designed learning programs; and Many opportunities for parents and family involvement. Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Fordham Avenue Kindergarten website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programBeetles group (Room 2 – western side)This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursThursday8:30 am to 3 pmFriday8:30 am to 3 pmTurtles group (Room 1 – eastern side)This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursThursday8:30 am to 3 pmFriday8:30 am to 3 pm4-year-old kindergarten programDragonflies group (Room 2 – western side)This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneTuesday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneWednesday8:30 to 10:30 am10:30 am to 3 pmFrogs group (Room 1 – eastern side)This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneTuesday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneWednesday8:30 to 10:30 am10:30 am to 3 pm2026 fees per term The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.3-year-old kindergarten program:Beetles free kinder hours (13 hours per week): FreeTurtles free kinder hours (13 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:Dragonflies free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeFrogs free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeOptional additional hours (4 hours and 30 minutes per week): $495 (waived for concession card holders)2026 administration feeAdministration fee $300 (replaces the enrolment fee and is non-refundable)Voluntary contributionsVoluntary contribution $250 to cover resources and educational visits 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 the Fordham Avenue 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 website. Note: These details have been provided by Fordham Avenue Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Fordham Avenue Kindergarten website.
