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Please note: We’re renewing Glass Street Kindergarten in 2026 as part of our early childhood facility renewal program. While works are underway, the kindergarten program will be temporarily relocated to the former Balwyn Leisure Centre at 230 Balwyn Road in Balwyn North.
Status
Works are expected to start in February 2026 and finish by late 2026.
About the project
We’ve worked closely with the kindergarten’s committee of management and teachers to develop a design for a high-quality early years facility.
The upgrade of the Glass Street Kindergarten building will enhance the overall amenity of the building and improve the facility to better support children, staff and families.
Works will include:
- refurbishing the kinder room including new flooring and lighting
- a refreshed entry
- installation of acoustic panelling
- a reconfigured office space to support the teaching team for planning
- a new children’s bathroom and new staff bathroom
- replacing the pergola roof.
Timeline
| Dates | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid 2025 | Consultation with the committee of management to inform our concept plan for the renewal works. | Complete |
| Late 2025 | Kindergarten temporarily relocating to the former Balwyn Leisure Centre. | Incomplete |
| Early 2026 | Renewal works begin. | Incomplete |
| Late 2026 | Project completed. | Incomplete |
Contact us
For more information, contact Loretta Pepper, Team Leader, Early Years Infrastructure, by email at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.
Contact details
Address: 16 Glass Street, Kew East 3102
Phone: (03) 9309 3705
Email: [email protected]
Website: Glass Street Kindergarten website
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 Glass Street Kindergarten
Glass Street strives to create a sense of community across all of their programs and responds to children's interests, needs and developmental levels.
Their experienced educators work collaboratively to provide programs and the indoor environment is a warm and comforting space with a homely feel.
The outdoor learning environment is a large natural space with a bush oasis, vegetable and herb garden and worm farm which support and extend the children's understanding of sustainable practices.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on their website.
2026 provisional session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Gumnut group
This program offers 15 hours and 30 minutes of free kinder
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:15 am to 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:15 am to 4 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Bluebell group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 8 hours and 15 minutes of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8:15 am to 1:15 pm | 1:15 to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:15 am to 1:15 pm | 1:15 to 4 pm |
| Friday | 8:15 am to 1:15 pm | 1:15 to 4 pm |
2025 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Gumnut group
This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am to 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 3 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Bluebell group
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 3 pm | None |
| Thursday | 8:30 to 10:30 am | 10:30 am to 3 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 3 pm | None |
2025 fees per term
The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten.
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Gumnuts (13 hours per week): Free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Bluebell (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours (4 hours 30 minutes per week): $675 full fee, $350 for eligible concession.
2025 deposits
- Enrolment deposit: $250. This is refundable on commencement.
Voluntary costs
- $62.50 per term
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 Glass Street 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 Glass Street Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Glass Street Kindergarten website.