On this page Content components An independent, community-owned and managed, heritage listed kindergarten set in large grounds. Contact detailsAddress: 2A Minona Street, Hawthorn 3122Phone: (03) 9818 1063Email: [email protected]Website: Robert Cochrane 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 Robert Cochrane Kindergarten Robert Cochrane Kindergarten is a community run kindergarten, with over 100 years of history, located in the heart of Hawthorn. The kindergarten runs exciting play-based sessions for 3 and 4-year-old groups, within beautifully maintained grounds. Experienced and highly regarded educators run a program with a strong sustainability and community emphasis, where parents and families within the kinder community are actively involved. Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Robert Cochrane Kindergarten website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programKoala groupThis program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week. Subject to demand, there is also optional extended hours for the Koala children. DayFree kinder hoursOptional extended hoursWednesday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneFriday8:30 am to 3 pm3 to 5 pmPossum groupThis program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week. Subject to demand, there is also optional extended hours for the Possum children. DayFree kinder hoursOptional extended hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pm3 to 5 pmWednesday8:30 am to 3 pmNone4-year-old kindergarten programEmu groupThis program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 4 hours and 30 minutes of optional additional hours. Subject to demand, a further 6 optional extended hours are available for the Emu group. DayFree kinder hoursOptional additional hoursOptional extended hoursTuesday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pmThursday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pmFriday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pmWombat groupThis program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 4 hours and 30 minutes of optional additional hours. Subject to demand, a further 6 optional extended hours are available for the Wombat group.DayFree kinder hoursOptional additional hoursOptional extended hoursMonday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pmTuesday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pmThursday8:30 am to 1:30 pm1:30 to 3 pm3 to 5 pm2026 fees per termThe Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.3-year-old kindergarten program:Koala free kinder hours (13 hours per week): FreePossum free kinder hours (13 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:Emu free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeWombat free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeOptional additional hours (4 hours and 30 minutes per week): $6303- and 4-year-old optional extended hours (3 - 5 pm all days except Wednesdays):Term 1:3-year-old (starts week commencing 23 February): $186 per session for the term4-year-old (starts week commencing 16 February): $217 per session for the termTerm 2 (3-and 4-year-old): $310 per session for the termTerm 3 (3-and 4-year-old): $310 per session for the termTerm 4 (3- and 4-year-old): $341 per session for the termPlease note: optional extended hours for term 1 commence on the dates listed above. For all other terms, optional extended hours will commence at the beginning of each term.Voluntary costs3-year-old: $830 per year4-year-old: $880 per year 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 Robert Cochrane 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 Robert Cochrane Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Robert Cochrane Kindergarten website.
