On this page Content components A kindergarten that celebrates each child for who they are. Contact detailsAddress: 39 Brook Street, Hawthorn 3122 Phone: (03) 9818 5153Email: [email protected]Website: West Hawthorn Pre-schoolVisit 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 West Hawthorn PreschoolWest Hawthorn is a friendly, caring and respected community preschool with programs based on the philosophy that children's work is play. This kindergarten strives to ignite joy, curiosity, persistence and resilience in children. It fosters each child’s self-esteem through group and individual experiences and it provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. West Hawthorn Preschool embraces diversity, promotes uniqueness and respects children and families from all cultures. Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the West Hawthorn Pre-school website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programGreen Joeys groupThis program offers 13 hours and 30 minutes of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursTuesday8:15 am to 3 pmFriday8:15 am to 3 pmYellow Joeys groupThis program offers 13 hours and 30 minutes of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursMonday8:15 am to 3 pmWednesday8:15 am to 3 pm4-year-old kindergarten program Grey Kangaroos groupThis program offers 22.5 hours per week, including 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours. Fees apply for the additional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pmWednesday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pmThursday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pmRed Kangaroos groupThis program offers 22.5 hours per week, including 15 hours of free kinder per week plus 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours. Fees apply for the additional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursTuesday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pmThursday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pmFriday9 am to 2 pm 8:30 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm2026 fees per termThe Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.3-year-old kindergarten program:Green and Yellow Joeys free kinder hours (13 hours and 30 minutes per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:Grey Kangaroos free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeRed Kangaroos free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeRed and Grey Kangaroos additional hours (7 hours and 30 minutes per week): $1425 per term. 2026 deposits3-year-old kindergarten program enrolment deposit: $750. This is refundable on commencement.4-year-old kindergarten program enrolment deposit: $750. This is refundable on commencement. Rating against the National Quality StandardEarly childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the Nation 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 West Hawthorn Preschool'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 West Hawthorn Preschool. For the most up-to-date information, visit the West Hawthorn Preschool website.
