We recently renewed Rowen Street Kindergarten to better meet the needs of children, families, and the teaching team at the kindergarten, now and into the future.

The Victorian Government contributed $300,000 to this project as part of its Building Blocks Early Learning Capacity Building grants program.

About the project

We worked with the kindergarten’s committee of management and families to develop a concept design.

Key features include:

• Extension of one of the kindergarten rooms
• A better layout to create easier access to the kindergarten rooms from the foyer
• Upgrades to the entry, foyer, and toilets to make the building accessible for people of all abilities
• A new shared office and planning area with a kitchenette 
• A new meeting room.

Timeline

Contact us

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jervies, Early and Middle Years Lead by emailing [email protected] on or calling (03) 9278 4014.

Hartwell Sportsground features:

• 2 sportsgrounds
• 2 synthetic cricket pitches
• cricket nets with 5 lanes
• a pavilion.

Summer sports schedule

The east and west ovals at Hartwell Sportsground host numerous sports across the summer and winter seasons. When training or matches are taking place, the oval must be cleared to ensure the safety of all players, pets and visitors.

The summer season runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 March 2027.

Nettleton Park features:

• a sportsground
• 2 synthetic cricket pitches
• cricket nets with 3 lanes
• a pavilion.

Summer sports schedule

Nettleton Park hosts numerous sports across the summer and winter seasons. When training or matches are taking place, the ovals must be cleared to ensure the safety of all players, pets and visitors.

The summer season runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 March 2027.

Please note: We are planning to renew Summerhill Park Kindergarten in 2027 to provide a high-quality learning facility for our community. While works are underway, 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs will be temporarily relocated to the Solway Primary School Hall, adjacent to Solway Primary School, 18 Taylor Street Ashburton. Find out more on our Summerhill Park Kindergarten renewal page.

A kindergarten that equips children with the tools to grow into confident learners.

About Summerhill Park Kindergarten

Summerhill Park Kindergarten provides an exceptional learning experience in a nurturing and tranquil environment. Our stunning parkland setting, playground, and proximity to local amenities create a conducive atmosphere for parents to interact and build a community. Throughout the year, we organise fundraising events and social gatherings that welcome families into our kindergarten community.

2026 and provisional 2027 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program

Red group 

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

4-year-old kindergarten program

Blue group 

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Green group 

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Yellow group 

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Purple group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours.

The Purple group is a 22.5 hour-per-week program. Fees apply for this group's additional hours.

2026 and 2027 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.

3-year-old kindergarten program

• Red group (15 hours per week): Free

4-year-old kindergarten program

• Blue group (15 hours per week): Free
• Yellow group (15 hours per week): Free
• Green group (15 hours per week): Free
• Purple group (22 hours and 30 minutes per week): Includes 15 hours per week free kinder and $1,330 per term in fees. 

Deposits

• Enrolment deposit: $500. This is refundable upon commencement.

Annual voluntary costs 

• 2026 and 2027 voluntary contribution - Red, Blue, Green and Yellow groups: $1,230. This can be paid in instalments.
• Additional excursion fees may apply.

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 Summerhill Park 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 Summerhill Park Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Summerhill Park Kindergarten website.

A warm and friendly community-managed kindergarten with a strong focus on family.

Glen Education Rowen Street Kindergarten is managed by Glen Education.

About Glen Education Rowen Street Kindergarten

A kindergarten that believes optimal learning happens when children are in a safe, warm, caring, inviting and stimulating environment. Glen Education Rowen Street Kindergarten is managed by Glen Education. Find out more on the Glen Education website. 

2027 provisional session times

Glen Education Rowen Street deliver innovative, multi-age programs in a team-teaching environment where 3-year-old and 4-year-old children learn alongside each other rather than adhering strictly to age-based separation. 

All children are eligible to attend 15 hours of free kindergarten, delivered across 2 days.

Pre-Prep children are eligible to attend 22.5 hours of free kindergarten, delivered across 3 days.

Additional hours may be offered later in the year and will be communicated by Glen Education. These hours will incur an additional fee for families. 

For more information, please visit Glen Education Rowen Street website.

Monday and Tuesday (RM2A)

Monday and Wednesday (RM1B)

Monday and Friday (RM1C)

Tuesday and Thursday (RM1A)

Wednesday and Friday (RM1D)

Wednesday and Friday (RM2C)

Wednesday and Thursday (RM2B)

Thursday and Friday (RM2D)

2027 fees per term

3- and 4-year-old kindergarten program:

• 2 days per week, 15 hours: Free

Additional days will be charged at $990 per term, for each extra day per week. Glen Education will allocate any additional days directly depending on availability.

2027 deposit

• Enrolment deposit: $150 (this is refundable upon commencement). 

Deposit not required for families who are eligible for Pre-Prep or hold a concession card.

2027 voluntary contributions

• $100 per child, per term. This contribution is optional and supports children attending a Glen Education service with extra support, to access and participate in kindergarten.

2026 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program, Room 2

Monday and Wednesday (RM2A)

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability there is the option of additional hours on Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm for an additional fee. Please contact Glen Education on (03) 9570 5866.

Tuesday and Thursday (RM2B)

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability there is the option of additional hours on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm for an additional fee. Please contact Glen Education on (03) 9570 5866.

4 year-old kindergarten program, Room 1

Tuesday and Thursday (RM1B)

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability there is the option of additional hours in the multi-age group on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm for an additional fee. Please contact Glen Education on (03) 9570 5866.

Wednesday and Friday (RM1A)

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability there is the option of additional hours in a multi-age group on a Monday from 8:30 am to 4 pm for an additional fee. Please contact Glen Education on (03) 9570 5866.

Monday and Wednesday (RM2A) Multi-age

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability there is the option of additional hours in a multi-age group on a Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm for an additional fee. In this group, children aged 3 to 5 years will learn together in the same session, providing a unique opportunity to support their learning and development.

Please contact Glen Education on (03) 9570 5866.

2026 fees per term

3 and 4 -year-old kindergarten program:

• Tuesday/Thursday free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
• Monday/Wednesday free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free

Additional days are charged at $940 per term, per extra day per week. 

2026 deposit

• Enrolment deposit: $100 (this is refundable upon commencement). 

Deposit not required for Kindergarten Fee Subsidy or Early Start Kindergarten.

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 Glen Education Rowen 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 Rowen Street Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Glen Education Rowen Street Kindergarten website.

A kindergarten where children engage in play-based learning guided by professional teachers and educators.

About Glen Iris Road Uniting Kindergarten 

This kindergarten is located in a purpose-built centre attached to Glen Iris Uniting Church next door to Glen Iris Primary School.

The teachers and educators here take on many roles to play with your child and use a range of integrated teaching and learning strategies to strike the balance between child-led and educator-supported learning. 

The 4-year-old program runs a government-funded, early childhood language program learning Chinese (Mandarin) and also participates in the ELLA (Early Learning Languages Australia) program, which you can learn more about on the ELLA website. 

The kindergarten runs a year-round 'all weather' Nature Kinder Program at Glen Iris Wetlands. Through this weekly program, your child will connect with the local environment and discover the many benefits of getting involved in nature and an active lifestyle.

Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Uniting website.

2026 and provisional 2027 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program

Possums group 

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

Subject to availability, 7 hours and 30 minutes additional hours Monday 8:30 am to 4 pm as a mixed age group.

4-year-old kindergarten program

Lizards group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and subject to demand 7 hours 30 minutes of additional hours.

2026 and 2027 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.

• 3-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week): free
• 4-year-old kindergarten program (15 hours per week): free
• Additional hours (7 hours and 30 minutes): $950, payable in advance.

Rating against the National Quality Standard

Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS). You can find out more about the NQS on the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority website. This assessment and rating aims 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 the Glen Iris Road Uniting Kindergarten's rating against the NQS. You can also learn more about rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website.  

A warm and friendly community-managed kindergarten with a strong focus on family.

About Alfred Road Kindergarten

A positive, playful and nurturing environment where children learn, grow and have fun.

The program focuses on play-based learning. Children engage in music, movement, art, cooking and gardening in secure indoor and outdoor spaces. Alfred Road also participates in the Victorian Government Early Childhood Language Program and offers a Chinese (Mandarin) language program at no extra cost. You can learn more about this program on the Victorian Government website.

Learn more about the centre's programs, facilities and philosophies on the Alfred Road Kindergarten website.

2026 and provisional 2027 session times

3-year-old kindergarten program

Wombats group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.

4-year-old kindergarten program

Koalas group

This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week and 7.5 hours of additional optional hours.

2027 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten.

3-year-old kindergarten program:

• Wombats (15 hours per week): Free

4-year-old kindergarten program:

• Koalas (15 hours per week): Free
• Additional hours (7.5 hours per week): $1180 or $1105 for concession card holders.

Deposit

3-year-old $425 - refundable upon commencement

4-year-old $1180 - refundable upon commencement (or transferred to additional hours payment)

2026 fees per term

The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten.

3-year-old kindergarten program:

• Wombats (15 hours per week): Free

4-year-old kindergarten program:

• Koalas (15 hours per week): Free
• Additional hours (7.5 hours per week): $1125 or $1055 for concession card holders.

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 Alfred Road 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 Alfred Road Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Alfred Road Kindergarten website.

Dorothy Laver Reserve East has a function room with tables and chairs, a kitchen and capacity for 50 people. This makes it ideal for sports functions.

We're designing a new local playground for Dorothy Laver Reserve East. Find out more on the Dorothy Laver Reserve East playground renewal page.