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A big, bright kindergarten with a stimulating program.
Contact details
Address: 24 Fordham Avenue, Camberwell 3124
Phone: (03) 9836 9341
Email: [email protected]
Website: Fordham Avenue 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 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.
2025 provisional session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Beetles – 22 places (Room 2 – western side)
This program offers 12 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:45 am to 2:45 pm |
| Friday | 8:45 am to 2:45 pm |
Turtles – 22 places (Room 1 – eastern side)
This program offers 12 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Dragonflies – 22 places (Room 2 – western side)
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am to 2 pm | 2 pm to 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 2 pm | 2 pm to 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 12:30 pm | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Frogs – 22 places (Room 1 – eastern side)
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:20 am to 1:50 pm | 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:20 am to 1:50 pm | 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:20 am to 12:20 pm | 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm |
2025 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 (12 hours per week): Free
- Turtles free kinder hours (12 hours per week): Free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Dragonflies free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Frogs free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Optional additional hours (3 hours per week): $330 (waived for concession card holders)
2025 deposits
- Enrolment deposit (waived for concession card holders): $150. This is refundable upon commencement.
Voluntary contributions
Maintenance levy: $150 per year (families can opt to convert their enrolment deposit to cover the maintenance levy)
Materials and extra-curriculum levy: $400 per year
2024 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
Beetles – 22 places (Room 2 – western side)
This program offers 12 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:45 am to 2:45 pm |
| Friday | 8:45 am to 2:45 pm |
Turtles – 22 places (Room 1 – eastern side)
This program offers 12 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
Dragonflies – 22 places (Room 2 – western side)
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:20 am to 1:50 pm | 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:20 am to 1:50 pm | 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:20 am to 12:20 pm | 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm |
Please note: additional optional hours are available for the Dragonflies 4-year-old kindergarten program. For 2024 enrolled families, please discuss these additional optional hours directly with your kindergarten.
Frogs – 22 places (Room 1 – eastern side)
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 3 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am to 2 pm | 2 pm to 3 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 2 pm | 2 pm to 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 12:30 pm | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Please note: additional optional hours are available for the Frogs 4-year-old kindergarten program. For 2024 enrolled families, please discuss these additional optional hours directly with your kindergarten.
2024 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 (12 hours per week): Free
- Turtles free kinder hours (12 hours per week): Free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Optional additional hours (3 hours per week): $330
Voluntary contributions
Maintenance levy: $150 per year
Materials and extra-curriculum levy: $400 per year
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 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.