Alfred Road Kindergarten participates in Boroondara Council’s ‘Central Enrolment Scheme’.
To enrol your children at Alfred Road Kindergarten, please visit Boroondara Council’s website via the link below and complete an online registration. Information about enrolment eligibility, selection criteria and other related matters can also be found here.
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/residents/families-children/kindergartens
Expressions of interest for kindergarten can be made from a child’s birth. Registrations will open from 1 May to 30 June each year for allocations of three and four year old kindergarten places for the following year of entry.
Program and Fees 2025
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Total Weekly Hours | Fees* | |
| Wombats (22 children) |
| 8:30am-4pm | 8:30am-4pm | 15 | We seek a voluntary contribution from families of $425/term | ||
Koalas (Free kinder hours)^ | 8:30am-4pm
(8:30am-1:30pm) | 8:30am-4pm
(11am-4pm) | 8:30am-4pm
(8:30am-1:30pm) | 22.5
(15) | $107/week (n/a) |
Term Fees
3 Year Old Group: 15 hours of Free kindergarten will be provided. ARK asks for a voluntary contribution of $425 per term. This is refundable on commencement.
4 Year Old Group : 15 hours of Free Kindergarten will be provided. If you choose to enrol your child in the additional 7.5 hours per week there will be a fee of $1125 per term.
Enrolment deposit
Alfred Road Kindergarten requires an enrolment deposit to guarantee a placement. This reflects that many of the costs of providing our service are fixed, but the revenue is dependent on how many children attend. A place reserved for but not ultimately taken by a child has financial consequences for the Kindergarten.
For our Three-Year-Old program the enrolment deposit is $425.
For our Four-Year-Old program the enrolment deposit is $1125.
Enrolment deposits are fully refundable at the commencement of Term 1.
Families in the Four-Year-Old program may choose to have this deposit treated as their term 1 payment instead of being refunded.
Families in the Three-Year-Old program may choose to have this treated as a voluntary contribution to the Kindergarten instead of being refunded.
*Free Kindergarten Statement:
Alfred Road Kindergarten is a proud provider of the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder initiative.
This means you will receive a free Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program of 15 hours, or a Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program of 15 hours
Free Kinder helps all Victorian children access two years of a high-quality kindergarten program before they start school. Enrolling your child in a kindergarten program for two years can help develop their skills so they do well in life and school.
Free Kinder is for everyone. You do not need to be an Australian citizen to receive Free Kinder.
Free Kinder is available if your child attends either our Three-Year-Old kindergarten program 15 hours per week (that is, 2 days per week), or our Four-Year-Old Kinder program for 15 hours per week (3 days per week).
If your child is enrolled in our kindergarten program, you will receive a free program of up to 15 hours per week.
If you choose to enrol your child in more than 15 hours, fees will be charged for the extra hours only (above 15 hours).
Remember, you cannot enrol your child in more than one funded kindergarten program at any one time.
For more information, ask our staff or visit vic.gov.au/kinder.
^Under the ‘Free Kinder’ initiative, ARK must provide a 15 hour free option to our program. We do not have a standalone 15 hour option, so the 15 hours are a subset of our 22.5 hour program. For those wishing to attend part of our full program please contact us for further information. There are several reasons we would not recommend families participate in this option, and we would like to discuss this with you prior to undertaking further enrolment steps.
Tours
Please contact us here if you wish to organise a private tour of Alfred Road Kindergarten.
Key Policies
- ARK Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
- AKR Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy
- ARK 2024 Fees Policy
- ARK 2025 Fees Policy
- ARK Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
- ARK Enrolment and Orientation Policy
- ARK Prevention of Harassment and Bullying Policy
- ARK Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
- ARK Staff Recruitment Policy
- ARK Staff Grievances and Dispute Resolution Policy
- ARK Occupational Violence and Aggression Policy
- ARK Determining Responsible Person Policy
- ARK Code of Conduct Policy
- ARK Philosophy and Program
- ARK Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
All ARK policies are available upon request from the kindergarten.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t live in Boroondara, so can I still enrol my children into Alfred Road Kindergarten?
Yes. Alfred Road Kindergarten is not a zoned kindergarten and is open to all applications, with priority given to Boroondara residents. Alfred Road Kindergarten is conveniently accessible to commuters using Burwood Highway, Toorak Road and Warrigal Road.
Does my child have to be vaccinated to attend Alfred Road Kindergarten?
Under the ‘No Jab, No Play’ legislation, children are required to be fully vaccinated for their age in order to attend any kindergarten. Parents/guardians will be required to present evidence that their child is fully immunised for their age, on a vaccination catch-up program, or unable to be fully immunised for medical reasons.
When can my child start 3 year old sessions at Alfred Road Kindergarten?
In order to attend Alfred Road Kindergarten, children must turn 3 years of age on or before the 30 April in the year of attendance.
Due to child-educator ratios, children cannot attend kindergarten sessions until after their third birthday.
When can my child start 4 year old kindergarten at Alfred Road Kindergarten?
In order to attend Alfred Road Kindergarten, children must turn 4 years of age on or before 30th of April in the year of attendance.
What if my child is not toilet trained?
Our educators are more than happy to work with families during the toilet training process. It is recommended that those not toilet trained wear pull ups to kindergarten. Our educators will encourage all children to use the toilet when needed. Spare clothing should also be brought along in case of accidents.
When will kindergarten offers be made?
First round offers will be made from late July to early August in the year preceding attendance.