Albert Park Pre-School, established in 1948, is a community sessional Kindergarten located in Melbourne’s inner bayside suburb of Albert Park. Just a stone throw from Albert Park Village, the Kindergarten has long been a fixture in the local community and prides itself on promoting wellbeing for all and helping forge friendships between children and families alike.

Our Philosophy revolves around play as a tool for learning and our program development is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).  Our teaching practice is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

Our Kindergarten provides a wonderful learning environment for 3 and 4 year olds. Our teachers and educators have wide-ranging experience and a nurturing, positive approach. If you would like to add your child to our wait list, please select the enrolment tab.

Current Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm

2024 Session Times

3 yr old Caterpillars: Mon 8.30am - 1.30pm | Weds 8.30am - 1.30pm | Frid 8.30am - 1.30pm (Total: 15 hours per week)

4 yr old Butterflies: Tues 8.30am - 4pm | Thur 8.30am - 4pm  (Total: 15 hours per week)

Our 2024 Term Dates

Term 1: Mon 29 January to Thurs 28 March 2024 (teachers only on 29 & 30 January 2024)
Term 2: Mon 15 April to Frid 28 June 2024
Term 3: Mon 15 July to Frid 20 September 2024
Term 4: Mon 7 October to Frid 20 December 2024 (teachers only on 20 December 2024) 

Our 2024 Fees

3 yr old Groups - $ nil per Term (our service is participating in the Victorian State Government "free Kinder" initiative)
4 yr old Groups - $ nil per Term (our service is participating in the Victorian State Government "free Kinder" initiative)

Would you like to know more about our Kindergarten?

For more information, please refer to our Handbook and our Policies.

Useful Links

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority 

Department of Education 

City of Port Phillip 

Early Learning Association Australia (formerly KPV)