Free Kinder
Free Kinder for 3 & 4 year olds in 2027
Blossom Buds Early Learning offers the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder program in our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten rooms, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
Because our kinder runs inside our long day care centre, you also get the flexibility to add extra care around your working week.
3 year old kinder
A play-based program that builds independence, curiosity and friendships, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
- For children turning 3 by 30 April 2027
- 15 funded hours a week over 2 days (7.5 hours each)
- Free Kinder during school terms, 40 weeks a year
4 year old kinder (Pre-Prep)
Our kindergarten program prepares children for school with a focus on communication, self-regulation, early literacy and numeracy, all through play.
- For children turning 4 by 30 April 2027
- 20 funded hours a week over 3 days: 2 days 8:30am–4:00pm and 1 day 8:30am–1:30pm
- Free Kinder during school terms, 40 weeks a year
Kinder with the flexibility of long day care
Because our kinder runs inside our long day care centre, you're not limited to sessional hours. We're open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and you can add extra days or hours around your family's week. Before and after care is $25 per session, less any Child Care Subsidy you're eligible for. Extra days are charged at our standard daily fee, less CCS.
Nappies, wipes and fresh meals prepared by our in-house chef are included, so there's one less thing to pack.
Free Kinder is available to new enrolments until 31 March 2027, subject to availability of places. Victorian Government Kindergarten Funding eligibility applies. Families accessing Free Kinder can't also access our Four Weeks Free offer.
Read the Free Kinder 2027 terms and conditions.