Kindergarten in Bayswater
Funded 3 & 4 Year Old Kinder — Free Kinder eligible, now enrolling for 2026.
Before you visit
What to expect on your Bayswater kinder tour
Watch this short preview to see the welcoming kinder spaces, meet our educators, and discover the calm, home-like environment your child will experience when you visit Meraki Bayswater.
Kinder + long day care, under one roof
At 17 Burton Court, Bayswater, our kinder rooms span two light-filled storeys with views across the court. Programs run Monday to Friday during Victorian school terms, with before- and after-kinder care available every day. Eligible families receive Free Kinder funding plus the Child Care Subsidy — most pay a small out-of-pocket daily fee that includes all meals, nappies, sunscreen and program materials.
Meraki Bayswater kindergarten at a glance
- Address
- 17 Burton Court, Bayswater VIC 3153
- Phone
- (03) 8658 7880
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm
- Ages
- 3 & 4 year old kinder (part of 6 weeks–6 years)
- Free Kinder
- Yes — up to $2,563 per eligible child, per year
- CCS
- Approved Child Care Subsidy provider
- Teacher
- Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Enrolments
- Now open for 2026
The Numbers
Fees, Free Kinder & the Child Care Subsidy
Most eligible families pay a fraction of the advertised daily rate once government funding is applied. Here's how it works at Bayswater.
Step 1
Free Kinder funding
Up to $2,563 per eligible child, per year from the Victorian Government — automatically applied as a discount on your weekly fees.
Step 2
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Combine Free Kinder with CCS from Services Australia — the percentage you receive depends on your family income and activity level.
Step 3
What you actually pay
After both are applied, most Bayswater families pay a small out-of-pocket daily fee that includes meals, nappies and program materials.
Our Programs
Two funded kinder programs at Bayswater
Both delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, Monday to Friday during Victorian school terms.
Ages 3–4
3 Year Old Kindergarten
A play-based funded program that builds confidence, social skills and early literacy — the perfect foundation for the four-year-old kinder year.
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Ages 4–5
4 Year Old Kindergarten
15 hours per week of funded kinder led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, with a strong focus on school readiness and transition to Prep.
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Enrolment
How to enrol at Bayswater kinder
A simple three-step process — most families complete it within a week.
- 1
Book a tour
Come and see the kinder rooms, meet the teacher, and ask any questions specific to your child. Tours take around 30 minutes.
- 2
Submit the enrolment form
Complete our online enrolment form — we'll guide you through the Department of Education kindergarten registration and Free Kinder confirmation.
- 3
Confirm your start
We'll confirm your child's start date, days of attendance, and estimated weekly out-of-pocket fee after CCS and Free Kinder.
Our Approach
The Hygge philosophy at kinder
Our Bayswater kinder is guided by the Hygge approach — comfort, calm, and connection. Children learn best when they feel safe, unhurried and deeply known, so our program blends play-based discovery with intentional teaching in a cosy, home-like environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Bayswater families ask about fees, Free Kinder and enrolments.
How much does kindergarten cost at Meraki Bayswater?+
Kindergarten at Meraki Bayswater is delivered inside our long day care, so families pay a daily fee rather than a term fee. Once Free Kinder funding and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) are applied, most eligible families pay significantly less than the advertised daily rate. Contact us for a personalised fee estimate based on your family income and days of attendance.
What is Free Kinder and does Meraki Bayswater offer it?+
Free Kinder is a Victorian Government initiative that provides up to $2,563 per eligible child, per year, off the cost of a funded kindergarten program. Meraki Bayswater is an approved provider, so eligible three- and four-year-old children automatically receive the funding as a reduction on your weekly childcare fees.
How do I enrol my child in kindergarten at Bayswater?+
Enrolment is a simple three-step process: book a tour of our Bayswater centre, submit our online enrolment form, then we'll confirm your child's start date and days. We recommend enrolling the year before your child is due to start — places fill quickly, especially for four-year-old kinder.
When can my child start three- or four-year-old kinder?+
Children must turn three by 30 April to start three-year-old kinder, and four by 30 April to start four-year-old kinder in that calendar year. If you're unsure whether your child is ready, our Early Childhood Teachers are happy to talk it through with you.
Do you provide the government-funded 15-hour program?+
Yes. Our four-year-old kinder delivers 15 hours per week of funded kindergarten led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, and our three-year-old kinder delivers the funded hours required by the Department of Education. Both programs run Monday to Friday during Victorian school terms.
What's included in the daily fee?+
All meals (breakfast, morning tea, chef-prepared lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack), nappies, sunscreen, hats, incursions, excursions, and the funded kindergarten program itself — no hidden extras.
Do you accept the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)?+
Yes. Meraki Bayswater is an approved CCS provider. Most families combine CCS with Free Kinder funding to substantially reduce their out-of-pocket childcare costs. You'll need to register with Services Australia to activate your CCS entitlement.
Can I book a tour of the Bayswater kinder rooms?+
Absolutely — tours are the best way to see the light-filled kinder rooms, meet the teacher, and ask questions specific to your child. Book online or call (03) 8658 7880.
Secure your child's kinder place at Bayswater
Places fill quickly — book a tour today or start your enrolment online.