Your local community Kinder in Ascot Vale

Ascot Kindergarten is a community-managed, not-for-profit kindergarten that was established by local residents in 1946.

Our passionate and dedicated staff offer quality, play-based education in both our three-year-old and four-year-old programs.

We offer a friendly environment that welcomes the involvement of our families and community.

Your local Kindergarten, run by locals

For over 70 years, Ascot Kindergarten has been preparing local Moonee Valley children for school and beyond.

Our kindergarten was established by local parents and is still managed by a volunteer parent committee today.

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News & Events

Invitation to Ascot Kinder Annual General Meeting and Family Night

New and returning families are invited to our AGM for pizza, the forming of our new committee, and fun for the kids.

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Nominations for the 2026 Committee of Management

Participating as a member of our Committee is an opportunity to develop friendships, enhance your child’s kinder experience and contribute to the kindergarten.

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Kinder Working Bee Oct 18

Join us for our kinder working bee! A great chance to tidy, garden, and improve our spaces together. Many hands make light work, your help matters!
No special skills needed.
Text Peter 0433 333 787
Thank you, Nelson Alexander Foundation

Through Nelson Alexander's annual Foundation Day, the team at the Ascot Vale office raised $12,727 from the sale of 24 Newsom Street, Ascot Vale to support Ascot Kindergarten

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Nelson Alexander Foundation Day Recipient

We are thrilled to announce our selection as a recipient of this year's Nelson Alexander Foundation's - Foundation Day.

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2025 Ascot Kindergarten Welcome Night

Join us April 2nd, 5-7 PM for Ascot Kindergarten’s Welcome Night! Meet families, enjoy food, activities, and fun.

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From little things, big things grow

The size of our Kinder means a calmer, more intimate environment where children are encouraged to be curious and creative learners, with a deep connection to their local community.

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Meet Our Educators

Kirsty Rochford

DIRECTOR & TEACHER
Yellow Group 2025
Cassandra Ruggerio

TEACHER
Cherry group 2025
Danielle Lockhart

TEACHER
Cherry & Quartz Groups 2025
Shazia Subhan

CO-EDUCATOR
Cherry & Quartz groups 2025
Prunella Fong

CO-EDUCATOR
Quartz & Yellow groups 2025
Sally Edmiston

EDUCATOR
Yellow group 2025
Ralia Elmi

EDUCATOR
Quartz & Cherry group 2025
Franca Sanfilippo

ADMINISTRATOR
Office Administration 2025 and Casual Relief Educator