Frances E. Newton (born 1865) was an American early childhood educator who had a strong influence on the development of kindergartens in Australia.
[1] She was brought out to Sydney in November 1902 on a three-year contract as principal of the Kindergarten Training Centre, Roslyn Street, Darlinghurst.
[1] She laid the foundation for the success of the Sydney Kindergarten Training College, Waverley.
In 1905 Newton and Lillian Daphne de Lissa were invited by Bertram Hawker to report on kindergartens in South Australia.
The Frances Newton Memorial Free Kindergarten at 287 Bourke-street, Darlinghurst, founded by Dumolo and opened in 1922, was named for her.