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What age to children start preschool in NSW?

• Starting age: Preschool is eligible for children who are at least 3 years of age by 31 July 2025.
• Start date: Preschool runs alongside the New South Wales school terms with Term 1 beginning from 31 January 2025 (Eastern division) and 7 February 2025 (Western division).
• Number of days per week: Our preschool School Readiness program runs Monday to Friday each week. Children are required to attend 15 hours per week. You can then book additional days as you like.
• Enrolment cut-off date: If choosing the full year program, you must enrol before 10 January 2025. However, spots fill fast, so the earlier you enrol, the more likely you will secure your spot!
• Is there a mid-year enrolment? Children can enrol anytime during the year but studies strongly recommended at least one, but preferably two years of preschool before they begin primary school.

What age do children start primary school in NSW

To be eligible for kindergarten, the first year of primary school in NSW, children must turn 5 by 31 July of the year the start kindergarten.

How much does preschool cost in NSW?

• Calculate your Child Care Subsidy to understand your out of pocket fees.
• You may be eligible to save up to $2,110 per child every year through the NSW Government's Start Strong Funding Program. Conditions apply.
• The NSW Government is encouraging families to extend preschool over two years. Children who turn three on or before July 31st of their first preschool year, will receive an additional $500 off preschool fees on top of existing subsidies in that year.

What age do children start preschool in ACT?

• Starting age: To be eligible to attend preschool in 2025 in the ACT, children must be 3 years of age by 30 April in the year they participate.
• Start date: Preschool runs alongside the ACT school terms with Term 1 beginning on 3 February 2025.
• Number of days per week: Our School Readiness program runs Monday to Friday each week. Children are required to attend 15 hours per week across three days. You can then book additional days as you like.
• Enrolment cut-off date: If choosing the full year program, you must enrol before 10 January 2025. However, spots fill fast, so the earlier you enrol, the more likely you will secure your spot!
• Mid-year enrolment: Children can enrol anytime during the year but studies strongly recommended at least one year, and preferably two years of preschool before they begin primary school.

What age do children start primary school in ACT?

To be eligible for primary school in ACT, children must be aged 5 years by 30 April in the year they start.

How much does preschool cost in ACT?

• Calculate your Child Care Subsidy to understand your out of pocket fees.

What age do children start kinder in VIC?

• Starting age: To attend kinder in Victoria in 2025, your child must be at least 3 years of age by 1 May 2025.
• Start date: Kinder runs alongside the Victoria school terms with Term 1 beginning on 27 January 2025.
• How many days a week: Our kinder School Readiness program runs Monday to Friday each week. Children are required to attend 15 hours per week across three days. You can then book additional days as you like.
• Enrolment cut-off date: If choosing the full year program, you must enrol before 10 January 2025. However, spots fill fast, so the earlier you enrol, the more likely you will secure your spot!
• Is there a mid-year enrolment? Children can enrol anytime during the year but studies strongly recommended at least one, but preferably two years of kinder before they begin primary school.

What age do children start primary school in VIC?

Children must turn 5 before 30 April of the year they start school.

How much does kinder cost in VIC?

• Calculate your Child Care Subsidy to understand your out of pocket fees.
• You could save up to $2,563 per child, every year, through the VIC Government's Best Start Best Life funding program. Conditions apply.