What age can a child start pre school in queensland?
It is a bit tricky because we don’t actually have “preschool” anymore. What we have is a non-compulsory year called Prep which is available in all schools. It is very similar to a preschool program, ie it is play-based, and is an excellent way of preparing a child for year 1 and beyond. A child entering prep must be 5 years old or turning 5 before June 30th of the year that they enrol. If your child is 5 on July 1st, then they must wait until the next year. I’ve put the link to the Ed Qld website below, but contact your local primary schools now to find out how to apply for a spot. Some schools, such as private and independent schools, have limited places, whereas a state school will have to find you a place. Then there are the Kindergarten programs which are now called “pre-prep”. You should contact your local C&K to put your child on the waiting list. Most have only the Pre-prep year, ie your child should be 4 by June 30th of the year they enroll, however they are more flexible and o
