Starting 3 Year Old Kindergarten

Children must turn 3 years of age by the 30 April in the year they attend BUT can only attend once they have turned 3.

Children who are 3 by the 31 January in the year they attend can attend at commencement of term. 

It is important to consider when to begin kindergarten.

3 year old kindergarten can not be repeated or deferred under any circumstances.

If your child turns 3 between December and April of the year of attendance, please talk to our teaching staff who will be happy to guide you and answer your questions.

For more information, please read ‘Is my child ready to start three year old kinder?’.

Starting 4 Year Old Kindergarten

Children must have turned 4 years of age by the 30 April to be eligible to attend 4 year old kindergarten in that year.

Families need to consider whether their child will go to school the following year.

In the year prior to school, the children start to focus and complete tasks independently. They learn to get along with peers and play cooperatively, sharing ideas and listening to friends. They take responsibility for their belongings and contribute to the group. They are developing resilience, friendship skills and learning to have control over their emotions.

A repeat 4 year old year, more commonly referred to as a 'second funded year' occurs where a child is assessed by the teacher or another early childhood professional as having delayed development identified in two or more areas and has been approved as eligible for a second year of funded kindergarten by the Department of Education. Please note that a 'second funded year' is not applicable to 3 year old kindergarten under any circumstances.

Find out more about a second funded year of 4 year old kinder.

If you are not sure when your child should begin their 2 year kinder journey, please contact our teaching team to have a chat via admin@naglepreschool.com.au