when to start Kinder

**Melissa1983** · 20-08-2005 15:56

I was wondering if anyone could tell me when do children start kinder in NSW? As i was from QLD. Mikayla is 3 in Nov, and what sure when to enrol her.

Thanks

**nemosmum** · 20-08-2005 17:26

Do you mean Kindergarten or Kinder as in preschool?

In NSW kids start Kindergarten if they turn 5 before july 31st of that year.

Kids usually start Kinder/preschool from three years.

**Melissa1983** · 20-08-2005 17:38

Hi Orlandosmum,
Well in QLD they start kindergarten at 3-4 then go to preschool at 4-5 depending on when they were born. So i'm not to sure. Mikayla turns 3 in Nov, so i suppose it would be Kinder/preschool. I think i might have to ring the council and find out.

**nemosmum** · 21-08-2005 08:51

Hi Mummyof2,

If your little ones three then you'd probably looking for a preschool as kindergarten is the first year of primary school
It's funny though that kids in QLD start so early I've never really thought about that before

If you check out your local council website they will probably have all info on local preschools and such.

**Melissa1983** · 21-08-2005 10:20

Hi orlandosmum
Thank you for your help.. I can't believe she is nearly ready for school.. Thats scary, i still remember when she was born

**Zan** · 27-08-2005 01:29

From what I've worked out from the research I've done, the cut off date is 31st July, so although they technically start school at 5 (1st year being kindergarten but a compulsory year) some are 4 though a lot of parents with the youngest children hold off another year.
They can attend preschool from 3, though a lot don't until they are 4 (or the year before they start school).
From what I found most of the preschools had long waiting lists, we waitlisted dd1 at 3 in Feb of this year to start next Jan when we arrive and 2 said she may get a place, one thought probably not, and the other were lovely and after a begging email for info the lovely lady spoke to the directors and confirmed her place.
Most prioritise for those starting school the next year but do know my step-mum spoke to one that prioritised for 3 year olds (guess so they could get the extra years fees without more paperwork).
HTH's
Zan
PS A good site for finding preschools is http://www.careforkids.com.au

**Melissa1983** · 27-08-2005 09:17

Thanks for that Zan, i will have a look at the website, and contact someone to try and put her on the waiting list.

Ky · 31-08-2005 11:18

If you are looking for a really good pre-school in your area then Bomaderry Community pre-school is excellent (cnr Coomea and Birrilley Sts). This is the one that my daughter goes to and my son will be starting at next year. It is purely a pre-school with no long daycare function ... the kids can start at age 2 (limited places) and they will take them when they are still in nappies. This was a big thing for me as several of the pre-schools wont! The hours are 9am till 3pm with facilities to drop off as early as 8:30am and pickup until 3:30pm.

If you want to contact me. my email is tylerwhtieman@yahoo.co.nz