Information for Parents and Carers

Enrolling in ACT public preschool

Children who turn four on or before April 30, can start preschool in the year they turn four (15 hours per week fee-free). Children turning four after 30 April, can start preschool the following year (see the Education Directorate website for information on enrolling). The deadline for first-round offers is June 2 though parents can complete the online enrolment at any time.     

Parents with young children joining a new school community can meet other families and learn about school processes and how to engage with their child's education through the parent association and school staff. Parent involvement with the school has important benefits for children and families including improved wellbeing outcomes and learning dispositions. P&C Associations provide a forum for parents and families to ask questions about school life. Find your school's parent association contact on the school website.  

Council's Early Learning Officer is Marina Spurgin. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Marina for details about your school's early learning parent representative.

Early Learning Parent Forums

Council will run a series of online parent forums with guest speakers in 2024 including 'Play & brain development' and 'Transition to School'.  For notifications please join Council's early learning This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About early learning in the ACT

Council's article on the ACT's early childhood strategy

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