Information for Parents and Carers

Enrolling in ACT public preschool

Children who turn four on or before April 30, can start preschool in that year (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, learn about school processes, and how to engage with their child's education by contacting the school and the P&C (school parent association). Parent involvement with the school has important benefits for children and families including improved student 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 through the school reception or 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 runs annual online parent forums (live webinars) with guest speakers. Current forums include 'Play & Brain Development' and 'Transition to School'.  

For notifications please join Council's early learning information and seminars mailing list.

ACT Early Learning Strategy

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

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