In other states preschool for 3 year olds can often be accessed via a community based preschool (with fees) that also provides 4 year old preschool. In the ACT preschools are provided for free to 4 year olds by the Education and Training Directorate and have been provided to targeted 3 year olds since 2020.
Community Based programs have offered preschool to 3 year olds through a range of services including Playschools throughout Canberra. Essentially, these are play based, educational preschool programs for 3 year olds. Some provide shorter days, half a week or two day a week options. Contact your local playschool for more details. These services are known as different things across different states such as "3 year old Kindergarten", "3 year old pre-kinder" or "3 year old preschool." The Playschool name is unique to Canberra services.
Playschools provide a brilliant transition to those who don't need a traditional child care setting, but who have a 3 year old that is thirsty to learn and socialise.
Farrer Playschool
Longerenong St, Farrer 2607
t: 6286 4781
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German Australian Playschool
Turner Scout Hall, 11 Masson Street, TURNER 2612
PO Box 835, Belconnen 2616
t: 6251 7743
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Inner North Playschool
82 Limestone Ave, AINSLIE 2602
PO Box 1457, Dickson ACT 2602
m: 0408 447 788
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Koala Playschool
The Koala Playschool learning program is diverse and dynamic, ever changing and reflective of the children’s developmental needs and interests. Our rich, play-based program develops the ‘whole’ child by providing opportunities for social emotional development, physical play, communication, creativity and imagination.
8 Rowan Street, COOK 2614
t: 6251 9828
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Possums Playschool
Possums Playschool provides early childhood education for 3, 4 and 5 year olds led by a qualified and well-respected team of educators. Sessions run Monday to Wednesday during ACT school terms from 9.20 am to 2.20 pm.
30 Scattergood Place, Spence ACT 2615
m: 0415 571 972
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Wombats Playschool
Page Preschool Building, 28 Macadam Street, Page 2614
PO Box 4254, Hawker 2614
t: 02 6162 4017
m: 0435 158 988 (enrolments and enquiries)
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