Starting preschool calculator

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Looks like your child could start 3-year-old preschool from term ,

Children will have access to up to 8 terms or 2 years of preschool in the 2 years before school.

Aboriginal children, and children who are or have been in care, continue to be entitled to access a government preschool program any time after their third birthday.

3-year-old preschool will roll out in stages from 2026, with access in the first year dependent on whether a place is available at a Flying Start partner preschool in your area.

Find out more about 3-year-old preschool at our parents page

Looks like you child could start 4-year-old preschool in term ,

All children are eligible to a place in a government sessional preschool in the year before full time school (4-year-old preschool).

Aboriginal children, and children who are or have been in care, continue to be entitled to access a government preschool program any time after their third birthday.

Are you looking for a long day care or non-government sessional service?

Explore all 2026 Flying Start 3-year-old preschool partner services below