Our preschool - Rendelsham Primary and Preschool

Our Preschool operates full-time, Monday to Friday, with sessions every second Wednesday.

At Rendelsham Primary and Preschool, our youngest learners are encouraged to explore, ask questions, discover, and play in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. We foster strong connections between the school and preschool through shared activities such as our scrub program, buddy programs, and whole-school events. These activities help children feel a sense of belonging from the very beginning.

To support a smooth transition into preschool, we offer a supported play program for 3-year-olds every Friday. This program introduces children and their families to the preschool environment through fun, play-based experiences, gently preparing them for their next step in learning.

When your child can start preschool

Your child is entitled to access 4 terms (1 year) of government preschool in the year before they start school.

Children who turn 4 years old:

before 1 May, can start preschool at the beginning of the year
between 1 May to 31 October, can start preschool in term 3 (mid-year intake)
after 31 October, can start preschool at the start of the following year.

Regardless of whether your child starts at the beginning of the year, or through a mid-year intake they will attend 4 terms of preschool.

If you’re unsure about the best time for your child to start preschool or feel your child may benefit from starting preschool later, talk to us about your options.

Universal 3-year-old preschool will be rolled out in government preschools in stages from 2026 to 2032.

Universal 3-year-old preschool will be available at our preschool from 2027.

Early entry

Aboriginal children and children who are or have been in care are eligible for 15 hours of preschool a week after they turn 3, continuing until they start school.

If you have a child with a disability or additional needs, they might be able to start preschool earlier if there are places available. Talk to us if this applies to you. Early entry to preschool does not guarantee early entry to school.

Enrolling your child

You can register your interest to enrol your child with us by using the preschool registration of interest form (PDF 173 KB) . You can also contact us for a paper form.

Try to register your interest by 30 June, but you can do this any time during the year.

If we can give your child a place with us we’ll send you an offer letter in term 3. You can accept the offer by filling in and sending back the acceptance slip by the due date.