Getting ready for preschool guide

Our 'Getting ready for preschool guide' helps you and your child prepare for preschool. It explains the benefits of enrolling your child in an early childhood education service with a preschool program.

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Getting ready for preschool guide - English

Why the early years matter

What happens during the start of your child’s life (from pregnancy until their 5th birthday) has a huge impact on how they grow, develop and learn. By attending a quality preschool program your child will learn valuable skills that support language and literacy development, social and emotional skills, creativity, confidence and motor skills.

What you'll find inside this guide

Our guide includes information on:

  • finding a preschool program
  • what to consider when choosing a service
  • how to prepare for your first day at preschool
  • how to support your child’s learning at preschool.

Do you need information in a language other than English?

The Translating and Interpreting Service provides access to interpreters over the phone, via video conference, or to attend an appointment in person.

We also have a variety of translated resources and videos on getting ready for preschool.

Category:

  • DoE

Business Unit:

  • Communication and Engagement
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