PRESCHOOLS & KINDERGARTENS
Planned educational programs for 3-5-year-old children in the years before they start school.
Pre-Schools/Kindergartens in VIC
In Victoria we have 2,365 Pre-Schools/Kindergartens
The average cost is $14.43 hourly, $144.34 daily (10 hours)
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The average National Standard Rating (NQS) is Meeting National Quality Standard.
Child Care Articles & Tips
What is pre-school?
An overview of pre-school including what it is, who it is for, how it is different to child care, operating hours, how much it costs and how to find a service.
First day at pre-school
Tips and tricks for planning and preparing for your child's first day at pre-school including what to expect, how to prepare and how to make it special.
How educators help children prepare for big school
How educators can support families and children to successfully transition to big school.
Expert advice to help your child transition to school
Dr Kate Highfield from Early Childhood Australia, explains how parents can support preschoolers to transition to big school despite absences and disruption caused by COVID-19.
Preparing your child for school | CareforKids.com.au
Preparing your child for the transition to 'big' school including what to expect, what you can do to help and ideas for improving your child's school readiness.
The ins and outs of preschool
All children are entitled to attend 600 hours of a high quality preschool program in the year before starting school. Learn how preschool varies from long day care and what it costs to attend.
The transition from child care to pre-school and school | CareforKids.com.au
Transitioning to pre-school or school from a beloved child care centre is a big milestone for children. Planning and preparation can help ensure a positive experience.
Top tips to help your pre-schooler thrive at big school
Tips and tricks for ensuring your pre-schooler thrives at ‘big’ school, including school readiness, what to expect and how you can support your child.
Interesting research around school readiness
Research from the Telethon Institute explains why school readiness should also consider a child’s home and family life and the community they grow up in to determine whether they might need support later in life.