Preschool 2026
At preschool your child will learn through play-based programs designed and delivered by qualified teachers and other educators. Children are entitled to 15 hours per week of preschool for one year (4 terms) before they start school.
Children who turn 4 years old:
- before 1 May are eligible to start preschool at the beginning of the year.
- on 1 May to 31 October can commence preschool through the mid-year intake at the start of term 3 of that year.
- after 31 October will be eligible to commence preschool at the start of the following year.
Children who identify as Aboriginal and children who are In Care under the Department of Child Protection, are eligible for 12 hours of preschool a week, after they turn 3. They will then be eligible for 15 hours per week of preschool in the year before they start school.
Preschool Catchment
For 2026 enrolments, please check whether this preschool is your local catchment preschool by visiting the Department for Education website.
Find a school zone or preschool catchment area (education.sa.gov.au)
Preschool registration of interest form
If this preschool is your local catchment preschool, Please download the preschool registration of interest form, complete it, and either:
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email it to kindergarten.parafield870@schools.sa.edu.au, or
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bring it to the centre in person.
Preschool registration of interest form (education.sa.gov.au)
Preschool Sessions 2026
Children in their eligible preschool year are entitled to 15 hours of preschool per week.
Session Times
- Full day: 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
- Short day: 8:30 am – 11:40 am fortnightly
Beginning of Year start: Blue Group
- Days: Monday and Tuesday (full days)
- Plus: Wednesday shorter day fortnightly in odd weeks of term
Mid-year start: Green Group
- Days: Thursday and Friday (full days)
- Plus: Wednesday shorter day fortnightly in even weeks of term
In order for children to participate in the whole learning program parents are encouraged to bring children as close to the start time as possible.
There are 4 pupil free days per year and the centre is closed on these days. Preschool and occasional care operate during school term time and not in school holidays.
Preschool fees/contributions
Fees: $640 per year ($160 per term)
