My daughter is 4 turning 5 in september 2 when should she go to preschool or kindy ? australia?

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My daughter is 4 turning 5 in september 2 when should she go to preschool or kindy ? australia?

Answer 1

vvv mother talk! XD

Answer 2

If she is four now, she should be in preschool this year, then enrolled for school for 2009.

It is a little hard to give a more definitive answer without knowing which state of Australia you are in.

In NSW she would attend preschool for this year, and eligible to go to school for kindergarten next year.

If in Adelaide she should be in Kindergarten now, and would actually be eligible to start school (Reception) for the last term dependent on whether you are going public or private for schooling.

If in QLD she would actually already be enrolled in a preschool/kindy program now, as they start "school" from the age of 4.

I am not totally familiar with the systems in the other states.

Answer 3

Now, well maybe when she's five. Here in Missouri USA, you have to be four. Maybe it's different in Austrailia... I don't now.

Just check with the school you want her to be going to. Maybe that'll help. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

I am a 2nd grade teacher and i taught kinder a few years ago.  I noticed that the students who started kinder when turning 5 in Sept. were REALLY behind (not ready).  The students who were just turning 6, were prepared.  A lot of parents do not want thier kids to wait that extra year, but personally, I think preschool is worth it.  Even later in their school years, you want her to be 'ready' (maturity too). Not only academically, but as far as social skills and following directions/routine in the classroom.   I think you should wait, and send your daughter to preschool first, then wait till she's 6 to send her to kinder.  Thats just my opinion as a teacher, but a parent may disagree! Hope it helps!! Good Luck!! :)

Answer 5

USA has a cut off date and they are all different.  In my area, the cut off date is August 2 so your child would have to be 5 BY August 2 to start kindergarten.  that means your daughter would qualify for one year of preschool before starting kindergarten.  Sorry, but I don't know Austrailian laws!

Answer 6

my son is three, he started preschool in aug 07. he will go to preschool again next year at 4 years old. it is the best thing for him, he goes three days a week 3 hours a day. he gets together with other kids(he is an only child) and he will be ready for kinder. he loves it.

Answer 7

I would suggest enrolling your daughter in some kind of program soon.  Many children who stay home for the first five years of life have a hard time adjusting to school - different rules and authority, not to mention being away from Mommy.  If you're not comfortable with a full five days a week, many preschools offer three day a week programs and half-days.  Good luck!

Answer 8

Preschool is for 4 year olds. Kindergarden is for 5 year olds.

My son's birthday is on September 1st and he is going to be 4. This September of 2008, he will be starting preschool.

Answer 9

Here in California the child would be going to kindergarten. Check with your school district to find out were the child needs to be.