Why is Pre Prep important?
More hours of play-based learning in the year before school gives children even greater access to the many benefits of early childhood education. More hours can increase children’s early literacy and numeracy, and self-regulation skills. Teachers and educators will be able to provide deeper and more deliberate play experiences, which will give children opportunities to embed their learning.
Who is eligible?
2026
These children can access up to 22.5 hours per week at all ECMS services:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Children from a refugee or asylum seeker background
- Children who have had contact with Child Protection services
- Children who were supported by Access to Early Learning as 3-year-olds
2027
- All children in Moorabool Shire can access up to 20 hours per week
2028
These children can access up to 25 hours per week at all ECMS services:
- Children who have (or have a parent or guardian who has) a Commonwealth concession card
- Children who are a multiple birth child (triplets or more)
These children can access up to 30 hours per week at all ECMS services:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Children from a refugee or asylum seeker background
- Children who have had contact with Child Protection services
- Children who were supported by Access to Early Learning as 3-year-olds
2029
All children in Moorabool Shire can access up to 25 hours per week
2030
These children can access up to 30 hours per week at all ECMS services:
- Children who have (or have a parent or guardian who has) a Commonwealth concession card
- Children who are a multiple birth child (triplets or more)
2031
All children in Moorabool Shire can access up to 30 hours per week
2034
All children can access up to 25 hours per week at all ECMS services
You can calculate when your child can access Pre-Prep on the Department of Education’s Pre-Prep calculator.
More information You can find out more about Pre-Prep on the Department of Education website.
How can you access Pre-Prep?
- Contact an ECMS service or any kindergarten near you, or your local council. You can ask for help if you need an interpreter.
- Ask any professional who supports you, including your Child FIRST or Child Protection worker, maternal and child health nurse, bicultural worker or supported playgroup facilitator, to do this for you.
- Contact your Early Childhood Implementation Branch
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