Our Preschool

Hillvue Public Preschool is open!

We are excited to announce that Hillvue Public Preschool is now open.

It has been wonderful to welcome our youngest learners and new families, along with our new preschool teachers and educators, into our preschool community.

Our preschool operates on the same days and hours as our school and provides a high-quality, play-based learning program for children in the year before kindergarten.

We have capacity for up to 40 children each day across two preschool rooms.

Submit an Expression of Interest to enrol at Hillvue Public Preschool

Families who wish to enrol their child in the preschool should submit the completed Expression of Interest (EOI) to our school office.

Printed copies are available at our school office.

Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a preschool place for your child.

Children who are in the year before starting school and turning 4 years old by 31 July that year are eligible to apply.

Expression of Interest

Why choose Hillvue Public Preschool

Our public preschool is a fee-free preschool at Hillvue Public School.

Hillvue Public Preschool provides a supportive, play-based learning environment within our school community. Our preschool is a valued part of our school, giving children the best possible start in learning.

At our preschool, children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, build relationships, and learn through play. Our teachers and educators support each child to develop confidence, independence, and a positive transition into kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool community.

Contact us to talk to our friendly staff and learn about what our preschool can offer your child.

Enrolment eligibility

• Our preschool will enrol children for one year only, in the year before they start school.
• Children can enrol in public preschools if they turn 4 years old on or before 31 July that year.
• Priority is given to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, children living in low socio-economic circumstances and children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship.
• We will assess all expressions of interest in accordance with the enrolment priority outlined in the public preschool enrolment procedure.

Preschool days and hours

Our preschool operates on the same days and hours as our whole school. Our hours are 9 am to 3 pm during school term. The preschool does not operate during school holidays.

We have 2 preschool classes, with each class catering for up to 20 children per day.

We offer two attendance patterns for preschoolers. These are:

Fee-free Preschool

We do not charge fees to attend our preschool. NSW public preschools are funded by the NSW government.

How to enrol

Unlike NSW public schools, there are no intake areas for public preschools. Enrolment is on application only.

Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.

Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 years of age before 31 July that year.

For more information, please contact our school office or visit Enrolment in a public preschool page.

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Our preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service and operates under the National Quality Framework.

We provide a secure, positive learning and culturally safe environment for your child. Our learning program will enable your child to engage in age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences and is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.

Procedures

There are a range of preschool policies and procedures to ensure children receive high quality education and care. More information will be provided to parents when your child is offered a place. Please contact us for more information.

Meals

Children bring their own meals and snacks to preschool. For more information, please contact us.

For more information

Come and see our preschool in action. Talk to our team and secure your child’s place.

Contact us