Our preschool
Why choose our public preschool?
Our public preschool is a fee-free preschool at Riverwood Public School. It’s an easy choice for local families with young children.
We give every child the start in early childhood education. At our preschool, children explore, ask questions and grow in a safe and caring place. Our friendly team helps each child learn and feel good through fun, hands-on play that builds confidence and curiosity.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool. Contact us to talk to our team, book a tour or join our waitlist.
Preschool days and hours
Our preschool is open for 6 hours a day, on the same days as all NSW public schools. To learn about our preschool hours, please contact us.
Fees
We do not charge fees to attend our preschool. NSW public preschools are funded by the NSW government.
Attendance
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.
Meals
Children bring their own meals and snacks to preschool. For more information, please contact us.
How to enrol
Our Preschool program accepts children for one year only, in the year before they start school. To be eligible, children must turn 4 years old by July 31st of that year.
We offer a 5-day fortnight program during school hours, from 9:00am to 2:55pm, with only 20 places available in each program to ensure personalised attention and a quality learning experience.
Expressions of Interest open in February of the year before your child starts preschool. Please complete the Expression of Interest Form below and submit it to the school office.
Preschool Expression of Interest Form
Parents will be contacted in October to confirm placements for the following year. Before starting, new families are invited to attend an orientation session to help children settle into preschool smoothly.
Enrolling in a preschool within a school does not guarantee a place at that school for Kindergarten.
Book a tour or join our waitlist
Come and see our preschool in action. Talk to our team and secure your child’s place.
Playgroup
Riverwood Public School is proud to partner with Koorana Child and Family Services to host a supported playgroup to support children and families in our community.
Kindergarten transition
Starting school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities called 'Riverwood Ready' to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.