Rozelle Public School's Preschool

Why choose our public preschool?

Rozelle Public School Preschool is a fee-free, Exceeding-rated early learning service located on the school grounds, making it a convenient and welcoming choice for local families. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm, our preschool caters to 40 children attending 2-3 days per week, providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

At Rozelle Preschool, children engage in play-based learning that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and encourages exploration. Our dedicated team supports each child’s growth through fun, hands-on activities within secure routines. We focus on developing not only educational outcomes but also essential social skills like empathy, cooperation, and resilience, helping children build strong relationships and a positive sense of self.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool.

Download our Preschool Information Booklet for more information

Preschool days and hours

To comply with the Australian Government’s National Partnership Agreement on Early Childhood Education, which mandates a minimum of 15 hours of care per week, the Preschool operates two classes following a five-day per fortnight schedule:

Class 1

• Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Week B: Monday, Tuesday

Class 2

• Week A: Thursday, Friday
• Week B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The Preschool is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during the school term.

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 speak to one of our preschool staff.

How To Enrol - The Application Process

Preschool plays a vital role in shaping children's early development, and Rozelle Public School is proud to provide a preschool program that has been rated as ‘exceeding’ by ACEQA. Our program offers a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters children's social, emotional, and cognitive skills, laying a strong foundation for their upcoming educational experiences. Public preschool enrolment is for one year, typically the year before children begin formal schooling.

For families considering preschool at Rozelle in 2027, here is important information regarding the Expression of Interest process:

●       Application Timeline: Expressions of Interest to enrol in Rozelle Public School Preschool for 2027 will be accepted from 9:00am on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

●       How to Apply: Families can express their interest by completing the Expression of interest to enrol in a NSW public preschool. The completed application can be emailed or submitted in person to the RPS office. EOIs will be time and date stamped upon receipt. Please note that applications cannot be accepted before 9:00am on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Rozelle Public School’s preschool offers a maximum of 40 enrolment places each year. Due to high demand, we regularly receive more expressions of interest than available places. As a result, the time and date stamp of each submitted expression of interest is considered as part of our enrolment offer process.

●       Priority Consideration:  NSW public preschools prioritise enrolment for identified groups in our community, as determined by the NSW Department of Education guidelines. The 3 priority groups are:

·         Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children

·         Children living in low socioeconomic circumstances

·         Children unable to access other early childhood services due to disadvantage

Once priority group enrolments are determined, first round offers are made to children living within the Rozelle Public School enrolment intake area. While sibling attendance at Rozelle Public School is not a priority group criterion, students with siblings currently enrolled will be given consideration.

●       Application Deadline: Applications will close at 3:00pm Friday 3 July 2026. All supporting documentation must be presented and verified by the school administration team prior to the application deadline.

Book a tour or join our waitlist

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

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