We’re working closely with the Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) to plan and implement key early childhood reform initiatives based on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.

One of those recommendations is making preschool available to 3-year olds.

In South Australia, government preschool and kindergarten are the same.

Three-year-old preschool rollout

Three-year-old preschool is fundamental to achieving the 20-year goal to reduce the rate of South Australian children who are developmentally vulnerable when they start school from 23.8% to 15%.

Three-year-old preschool will be rolled out in government preschools in stages from 2026 to 2032.

The government 3-year-old preschool rollout will start in regional and remote areas.

Aboriginal children and children in care will retain their existing access to 3-year-old preschool in government preschools. See when your child can start preschool for more information.

Integrated hubs

Integrated hubs will bring preschool and other offerings together so families can be supported to access the services they need in one place.

Twenty integrated hubs will be established across the state, operating in both government and non-government settings.

OECD is currently considering sites suitable for an integrated service hub.

More information

Find more information about the roll out of 3-year-old preschool and integrated hubs on the Office for Early Childhood Development website.