My son is enrolled in a northern suburbs kindy for next year. I have put his name down and he has been accepted, they then have an open day and information session for the parents in November, so a few motnhs after acceptance, although i could of had a look through it before we put his name down, but as both my husband, sister in law and numerous friends went to the primary school I didnt.
My mother in law is a teacher and said that any public school in WA has to show you around if you turn up and request it.
The primary school down the road here has open days, but these are on the weekend, so only somewhat helpful.
I figured I would wait until the year before because at the moment they have a temporary principal and I think it might change between now and 2yrs.
I rang another local one, which is quite popular, and the lady I talked to said, 'no, we don't do that... we don't need to'.
When i rang the local Kinder to enquire about DD going there ' maybe ' for 3year old Kinder the Kindergarten Director actually asked me would i like to come & witness a 3year old Kinder class & she was more than happy about it.
So i went & she answered any questions i had, she was very welcoming !!
... And about a month later i was also invited to an open day which was on a Saturday so DP could go too as it's not his working day ... we thought it was very reassurring to be able to do so
The childcares, prep and/or schools here have open days/times. Before putting Nina in kindy I went and checked it out. I think it's important to be able to view the place before enrolling your child. You and your son/daughter need to feel comfortable with the place and staff.
For actual school here in NSW we have orientation days and a Look at big school morning.
I am pretty sure the preschools have an orientation morning too.
I would insist on seeing it before you send your child there.
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