So DD1 will be 4 by the time Term 1 starts in 2012 - eeeek!! My premmie baby is growing up!!

I am unsure on what the story is with pre school in South Australia eg - must all kids go, is it in the kids best interest to go, or must they only 'really' attend pre-entry in the term prior to their school enrolment?

I am considering enrolling DD1 in the local pre school as I'm sure she'd benefit from it, but I'm interested in hearing about any other positive / negative pre school stories too. I'm in the north east of Adelaide - so any recommendations are also welcome !