prep is the same as Kindy.. the 1st year of full time school before year 1..

the age sut off is the the child must be 5 prior to June 30 of the enrollment year.. eg my DD just turned 5 and started prep this year..
If your child would be turning 5 in July of 09 they would wait until the next year.. they do not do mid year intakes, unless transferring from another school