My DD's birthday is 6th of May (2006) so she will start school at almost 5 1/2 (in 2012).

She started 3year old Kinder last year when she turned 3 and does 3year old Kinder 'again' this year as she is starting that year later at primary school IYKWIM, then 4year old Kinder next year.

The Kindegarten Directer said 3year old Kinder is about socialising, etc ... whereas 4year old gets more serious in preparing them for primary school.

To give you an idea (but keep in mind all Kinder fees vary) she last year did Kinder for 2 1/2hrs per week = for the term it was $110, whereas this year it has gone up to $144.

4year old Kinder fees$ are much more as they do more hours, for example at her Kinder it's either 10 or 15 hrs per wk.

At her Kinder if you have a concession card 4year old Kinder is for Free !!!

The cut off date for her 3year old Kinder enrolment was July last year for this year for her to attend. But Kinders do vary with cut off dates and some ' might' have a spot for your DD (??)

Hope that helps