I'm a bit confused... here we start with preschool, usually 3yo & 4yo, but this is optional. Compulsory schooling doesn't start until Kindergarten at 5yo. As someone earlier said, a lot of the kids are 5 already and turning 6 that year. My DS will be turning 5 in the March when he starts Kindy tho. I've wondered if he'll be too young, but already the preschool teachers are saying he'll be ready. Preschool is good for assessing their independence and social readiness for school.

How come they are saying she 'must go' at this young age tho? Surely it's not compulsory?