Hmm. My neice is over that way. Her & my DD are 7 months apart in age. My neice turned 5 in November last year & my DD2 doesn't turn 5 til June.
My neice did I think it was pre prep last year? I'm thinking prep is the year before year one, equal to our kindy? They are both at that level this year, but my DD had nothing compulsery last year. ITMS.
I sent both my girls ealy because I believed they were ready. DD1 turned 5 in April & DD2 turns 5 in June. But both have needed that stimulation full time. Both are thriving in school. DD1 has finally stopped winging to me that the work is too easy & is enjoying it.
I also decided DD2 needed it for help with her speech problems. If she needs to repeat kindy thats ok, but to see the change & the effort she's putting into her speech just 2 or 3 weeks in is unbelievable.
I made my decision, which so far I believe was the best decision for my kids, as you should do. My friends with boys my DS's age all will turn 5 after March, so they're already thinking they'll be sending them the next year when they are 5 turning 6, even though its before the end of June.