Key Dates for Applying for a Pre-School Place for September 2026 Key Dates for Applying for a Pre-School Place for September 2026

Pre-school Age Ranges

For target age children born on or between 2 July 2022 and 1 July 2023.

For underage children born on or between 2 July 2023 and 1 July 2024.

If you are deferring your child from starting Primary School, you can apply for a Pre-School place. 

Key Dates

Date and Time Activity 
10 December 2025 Admissions Criteria published.
7 January 2026 at 12noon EA Connect opens at 12noon for applications. 
21 January 2026 at 12noonEA Connect closes at 12noon for Punctual applications. 
26 January 2026 at 4pm EA Connect closes for birth certificates and supporting documents. 
23 March 2026Outcome of Stage 1 Target Age only applications. 
23 March 2026 Stage 2 Process EA Connect opens for applications.
1 April 2026 Stage 2 closes for applications.
19 May 2026 Outcome of Stage 2 Target Age and Underage Applications.

Important

It is important to read:

  • The Pre-School Admissions Guide; and
  • The Published Admissions Criteria of your listed Pre-schools. 

Visit Admissions for further information.