Koori Preschool provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 3 to 5 years with a play-based, culturally safe learning program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
Koori Preschools operate at the following school sites:
- Ngunnawal Primary School
- Kingsford Smith School
- Narrabundah Early Childhood School
- Wanniassa School
- Richardson Primary School.
Each Koori Preschool provides 15 hours of preschool per week. In addition to enrolment in Koori Preschool, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can enrol in their local preschool.
Koori Preschools work closely with the Child and Family Centres 
to develop strong partnerships with families, support parent engagement in children’s learning, increase enrolment and attendance, and link families with other programs that strengthen community and cultural connections.
Session times at the five locations can be viewed here: Koori Preschool session times 
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Enrolments can be made throughout the school year.
Children from birth to three years can also attend a Koori Preschool when accompanied by a parent or guardian, enabling greater family engagement and supporting transition to formal schooling. To find out more, please contact the Early Childhood Education Officer via email EDUKooriPre@act.gov.au or on (02) 6207 1106.
Koori Preschool co-design
As part of Set up for Success: An Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT, the ACT Government has undertaken a process of co-design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including children. This resulted in the development of a Koori Pre Cultural Safety Framework, Koori Pre Curriculum and resources that support the evolution of Koori Preschool in the ACT.
Learn about the resources on the Koori Preschool co-design webpage.