Early Education and Care

Starting Blocks Website

• Find early childhood education and care services across Canberra. Eligible families may receive the Child Care Subsidy (fees apply).

Free Preschool for 3-Year-Olds

• Up to 300 hours/year of free preschool available at over 140 services across Canberra, including 18 in the Inner South.

Support for Vulnerable Children

• Children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage can access 2 days/week of free early childhood education. ACT Government and community organisations identify priority children.

Koori Preschool

• For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 3–5. Available at 5 ACT public preschools. Children under 3 may attend with a parent.

• Closest location: Narrabundah Early Childhood School.

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ACT Public School Pathways

As an Oaks Estate resident, your child is guaranteed a place at local schools from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Preschool (4-Year-Olds)

• Forrest Primary School
• Red Hill Primary School (shared Priority Enrolment Area)
• Narrabundah Early Childhood School (continue to Year 2, then transition to Forrest or Red Hill)

Primary School (K–Year 6)

• Forrest Primary School
• Red Hill Primary School

High School

• Telopea Park School

College

• Narrabundah College

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Support for Families

Equity Fund

• Eligible low-income families can receive an annual payment for each student (Primary to Year 12) attending any ACT school.

Meals in Schools Program

• Narrabundah Early Childhood School offers free breakfast and lunch 3 days/week.