A parent has expressed disappointment after her child was accepted into a preschool without the family being informed that it was to be moved.

The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said that tours took place during central school open houses on November 13.

She chose St Paul’s Preschool in Paget, in part because she liked the physical facility.

She said that she, along with other upset parents, had heard rumours that the preschool was moving and made inquiries to the Government, only to be told that the rumours were not true.

However, when she received an acceptance letter on May 2, the school congratulated her on her child being admitted and informed her that the location was now at Paget Primary School.

The parent told The Royal Gazette: “I was very upset because I hadn’t seen the school. I chose St Paul’s because I am familiar with it.

“I’m a very involved parent and like to know what is going on, so to be put in a school I didn’t even tour … it’s not that I don’t like Paget Primary, but that I liked what other schools offered.

“Some of the parents had concerns about safety at Paget Primary but, for me, it was that I liked what the other schools offered.

“I was very disappointed. I heard a rumour the school was relocating, and when I inquired, I was told no, it’s a rumour.”

The acceptance letter, which was sent by a preschool administrator, said: “Thank you for your application to enrol [student] at St Paul’s Preschool for the 2025-26 school year.

“I am pleased to inform you that an enrolment place has been reserved for your child at this preschool. I would like to extend my congratulations and a very warm welcome to you and your child.

“Please note that St Paul’s Preschool will be locating from its address at 69 Middle Road, Paget PG 05 to our new location at 20 Ord Road, Paget PG 04, on the Paget Primary School campus.”

Parents were told to respond by May 9 or risk losing their place to another child on the waiting list.

The letter added: “You will receive important information regarding orientation and Buddy Day in due course. Please remain attentive to upcoming correspondence.”

The parent is considering whether to accept the offer, but wants to be able to view the other options in person before making a decision.

She is concerned that if she does not accept her spot at Paget Primary, she will lose her place and be forced to accept a school even farther afield or less suited.

The Ministry of Education did not respond to questions by press time.