In most states your child must be at least 5 years old to be eligible for kindergarten.Īlthough most states are fairly strict in enforcing the deadline date (if your child is not 5 by the designated deadline, he must wait until the following year to start kindergarten), some school districts may allow parents to enroll their children if they turn 5 in the middle of the school year. Be sure to check with your local school district for their specific requirements, too.
Here are some general guidelines on what is required for kindergarten enrollment. The number of hours your child will spend in school each day varies from district to district, although the state requires that students complete a minimum number of hours per year. Most begin pre-registration in early spring for the following fall. Most school districts are required by law to offer a kindergarten program for interested parents.ĭistricts vary on when they begin taking sign-ups for kindergarten.
