kindergarten age requirement

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Is 5 years the general age requirement to enroll a kid into
kindergarten? Does anyone know of any circumstances where a younger kid
may be enrolled into kindy? Anecdotal info is appreciated as well.

You need to ask about the rules in your local school district, because it
seems to vary greatly by area. Here in CT, a child can start Kindergarten
in September (well, the end of August) if he/she will turn 5 on or before
January 1st. In other words, a child starting K in Aug/Sept. 2006 must
turn 5 on or before January 1, 2007.

On Nov 20, 12:15 pm, "
wrote:
Is 5 years the general age requirement to enroll a kid into
kindergarten? Does anyone know of any circumstances where a younger kid
may be enrolled into kindy? Anecdotal info is appreciated as well.

Thanks.

Here in Georgia the cut off is 5 yrs old. I believe the b-day has to
be no later than Sept 30th. But being a pre-k teacher make sure your
child is ready. I've seen many parents try and push their child. It
doesn't make a difference when children are younger, but remember if
you try and push your child when they are too young.....they will be
younger than others in middle school and high school. That is when the
differences will show. My son was the right age, but should have held
him back due to his maturity.

C.A.

wrote in message
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Is 5 years the general age requirement to enroll a kid into
kindergarten? Does anyone know of any circumstances where a younger kid
may be enrolled into kindy? Anecdotal info is appreciated as well.

Thanks.

At our school, they can start as early as 4 1/2. The cutoff is to turn 5 yo
by December 2, and school starts in June.