Children are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school until its final elementary grade. Scroll down and watch our video …

Jan 26, 2026 · Parents or guardians can apply for kindergarten online, by phone, or by visiting a Family Welcome Center. All applications received by the application deadline will be treated the same, …

Transitioning to kindergarten is an exciting adventure for both children and parents. Preparing for this new journey together is a wonderful opportunity to grow, learn, and build confidence side by side.

Dec 9, 2025 · To get a seat in kindergarten, families have to submit an application and can rank as many choices as they want. Kindergarten applications opened Tuesday, and families have until Jan. …

German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel recognized that children have unique needs and capabilities and created the concept of kindergarten. The German word kindergarten can be translated to “infant …

Find the official kindergarten entry age requirements for your state. Learn when your child will start school based on their birthday. The most common kindergarten cutoff date is September 1st, used …

Jan 29, 2026 · Because kindergarten is not universally mandatory, parents generally have the choice of whether or not to enroll their child at age five. Some school boards may adopt rules that require …

All children who were born in 2021 and live in New York City are eligible to start kindergarten in September 2026. The DOE must provide a kindergarten seat to any child born in 2021 whose parent …

Dec 8, 2025 · Kindergarten is a joyful, foundational year focused on learning how to learn, helping 5-year-olds build independence, social skills and confidence in a classroom community. It blends early …

New York State learning standards outline what a student should know and be able to do by the end of the grade level. There are also additional skills that a well-rounded student should possess. Listed …