Kids - Chicago,IL

If born between September 1st 2005 & August 31st 2006, your child is eligible to start kindergarten in September 2011.

If born between September 1st 2006 & August 31st 2007, your child is eligible to start kindergarten in September 2012.

I am sure each state and each school district has there own timelines but here are a couple that I have run across for my kids:

Kindergarten readiness assessment (free). Typically done after the child is 4 yrs old but about 6-7 months before kindergarten starts.

Kindergarten registration. Our state has lots of different school choice, open enrollment, magnet schools etc, but it seems like most deadlines are in January.

Decide on 1/2 day kindergarten or full-day; if that is an option in your district (some full-day programs are fee based).

Pre-K physical. Must have a general check-up with their pediatrician before starting kindergarten.

Must have all immunization done or "boosted" before the 1st day of kindergarten. Or parent must sign a conscientious objector form (meaning, immunizations are not legally required at public schools).

To start Kindergarten each district is going to have their own requirements. I don't know of any area that kids don't have to be 5 years old to start school. My opinion is that kids should have had their 5th birthday before the first day of school.

5 and turn 6 in Kindergarten
6 and turn 7 in 1st
7 and turn 8 in 2nd
etc...
until they enter their Senior year of High School at 17 and turn 18 during that year.

all 4 of my oldest daughters started school at 3 years old. its really up to you when u want to let her go. they all did 2 years of headstart and by the time my oldest got to kndergarden she already knew her numbers and how to write her name its a good advantage for children i think...

If you are within the city limits, your child will start kindergarten if 5th birthday is before September 1. However, Chicago does have a headstart program for 3 and 4 yrs old. You can check with your local school and ask about it. My niece attended starting at 3 (her birthday is in July).

If she turns 5 before September 1st then she will start that year. If she turns 5 after Sept 1 then it will be then next school year.

Hi L. F. check with some of the local schools in your area and see if they have a pre-school program. They will most likely want he/she to be potty trained also. If not the schools, look in the phone book or internet for child developments programs in your area. Here in northwest Indiana, we have Gymobree who take children starting at one years old. So just check around.

Most preschools offer classes starting at 3 years old. If this is what you mean. Preschool is an option, your child does not need to attend a preschool if you do not want him to.

If you are asking about Kindergarten...it depends on the child's b-day....around here the child has to be 5 on or before Sept. 1st, of that school year.

Hope this helps?

It depends on when his birthday is and what the birthday cut off is for your area. Check the school board website. For us it is 4 yrs old by september 1st for Pre-k but some areas don't have pre-k it goes strait to kindergarten.