Find out when your child is eligible to start kindergarten based on their birth date and your school district's cutoff date. Plan ahead with confidence!
Select the birth date and the school cutoff date to determine kindergarten eligibility.
Kindergarten is typically the first year of formal schooling for children. Most school districts require children to be 5 years old by a specific cutoff date (commonly September 1st) to enroll in kindergarten for that school year.
This calculator uses your child's birth date and your school's cutoff date to determine:
Cutoff dates vary by state and school district. The most common cutoff date is September 1st, but some districts use August 1st, October 1st, or other dates. Children who turn 5 after the cutoff date typically must wait until the following school year to start kindergarten. This calculator defaults to September 1st but can be adjusted to match your local district's policy.
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