East Hartford Public Schools is excited to welcome our Kindergarten families! Your child is about to take an exciting step in his/her education. We look forward to beginning a collaborative partnership between your home and the school.
For the 2026-2027 school year:
Your child must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026 to start kindergarten.
Children who turn 5 between September 2 and September 30, 2026 are eligible for a waiver. Families must apply for the waiver and fully complete the registration process by March 30, 2026 to be eligible.
Children will be given an assessment to determine kindergarten readiness.
Assessment does not equal admission: The assessment is to ensure the placement is developmentally appropriate and does not guarantee a waiver for kindergarten entry.
All children turning 5 after September 30, 2026 will enter kindergarten in the 2027-2028 school year.
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