What age can my child start kindergarten?
If you're wondering when your child can start kindergarten, you're not alone! Every state has its own age requirements for starting kindergarten, and they vary.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) operates schools with kindergarten programs across nine states. Use the state-specific information below as a kindergarten calculator to help determine when your child can start kindergarten at an NHA school.
National Heritage Academies (NHA) operates schools with kindergarten programs across nine states. Use the state-specific information below as a kindergarten calculator to help determine when your child can start kindergarten at an NHA school.
Colorado
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 10/1/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 10/1/2021Georgia
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2021Indiana
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 8/1/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 8/1/2021Louisiana
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/30/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/30/2021Michigan
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2020*
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2021**If your child is 5 before 12/1, your child can enroll in kindergarten. Some schools in Michigan offer a young 5 kindergarten program (same age requirements).
New York
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 12/31/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 12/31/2021North Carolina
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 8/31/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 8/31/2021Ohio
2025-26 school year
5 years old on and born or before 9/30/2020
2026-27 school year
5 years old on and born or before 9/30/2021Pinnacle Academy in Ohio requires students to be 5 by 8/1.
Wisconsin
2025-26 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2020*
2026-27 school year
5 years old and born on or before 9/1/2021**Schools in Wisconsin offer 4K. Students must be 4 years old by the cutoff date to enroll.
Planning Ahead for Kindergarten
Is your child getting close to starting kindergarten, Young 5s, or 4K?
Complete the interest form below, and we’ll stay in touch with updates and information to help you prepare for enrollment.
Complete the interest form below, and we’ll stay in touch with updates and information to help you prepare for enrollment.
Get Ready For Kindergarten
Getting ready to start school is a big step on your child's learning journey. It's a time filled with excitement, and maybe a little nervousness, for both parents and kids. Here at National Heritage Academies, we know how important this transition is, and we're here to help you get ready. Check out our Kindergarten Readiness page for useful tips, resources, and information to make sure your child has a great start to kindergarten.Learn More About Kindergarten Readiness
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