A child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the 2025-2026 school year to be eligible.
**Families of children who turn 5 years old between September 2, 2025 and December 31, 2025 may still register their child early for Kindergarten, but must complete the entire registration process and assessment by August 20, 2025.**
In response to the Connecticut General Statute requiring that children turn five years old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year in order to enroll in kindergarten, Norwalk Public Schools has announced the following transition plan for the 2025-26 school year to help families impacted by the law that takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Any child who does not turn five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, but celebrates their fifth birthday before Jan. 1, 2026, may be eligible for kindergarten admission. This is contingent upon a written request from the child's parent/guardian during the registration process. Upon receipt of the request, the child will be scheduled for an assessment at the Family Center. The purpose of this assessment is to gather information about the child and their family, which will assist schools in providing better support for the students.
Norwalk Public Schools will continue to support all students according to their academic, emotional, and social needs with the understanding that students are unique regardless of age. Parents requesting early admittance will receive resources from the Family Center to assist them in their decision.