most of the information is also determined by both the state, and district you live in but there are a few distinctions you should know

preschool usually includes children from 2.9 to 4 yrs and may include 5 year olds if they turn that age after the local district determines there cut off date (anywhere from june 1st thru Dec 1st depending on the state)

kindergarten ususally begins ages 4.9 to 6 yrs depending on the above information…(in CA the cut off date for kindergarten is Dec 2nd to enter kindergarten but NE the date is Sept 1st) many schools now offer pre-k for those who miss the cut off date for Kinder….but there has to be space avail for that to happen…

hope this helps…check with your local school district probably listed in the local telephone book under schools

I am with you that they are in school for the next twelve years not including college. I do not see the need for pre-school. Preschool has become what kindergarten was in the past. Kindergarten used to be a half a day. Now it is a full day. Children adapt well to just going to kindergarten. Unless there is a need I think pre-school is for parents that want to work. Or just need time away from their kids. Kids learn so much being at home. People today don’t value that but that is where many of life’s lesson can and should be taught. Do what feels right in your heart. Do not let anyone else influence your decision. You will know what is right. Hope I helped.

That depends on the state. In Wisconsin, children can go to pre-school as early as age 2 and then we have 4 year old lkindergarten. Kindergarten you must be 5 by 9/1 of that year to attend.

In New Jersey you can start free preschool at the age of three and kindergarten starts at 5. Legally your child has to start school by the age of 6 or 1st grade. Kindergarten is not mandatory.

the beginning of 3 or 4 for preschool , and kindergarten at the age of 5.

Preschool is for 3 and 4 year olds. Children start Kindergarten when they are 5. Here in IL, the cut off date is September 1st. (Child must be 5 by Sept 1st to start Kindergarten)

Traditionally, it is age 4 for pre-school and age 5 for kindergarten.

In Englands, the kids can start preschool at about 2 or three if they want.

Then at three they start nursery full time (that’s like your kindergarten.)

Then it’s proper school from 4 – 16!

I think kids are ready to learn properly from about 3 – 4.

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In Texas preschool….4 and kindergarten…5

Where I live, 3 yr old preschool is mostly social — just getting used to the idea of following a schedule and having a teacher. They don’t start really focusing on skills until 4 — mostly writing- and reading-preparedness.

Don’t forget that preschool is *your* choice, and there isn’t much they can learn there that you can’t teach them. Don’t send them until you’re *both* ready.