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Kindergarten Age Requirements


Kindergarten applicants MUST meet Maryland State Age-of-Entry requirements or be tested for early admission.  Please see BCPS Early Childhood Programs' Web site.

Kindergarten applicants for the 2026-2027 school year MUST be age 5 by 9/1/2026, or the parents MUST apply to their zoned elementary school for early admission into kindergarten testing.

Kindergarten applicants who turn age 5 between September 2, 2026, and October 14, 2026, must qualify for early admission. A
letter requesting Early Admission to Kindergarten testing must be sent to the principal of the child’s zoned school at the time of application.
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