Kindergarten

Welcome Incoming Kindergarten Families



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 2025-2026 school year:

  • Your child must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025 to start kindergarten.
    • Children who turn 5 between September 2 and September 30, 2025 must apply for a waiver by March 30, 2025.
      • Children will be given an assessment to determine kindergarten readiness.
    • All children turning 5 after September 30, 2025 will now enter kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year.

Click the buttons below to learn more about kindergarten at EHPS.