At what age do children start preschool?

Question

At what age do children start preschool?

Answer 1

It definitely depends on the program.  Some schools have a mothers day out program for twos, young 3s, and sometimes even ones.  As far as preschool goes then most schools take kids that are 3 turning 4 (preschool) and 4 turning 5 (pre-kindergarten) and then kindergarten for 5 turning 6.  This is just an outline, all schools differ.  I hope this helps!

Answer 2

my brother started preschool at the age of 5 so the right age to start preschool is 5 and this answer is right so star me

Answer 3

i never went to preschool, but usually around three or four.

Answer 4

Usually 4, but if the child has a brain problem sometime they can start at ages like, 3.

Answer 5

It actually depends on the parents.

But usually 4 or 5 yrs. old

Answer 6

in our preschool we have children as young as 3 and the highest age is 5

Answer 7

it really depends on the maturity of the child, and the parents.  normally around 4 or 5 years old.

Answer 8

its more like 4 years old so next year their 5 years for kinder

so they can get used to the whole thing

Answer 9

It depends on the program, and the childs needs. Some children need more structure at an earlier age. If possible, I would start working them into the routine as early as posssible, so that when they go five days a week it won't be as hard on you or them.

Answer 10

Usually 4 unless, like my son, they're born after september 25th, or sumthin like that. Then its 5.

Answer 11

most programs start at 4 years old, some start 3 depending on when their birthday falls. 5 years old is kindergarten, not preschool. and below 3 is more daycare than preschool. children are not required to go to preschool or kindergarten. at least in california. 1st grade is the first required year of school, but most parents do kindergarten because it benefits the child a lot and now even more are doing preschool because of the even greater benefits of starting school earlier.

Answer 12

Around 4 or 5.

Answer 13

Usually 4. If your child was born after a certain date in December, they start pre-k at 5

Answer 14

It depends on various factors.  First it depends on the school. Some accept toddlers ( 2-4) that are not potty trained, but others require they are trained.  But on average around 2 years old.

Answer 15

Most kids start preschool between the ages of 3-5, it depends on your child and if they are ready or not; it also depends on the preschool, some will not accept children under the age of 4.  One of the best ways to decide if your child is ready is to visit various schools (with your child), find out what the curriculum is and what their daily schedule is like.  If they are expecting your child to be able to do things they are not ready to do, for example saying the ABC's, identify 5-8 colors, etc... you may want to look for a school geared towards helping your child achieve these goals so they don't end up feeling left behind.

Answer 16

They can enter preschool at age 3 if mature enough. But every kid must enter by age four.

Answer 17

Usually when they're 3.  The cut is August 31, so if they're born after August 31st they start it when they're 4, but if their birthday is before August 31st, they start when they're 3.

Answer 18

Children should start preschool by age four so that they will prepared to enter kindergarten and succeed at age five.  You can enroll them some places at age three or earlier.  I think the earlier, the better.  Preschool gives children the chance to develop all of their skills, especially emotional and social skills since they are with other children their age.

Answer 19

States and districts define it differently.  Traditionally,  preschool would be 4 years old and Kindergarten 5.

Nowadays, preschool can be as broad as serving ages 2-5. Depends on who is calling it preschool.