Can a three yr old attend public elementary school?

Question

I know the school I want him to attend says pre k but is a three yr considered pre k

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure 3-4 years is the Pre-K age but it depends on your state and when the age/birthdate cut-off is.

Answer 2

usually elementary school pre-k is for children who will be able to enter kindergarten once the program is finished.  that means 4 year olds who will be eligable for kg the following fall.

Answer 3

It really depends, but most schools that I have heard of have only a Pre-K program for 4 year olds.

Answer 4

Public school Pre K is for children who will enter kindergarten the following year. Check with Head Start. They often take threes.

Answer 5

I think pre-k is for four year olds. Some public schools have a preschool on site in some cities. You would have to check with your school district.

Answer 6

Actually, in our state, "public school" preK is usually state funded and the age group that qualifies are four year olds.  I know that some are federally funded and that a few very high risk children can attend for two years...3 yr and 4 yr but most are only accepted at 4.  Sorry!

Answer 7

You need to find out from them cause it might just be k-4.  If your child will be 4 by a certain date usually Sept 1, she will be in k-4.  If she just turned 3 this year or will be 3 by a certain date she can go to k-3 and then next year k-4 if they have both programs.  Most private pre-schools have both programs.  I know a couple of public schools here just have k-4 and it is hard to get in it.