When Does Kindergarten Start 2024. *if your child is 5 before 12/1, your child can enroll in kindergarten. In most states, children must be 5 years old by august or september to enter kindergarten that academic year, according to the national center for education.

At the start of elementary school, students are 5 or 6 years old in kindergarten. 3 april to 14 june (52 days) term 3: