http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall- We came to know that Oct.1st is the cut off date, but we want to know that by any counselling is it possible to enroll her in this fall for kindergarten? GreatSchools en-us Anonymous If the school district does not allow your child to enroll, you could try preschool. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall-?cpage=1#comment_344766 5100.344766 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:10:14 -0800 NimJonas It is possoble. I started school when I was 4 and my birthday is September 30 and know I am the younges in the 7th grade at Brawley Middle School, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall-?cpage=1#comment_344512 5100.344512 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:32:13 -0800 Anonymous Every state has different guidelines. In MA the cutoff date is Aug 28th, you must turn 5 before that or you have to wait until the next year http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall-?cpage=1#comment_327362 5100.327362 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:34:32 -0800 strive4mybaby I think your mistaken about the cut off of Oct. ! in Michigan it is Dec 1 cause my daughter turns 5 in Nov and she will be starting kindergten ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall-?cpage=1#comment_326428 5100.326428 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:44:52 -0800 laura1967 This is "just my opion", but from speaking with Teachers, over the years, "most children", do better in the long run starting at 6 years old, with a "late birthday". ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/326308/My-kid-turns-5-on-Oct-17-is-it-possible-to-enroll-her-in-KGarten-this-fall-?cpage=1#comment_326350 5100.326350 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:17:19 -0800