Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Enrollment

Hello and welcome to the Madison Metropolitan School District!

Your child can look forward to a wonderful year of exploration and growth while learning and building even stronger connections to teachers, friends and school. Get ready for a great school year.

To be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025.

• Here are some tips to help your child get ready for kindergarten. 
• Looking for 4-year-old Kindergarten (4K) information? Click here
• Kindergarten Early Entrance

RETURNING STUDENTS: Parents of children who currently attend our 4K program enroll in August.

Parents or guardians need to show the following documentation when they enroll their child:

• Verification of your child's age (birth certificate, passport, or health record)
• Verification of your address (lease, mortgage or recent utility bill)
• Your child's immunization record

Children are welcome to accompany parents, but they are not required to attend.

Click here for questions regarding early entrance to Kindergarten and First Grade (4 years old on September 1).

Parents interested in Dual Language Immersion should visit madison.k12.wi.us/dli.

The Dual Language Immersion program gives children the opportunity to learn in both English and Spanish, preparing them to shine as global citizens. Parents must submit an application in order to be considered for the program.