2025-26 School Year - Kindergarten Information
Your child must be five years old by September 1, 2025.
ALL children can begin Kindergarten when they have reached the correct age. If your child will not be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are not eligible to attend Kindergarten until Fall of 2026.
More information can be found here.
ALL children can begin Kindergarten when they have reached the correct age. If your child will not be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are not eligible to attend Kindergarten until Fall of 2026.
More information can be found here.
Hamden Public Schools
Hamden has 8 grade K-6 elementary schools, with attendance zones designated by address. If you don't know which school your child will attend, you can find out here.
Registration may be completed online here.
Preschool Information Form - CLICK HERE to download the Preschool Information Form, which will assist your child's kindergarten teacher in planning appropriate learning and social activities. Your child’s Preschool/Child Care Provider will complete this form.
Registration may be completed online here.
Preschool Information Form - CLICK HERE to download the Preschool Information Form, which will assist your child's kindergarten teacher in planning appropriate learning and social activities. Your child’s Preschool/Child Care Provider will complete this form.

The Connecticut Office of Early Education has 6 tips that will help you make the best transition possible for you and your child. Click here to read the 6 tips.