Kindergarten
when do children start kindergarten
Eligibility for Kindergarten in Connecticut
There is often discussion about children being "ready" for kindergarten. For more information about this go to: Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge but at State of Mind
- School Year
- 2024-2025 school year, your child must be five years old by September 1, 2024.
There is often discussion about children being "ready" for kindergarten. For more information about this go to: Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge but at State of Mind
kindergarten registration information
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration is now open. Click here for the Hamden Student Registration page.
Hamden Public Schools - 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.
Hamden Public Schools - 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.
Before and After School programs
Visit https://www.hamdenyoungchildren.org/before-and-after-school-care.html for more information about Before and After Care choices in Hamden.
Skills children are working on before and during Kindergarten
”What is School Readiness?
School readiness involves more than just children. In the broadest sense, school readiness is about children, families, early environments, schools, and communities. Children are not innately “ready” or “not ready” for school. Their skills and development are strongly influenced by their families and through their interactions with other people and environments before coming to school"
Read more....Preparing a School-Reading Child
School readiness involves more than just children. In the broadest sense, school readiness is about children, families, early environments, schools, and communities. Children are not innately “ready” or “not ready” for school. Their skills and development are strongly influenced by their families and through their interactions with other people and environments before coming to school"
Read more....Preparing a School-Reading Child
Hamden Elementary Schools
Hamden has eight elementary schools. Please click on a school name below for more information.
Programs and Activities for Kindergarten Age Children
