Public schools consider all children who turn five by December. 31, 2011 eligible for Kindergarten in September 2011.  Most independent schools require children to have turned five by September 1, 2011.

Parents who expect their children to start kindergarten at an ongoing school in September 2011 should schedule a meeting with an IPS adviser in the summer or very early in the fall of 2010 to discuss the application process.  For independent school information, schedule a meeting with the Director, Donna Cohen at 212.371.8604 x102 (Amy Lorowitz), or with one of the Ongoing School Advisors, Valerie Kennedy at 212.371.8604 x103.  or Cathleen Vasserman at 212.371.8604 x115. For public school information schedule a meeting with the Education Director, Lynne Mueller at 212.371.8604 x301.