Welcome to the Education Commission of the States' Online Kindergarten Database

In this database, you will find state policy information for all 50 states.

The information in this database was gathered by conducting statutory reviews across all 50 states and by surveying the kindergarten specialist in each state department of education. State kindergarten statutes were updated in 2010.

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	State Kindergarten Policies Kindergarten Entrance Age Compulsory School Age Provision for Early Entry to Kindergarten Other Age Issues Minimum Required Hours/Days for Kindergarten Admission Requirements for Kindergarten Kindergarten Curriculum - General Info Kindergarten Standards - General Info Kindergarten Assessment - General Info State Pays for Early Entry to Kindergarten District Offering of Kindergarten Student Attendance in Kindergarten Kindergarten Demographics Maximum Kindergarten Class Size Required Kindergarten Teacher:Student Ratios Provision for Skipping Kindergarten Conditions for Kindergarten Exemptions Full-Day Kindergarten Admission Requirements Specific to Full-Day Kindergarten Student Attendance in Full-Day Kindergarten District Offering of Full-Day Kindergarten If district offering of full-day kindergarten is mandatory, must districts also offer a half-day kindergarten option? Kindergarten Teacher Issues Kindergarten Teacher Certification Requirements Early Childhood Training or Certification Requirements for Kindergarten Teachers