Kindergarten Entry Age
Washington.
Washington uses this reviewed state-reference entry rule: Age 5 on or before August 31. The calculator applies that jurisdiction while keeping district confirmation and exception review visible.
Washington profile
Washington uses this reviewed state-reference entry rule: Age 5 on or before August 31. The calculator applies that jurisdiction while keeping district confirmation and exception review visible.
- Reference cutoff: 08-31; the calculation applies the policy's inclusive/exclusive wording.
- Districts may offer screened early entry; confirm locally.
Age 5 on or before August 31. State references and district calendars can change, so enrollment remains unconfirmed.
Context matters.
- Age eligibility is not the same as guaranteed enrollment. Residency, documentation, program availability, readiness assessment and transfer rules can still apply.
- For states that delegate the cutoff locally, the exact district calendar is required; CalcSpan does not invent a statewide date.
- State statutes and district policies can change after the cited comparison. Recheck the district for the selected school year.
Sources & scope
The calculation guide and this source trail show what the result means, where the rule came from and when it was last reviewed. This is source-and-calculation QA, not a claim of medical, legal, tax or other professional review; time-sensitive decisions still belong with the linked authority.