In Washington State, the only criterion for readiness is age. Children are ready for kindergarten if they turn five years old on or before August 31st of the upcoming school year. ...

Young children develop within the context of their families, neighborhoods and communities – all of which influence their readiness for school. The National Education Goals Panel define school readiness as:  ...

The early years are often defined as two separate and distinct periods of development in a child’s life – birth to five years and kindergarten through the third grade. Holding such ...

A child's development is unique and complex. Although children develop through a generally predictable sequence of steps and milestones, they may not proceed through these steps in the same way or ...

Visit the Washington State Department of Early Learning for their in-depth FAQs for Child Care Providers .