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[quote=Anonymous]As someone with 14 years experience in academia, I can tell you your child WOULD NOT be the first with a September birthday. In all likelihood, he wouldn’t be the only one with a September birthday who starts slightly early (4 years, 11 months).

You ultimately have to make the decision that is in the best interest of your kids. If your son is not ready for K5, then there is nothing wrong with having him start K4 this year. If your daughter is ready for K4 this year, then start her out.

I can tell you that the rules for K4 and/or PK4 are more strict. Oftentimes, a child who is 5 will not be allowed in the K4 class (as this is not required by law), so I think you’d just be delaying your concern by a year (I can promise you, when the school sees your child will be 5, they are going to enroll them in K5. If you ask for K4, they are going to want evidence of some sort of learning delay or disability that would make it allowable for them to get money).

I’m not here to argue with others, just giving you the information from someone who has experience dealing with these financial decisions in education and the laws are fairly strict for some of the funding.[/quote]

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