Ann Arbor Public Schools has two programs available for our youngest learners:

Young 5s - The Young 5s program is an optional opportunity for those students who meet the age criteria for entrance. The Young 5s program is a district-wide program and enrollment is limited to space availability. As such, enrollment is not guaranteed at neighborhood schools. If you're interested in our Young 5s program for your student, we highly encourage families to apply at the earliest opportunity.

• For the 2024-25 school year, students must turn five years old between May 1 - December 1, 2024.
• Neighborhood applications for the 2024-25 academic year are available now. Schools of Choice applications will be available from May 29 - June 27, 2024 for Young 5s at schools with space availability.

Kindergarten - For children who turn 5 on or before December 1 of that academic year.

• For the 2024-25 academic year, eligible students are born on or before December 1, 2019. There are no exceptions to this date.
• All day kindergarten consists of daily literacy, mathematics, science and social studies instruction.
• Enrollment is guaranteed for a student's zoned school.
• Neighborhood pre-enrollment for kindergarten for the 2024-25 academic year is available. Schools of Choice applications will be available from May 29 - June 27, 2024 for kindergarten at schools with space availability.

Click here to learn about the differences between the programs.

Every year, each K-5 and K-8 school holds informational sessions for parents who would like to know more about Young 5s and kindergarten. These "round-ups" are typically held in February for the upcoming academic year, and we encourage families to place a reminder on their calendars to check our website in mid-January.

Looking for preschool enrollment information? Explore preschool programs here.