KINDERGARTEN READINESS

What is Kindergarten Readiness?

Kindergarten Readiness refers to a child’s academic, social and emotional development. These factors are all important indicators of a child’s potenetial success in our program.

How Will I Know if my Child is Ready for Kindergarten?

In the state of Arizona, any child who turns 5 years old before September 1st of the school year for which they will be attending, is eligible for kindergarten. AFM follows the same September 1st deadline for entry into our kindergarten program.

azed.gov/ece/faq-kindergarten

My Child Turns 5 After September 1st. What Are My Options?

Not sure if your child is eligible for AFM’s kindergarten program based on their DOB? We’ve got you covered. After completing the pre enrollment process, you can schedule a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and our administrator will determine if your child meets the academic and social/emotional benchmarks required for this program. Our Kindergarten Readiness Assessment focuses on language and literacy development, number recognition, basic operations, direction following skills, and task management. Additionally, the administrator will observe the child’s social skills with peers, their physical control, and the child’s overall self-regulation abilities. If the administrator determines that the child meets the academic and social/emotional critirea, they will be offered entry in AFM’s kindergarten program.