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Early Entrance to Kindergarten

Entrance to kindergarten in the Washington state public school system requires a child to be aged five years no later than August 31 of that school year. However, if a parent/guardian believes their child is sufficiently advanced in global development, including intellectually, socially, adaptively, motorically, and with language development, and their child turns five years old by Nov. 30, they may notify the Snoqualmie Valley School District of their intent to engage in an exemption process to this policy.

2026-27 Submission Deadlines

June 5, 2026, with final determination shared by Jun 12, 2026.
Aug 7, 20226 with final determination shared by Aug 14, 2026

All applications submitted before the application consideration dates will be viewed on June 6, 2026 and August 7, 2026. Please do not complete online registration for kindergarten until you have received formal notification that your child has been granted conditional acceptance status. Conditional admission is six weeks. Admissions decisions are final and are not subject to appeal. For more information, contact Jess Lammers at 425-831-4201.

Early Entrance Process

The process for Early Entrance to Kindergarten includes:
  1. Parents must review the full details of the Early Entrance to Kindergarten Parent Requirements.

  2. Parents must provide Proof of Residency to Jessica Lammers.

  3. Parents must complete and submit the Early Entrance to Kindergarten Notice of Nomination form. Note, your child must be five years old by Nov. 30 to be eligible.

  4. Parents and child attend SVSD's Kindergarten Information Event.

  5. Parents must assume financial responsibility and obtain a psychoeducational evaluation from a state-licensed psychologist. Note, specific evaluation requirements are provided in the Parent Requirements form.

  6. Parents or state-licensed psychologist must submit the psychoeducational evaluation.

  7. The Early Entrance to Kindergarten Committee will review submitted documentation and notify the parents of the final decision using an eligibility rubric.