Connecticut's kindergarten age cutoff change leads to increased preschool demand and staffing shortages.
Connecticut's new kindergarten age cutoff (from Jan. 1 to Sept. 1) has led to an increased demand for preschools, creating longer waitlists and straining facilities with staffing shortages. Parents whose children miss the cutoff are seeking alternative education options. Some parents are choosing to keep their kids in preschool an extra year instead of enrolling them in kindergarten and submitting waivers.
May 12, 2024
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