Southington Schools Taking Slots For Early Kindergarten Screenings

Southington Public Schools

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Southington Public Schools is reminding parents of the steps necessary to enroll their children in kindergarten a year early next school year.

Southington Public Schools will host screening sessions for families seeking a waiver for any child who wishes to enter Kindergarten next fall and will not be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2026.

Per state law, students 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2026, are automatically eligible and, therefore, do not need a waiver or screener administered.

This early admission process is available only for a child who will reach the age of 5 on or after Sept. 2, 2026, and before Jan. 1, 2027.

The district has only reserved enough slots for 4-year-olds seeking a waiver.

Sessions will occur on the following Saturdays: Jan. 17, 2026, and Jan. 31, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Calendar House at 388 Pleasant St. (Directly across the street from DePaolo Middle School).

The school system is using "SignUp" to organize upcoming Kindergarten screener appointments.

The time to administer an assessment can range from 20-40 minutes, so they have reserved 45-minute slots.

Here's how it works:

1. Click this link to see our SignUp: Kindergarten Screening SignUp Link

2. Review the options listed and choose the spot that works best for your family.

3. You will not need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.

For more information, contact the Southington Public Schools central office at 860-628-3200, Ext 10211.