28/01/2026
📢 Early Registration for Kindergarten
Age Cutoff for Kindergarten Learners❗
For School Year 2026–2027 and beyond, as provided in the updated DepEd Order:
📌Standard Admission
👉Children must be five (5) years old on or before October 31, 2026.
📌Flexibility for Late Birthdays
👉Children who will turn five (5) years old between November 1 and December 31, 2026 may still be admitted provided that they meet at least one of the following conditions:
1. Have completed one (1) school year of an Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program, supported by a certificate from a recognized Child Development Center (CDC) or Learning Center; or
2. Successfully pass the Philippine Early Childhood Development (ECD) Checklist, administered by Kindergarten teachers during enrollment until the first week of classes.
Enrollment Process❗
1. Submission of Requirements
👉Birth Certificate
👉Certificate of Completion/Attendance (required only for children with birthdays from November 1–December 31 using the ECCD option)
2. ECD Checklist Assessment (if applicable)
👉Administered by Kindergarten teachers
👉Assesses the child’s readiness for Kindergarten
👉The accomplished checklist becomes part of the learner’s permanent school records
3. School Admission Decision
👉School accepts child if they meet age eligibility or pass ECD assessment
4. Teacher Support
👉Kindergarten teachers are trained to manage and support learners with varying readiness levels
✅ Key Points
👉The October 31 age cutoff is strictly followed for standard admission.
👉Learners with November–December birthdays may still enroll if they:
👉Completed an ECCD program, or
👉Passed the ECD Checklist.
This policy ensures that no child is denied access to Kindergarten solely due to a late birthday.
