Requests for early entrance into Dysart’s kindergarten program for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted through May 9.

Eligible children must turn 5 prior to Dec. 31 to qualify. Interested parents may register their child for the Early Entrance Into Kindergarten Screener at Dysart.org/EarlyKinder.

Typically, children must turn 5 prior to Aug. 31 in the school year for which they are applying to begin kindergarten. However, Dysart Schools offers a readiness screener as an option for those families that want to have their children screened for possible early kindergarten entry.

The screening, which may last up to 40 minutes, will be administered by a Dysart kindergarten teacher. Parents will be notified of the results within five business days after completion.

During the screening, the child will work one-on-one with a certified teacher to take a variety of short assessments.

The Early Entrance Into Kindergarten Screener will be offered on June 3 and 4 and July 9. Screening will take place between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

There is a $60 nonrefundable fee for the screener.

Screenings will take place at the Dysart district office, 15802 N. Parkview Place.

Details on the program are available at Dysart.org/EarlyKinder, or by calling the Academic Services Department at 623-876-7173.

For information, visit dysart.org/EarlyKinder.