According to the Maryland State Department of Education, children must be 5 years of age or older on September 1 of the school year in which the child applies for entrance.

Casa de Montessori will permit a 4-year-old child, upon request by the parent or guardian, to be admitted to kindergarten if the local superintendent of schools or the superintendent’s designee determines that the child has demonstrated capabilities warranting early admission. The determination must be made by the child’s local elementary school.