Mady Wechsler Segal is Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, professor of sociology, associate direc-. tor of the Center for Research on Military Organization, and faculty affiliate in the Womenâs. Studies Program and in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland.
What is the minimum age for admittance to kindergarten in California? A child shall be admitted to a kindergarten maintained by the school district at the beginning of a school year, or at a later time in the same year if the child will have his or her fifth birthday on or before September 1 (EC 48000[a]): 2. What is transitional kindergarten?
  In Kindergarten the student must reach age 5 by the 2nd of December. They can start at the beginning of the school year, but must be 5 by December 2nd.   Kindergarten â¦ is not required, but highly recommended. Preschool is good too.