Kentucky law requires children between 6 and 16 years old to attend school. Any child who turns 5 on or before Oct. 1 can enroll in full-day kindergarten.

Families may sign up for the Early Start preschool program if their child turns 4 before Oct. 1 and is income-eligible. Three- and 4-year-olds who will turn 5 after Oct. 1 and who have a special need may also attend Early Start.

Here is some key information for families enrolling a child in Fayette County Public Schools for the first time.

Resources:

• School registration requirements
• Early Start (preschool) 
• Kindergarten
• Attendance maps and feeder patterns 
• Online street directory
• Out-of-area requests
• Student continuation plan
• Home schooling
• FCPS calendars