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title: I’m not sure if my child is ready for kindergarten. What should I do?
description: "Most children don’t have a moment when they are ready for kindergarten…in fact many aren’t ready! But here are a few good indicators they are well on their way. He/she can: sit quietly for up to 10 minutes, zip up…"
url: "https://abbotsfordchristian.com/faq/is-my-child-ready-for-kindergarten/"
updated: "2023-07-11"
category: Applying to ACS / Kindergarten
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# I’m not sure if my child is ready for kindergarten. What should I do?

Most children don’t have a moment when they are ready for kindergarten…in fact many aren’t ready! But here are a few good indicators they are well on their way. He/she can: sit quietly for up to 10 minutes, zip up his/her jacket, hold a pencil properly, toilet independently, and cope with new situations. Of course every child is different, so please connect with [Stacey Kloosterhof, our admissions coordinator](mailto:skloosterhof@abbotsfordchristian.com) and chat through your concerns.