ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Early Childhood Education Act
41. Age of admission
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
41. Age of admission
(1)A child who has attained the age of four years and who is not more than six years of age is eligible for admission in an education centre.(2)Despite the provisions of subsection (1), the head teacher of an education centre may, where the head teacher considers it appropriate, admit a child who is more than six years of age.(3)For purposes of subsection (1), the head teacher of an education centre may, in determining the age of a child, use the immunization card or birth certificate, passport or any other recognized identification document of the child.(4)A child shall not be denied admission in an early childhood education centre for lack of proof of age.