At the Wake Forest Montessori parents are frequently concerned with the well being of their child. Oftentimes, we receive questions from families related to the best age in which their child should start Kindergarten. This is a fascinating and increasingly popular subject. While there is no right or wrong answer, as each child is unique, consider this report from 60 minutes on “Kindergarten Redshirting”, the act of holding back a child to start Kindergarten at a later age.