Homeschool curriculum, including kindergarten curriculum, does not need to be (and cannot be) accredited. That’s because accreditation is for schools, colleges, and institutions. Accreditation does not ever apply to any kind of curriculum by itself, and it’s not needed for homeschooling. Some families do use accredited private, public and religious schools (online or in person) to meet compulsory attendance laws, but you can also meet compulsory attendance laws by homeschooling independently with any curriculum you choose. Accreditation is not a factor in whether your homeschooling is seen as legitimate. Sometimes an online school or academy and the curriculum they use share the same name, which is confusing and may lead to the impression that the curriculum is accredited. Still, the curriculum is not accredited; remember, it can’t be! It’s not a school! If your children are learning at home under a public charter school or with a curriculum provided by public school for free, your choice of curriculum may be limited because your child is enrolled in public education. You’ll have to follow their regulations and use only curriculum they accept. If your child attends public school after homeschooling during kindergarten, grade placement will be up to the public school. Use of any certain program while homeschooling does not guarantee grade placement when a child enters school. In the early years, including kindergarten and first grade, schools often place students with their age-mates, but school officials are legally allowed to determine grade placement regardless of a child’s experience with home education.