Kindergarten

Kindergarten Admission

For junior kindergarten, children must be four years of age on or before December 31 of the current school year. For senior kindergarten, children must be five years of age on or before December 31 of the current school year.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration usually takes place in early February, although it can occur anytime during the school year.

Find and contact your child's school to set up a registration appointment.

When you come to register your child for kindergarten, please bring:

• Proof of your child's age, using one of birth certificate, passport, or immigration papers
• Your child's baptismal certificate
• Your child's immunization record
• Your name, address (including lot and concession number for rural students), telephone number, and a telephone number where you can be contacted in case of an emergency
• Your babysitter or daycare's name and address, if your child will spend part of the day at daycare
• Documentation about your child's needs, if applicable, such as special education reports
• Details about your child's medical conditions and/or medication requirements, such as allergic reactions or physical disabilities

If you have questions about the registration process, contact the Catholic elementary school nearest you.

View our Handbook for Parents of Kindergarten Students for more details.