Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration is open for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Please read all of the following information to register your child. 

Step 1 - Before you Register

Before registering, families should confirm the following important school registration information:

• Find your school. 
• Ensure you have the required documents for registration listed in step 3.

Step 2 - How to Register

There are several ways you can register for kindergarten:

Welcome to York Region District School Board​!

Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our learning spaces

Step 3 - Verify your registration at the school

Please note: Elementary schools are closed during July and August.  Families can still register for kindergarten in a variety of ways (as outlined above).  During the summer, please contact the Community Education Centre in your area to set up your registration appointment.

Once you have completed your application, the school will contact you to make an appointment to review and verify the required documents. The document verification process is by appointment only at this time. The school will contact you via email and/or phone to set up an appointment to verify documentation.

Required Documentation

Find and bring these supporting documents (originals required) to your appointment:

• Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport)
• Proof of your child’s address - two documents, one from each of the categories below showing the home address:

Category A ​​

• Property Tax Bill / MPAC Notice of Assessment
• Current Rental / Lease Agreement
• Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, and;​

​​Category B

• ​Utility Bill / e-Bill (i.e. Hydro, Water, Residential Phone/Cable/Internet Bill, Enbridge, Insurance Policy – Home, Tenant or Auto) 
• Other official/government documents (i.e. CRA Notice of Assessment, Statement of Old Age, Security T4 (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits, etc.)​​

​Additional information about more specific situations is available in the School Admissions Policy and Procedure or through your home school.​

Additional Documents

• Other documents required, If applicable:
  • Direction of Tax Support form (required if property tax bill/municipal property assessment is not provided)
  • Any assessments to support the student’s placement
  • Staff Administration of Medication
  • Self-Administration of Medication
  • Anaphylaxis Health Care Plan
  • Asthma Health Care Plan
  • Diabetes Health Care Plan
  • Epilepsy Seizure Disorder Health Care Plan
  • Any legal documents related to custody

The Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Questionnaire allows you to provide your school with specific information to support the transition to school.  Your child’s Kindergarten educators will use the information you share to help to create an inclusive and welcoming transition to Kindergarten for your child.  We appreciate all the information that you are able to provide.

Other Information:

• Do you identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit? Students/families can identify their Indigenous ancestry and access opportunities and supports. Learn more about self-identification.
• Im​muni​zation Information for Kindergarten Registration from Public Health​

​Additional information about more specific situations is available in the School Admissions Policy and Procedure or through your home school.