Register for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Registration Now Open
2026-2027 School Year
Children in the Halton District School Board attend full-day Kindergarten, five days a week. Each class is led by a team that includes a certified teacher and a Designated Early Childhood Educator.
Who Can Start Kindergarten in Fall 2026?
- Junior Kindergarten (Year 1): Your child must be 4 years old by December 31, 2026
- Senior Kindergarten (Year 2): Your child must be 5 years old by December 31, 2026
Note: If your child is already attending Year 1 Kindergarten in an HDSB school, you do not need to register again for Year 2.
Calling All Three-Year Olds Kindergarten Open Houses
Families with children who will be starting Kindergarten in September 2026 are invited to attend the HDSB’s Calling All Three-Year-Olds Kindergarten Open Houses this October and November in Acton, Georgetown, Burlington, Milton and Oakville.
How to Register
Start the Registration Process
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Follow the instructions to Register Your Child for School and then complete the Kindergarten Parent Questionnaire online or in person starting in January.
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Report your child’s immunization with Halton Health or call 311.
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Look for the email that confirms registration.
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If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact your child’s school.
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Families are encouraged to participate in a Kindergarten Orientation event in the spring. Your school will provide this information.
New or Returning to Canada?
- The parent has a Work Permit AND is registering their first child in the family with HDSB
- The parent/child has a Study Permit/Visa
- The parent is a Permanent Resident applicant on visitor status
Registration is supported by staff from the HDSB Welcome Centre. Families can welcomecentre@hdsb.ca for more information.
Accessibility Accommodations
Contact the school Principal/Vice-principal if you require accessibility accommodations in order to register your child for school.
Language Assistance
Parent Resources for Starting School
- Kindergarten Parent Resources - Ontario Ministry of Education
- Kindergarten Program/Curriculum - Ontario Ministry of Education
- Halton Region Ready, Set, Go! - Preparing for Kindergarten
- Halton Region – Report Your Immunizations
Contact
For additional information, contact:
Halton District School Board
905-335-3663
Toll free: 1-877-618-3456
Burlington schools - ext. 4458
Halton Hills schools – ext. 3389
Oakville schools – ext. 3307
Milton schools – ext. 3324
Halton Resources: Getting Ready for Kindergarten
The following resources and programs may be of interest to you in getting your child ready for school.