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Calling All Three-year Olds!

Kindergarten in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) offers a safe, caring, and play-based environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Our program supports the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child while nurturing their unique interests and strengths.

In Fall 2024, the HDSB hosted Calling All Three-Year-Olds Kindergarten Open Houses to help future students feel comfortable and confident as they begin their educational journey. Families also had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the registration process for September 2025.

Fall 2025 Open House Dates

Open House dates for Fall 2025 will be announced in September 2025. We look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to the HDSB!

Ready to Register for Kindergarten?

Kindergarten registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open!

Register for School at HDSB

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Children start school with a variety of experiences and knowledge. Families play an important role in helping children get ready for school.* Consider engaging in some of the following activities:

play, read, sing and talk with your child
encourage clear communication (e.g., asking questions, expressing needs)
engage in play and exploration to support curiosity and wonder
explore a variety of fine motor activities (e.g., painting, drawing, building and creating)
encourage independence with using the toilet
provide opportunities for your child to demonstrate independence (e.g., getting dressed, opening and closing lunch containers, practising using zippers)

*You can do any of these activities in your first language(s) or in English.

Kindergarten Orientation

Parents registering children for Kindergarten in the Halton District School Board will receive notification from their school about spring orientation. This information is intended to connect families and school staff, provide information about school and Kindergarten classroom routines and describe a typical day in Kindergarten.

At School

During the first week of school, Junior (Year 1) and Senior (Year 2) Kindergarten students start on the first day, and attend the full day, along with all other students. Children, along with our Kindergarten staff, go outside in all kinds of weather including: light rain, snow and sunshine. Independence in toileting is highly recommended. This means the child is not wearing diapers and pull-ups, recognizes when they need to use the toilet and completes toileting independently.

Eye health

As many as one in six children have a vision problem. Too often many children go unchecked and they struggle in school.

The Halton District School Board partners with the Ontario Association of Optometrists to provide the Eye See…Eye Learn program. This free program provides Junior Kindergarten students with an eye exam and free glasses, if required. Refer to the video for more information.

Together, we can help every child see their world better.

Find out more about the Eye See…Eye Learn program.