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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Kindergarten Registration for the 2023/2024 School Year is Now Open​
To register to begin school in Fall 202​3

​​ Year 1 Kindergarten children must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2023

 Year 2 Kindergarten children must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2023


​ Please note: If your child is currently attending Year 1 Kindergarten in the HDSB, you do not need to register for Year 2 Kindergarten.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

After following the instructions for Register My Child for School​, Parents/Guardians of Kindergarten students must complete the Kindergarten Parent Questionnaire . This form is to be completed for students entering Kindergarten for the first time. The school will provide further information for submitting these forms when acknowledging receipt of the completed Student Registration Form.​ ​

New or Returning to Canada?

Additionally, the Welcome Centre registers Kindergarten students where: 
  • 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.


​​Looking Forward

Prepare for your child’s entry into Kindergarten in September by:​

  • Completing registration starting in January
  • Reviewing the LookSee Checklist for your child (found at www.halton.ca or by calling 311). For parent information only.  This is not needed for registration.
  • Reporting your child’s immunization with Halton Heath (www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Immunizations-Preventable-Disease/Immunization/Immunization-Information-for-Families or call 311)
  • Asking about your school library after registering
  • Participating in a Kindergarten orientation event in the spring
  • Receiving notification about entry in September
  • Discussing an opportunity for a school visit for a child who is particularly anxious about starting school

Accessibility Accommodations

Contact the school Principal/Vice-principal if you require accessibility accommodations in order to register your child for school.   

Language Assistance​​

العربية (Arabic)     हिंदी (Hindi)     ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)     中文 (Simplified Chinese)     Français (French)     Español (Spanish)     اردو (Urdu)    

If you require language assistance to register your child for school, please contact the HDSB Welcome Centre​ based on the location of your child's school.  

Contact the HDSB Welcome Centre​

Parent Resources for Starting School​

  • Full-Day Kindergarten - Ontario Ministry of Education
  • Kindergarten Program/Curriculum - Ontario Ministry of Education
  • Halton Region Ready, Set, Go! - Preparing for Kindergarten
  • Learning to Play and Playing to Learn: What Families Can Do 

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.

  • EarlyON Child and Family Centres​
  • Links2Care
  • Milton Community Resource Centre
  • Oakville Parent Child Centre
  • ROCK

Halton Community Resources

  • Halton Parents Ready, Set, Go ​
  • Halton iParent
  • Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
  • HMC Connections​​

Libraries

  • Burlington Public Library
  • Halton Hills Public Library
  • Milton Public Library
  • Oakville Public Library

Online Resources

  • Centre for Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
  • Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Getting Ready for School
  • Ministry of Education – Kindergarten Program
  • Zero to Three – School Readiness

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