Kindergarten

Children who are 3 years old (JK) or 4 years old (SK) by December 31, 2025 will be eligible to attend Full Day Kindergarten in September 2026. 
 
How to Register:
  • Contact your local school first. Complete list of our schools including contact information
  • Not sure which school to register at? Visit hpsts.mybusplanner.ca/Eligibility to find out.
  • Complete the online form at the link below. You may have to create a new account to begin the process.
  • Once you have submitted the online form, you will receive a confirmation email indicating you’ve successfully completed pre-registration.
  • If you were not able to contact the school prior to pre-registering online, the school will be in touch to make an appointment to finalize your registration. 
  • The following documentation will be required to complete the registration:
    • Proof of Address (Utility bill, proof of Ontario Property Assessment Notice, or lease agreement)
    • Proof of the Student’s Legal Name and Date of Birth
      • Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, birth registration, citizenship card or official hospital birth record.
    • Proof of Custody where applicable
      • Custody orders, court-ordered Guardianship
    • Immigration documents where required
    • Immunization records
 
For additional help, please email [email protected]

What does Kindergarten Look Like in AMDSB?

Other Resources and Support

The Ontario Ministry of Education has created books to support families as they prepare for entering Kindergarten.

These free digital resources were created to spark conversation, ease worries and help children feel ready for their first big day:

  1. “Welcome to Kindergarten” Storybooks (Amira and Amir versions):
    • Heartwarming stories that gently walk children through what to expect at school - making friends, meeting teachers and exploring their classroom. These books are available in PDF and ePub formats.
  2. Interactive Activity Book:
    • A playful, parent-child resource filled with colouring, drawing and reflection activities that encourage young learners to talk about their feelings, routines and hopes for kindergarten. This activity book is available in PDF for easy printing.

You can find these exciting new resources at Ontario.ca/kindergarten.