January 10th, 2025

Families can now register their child(ren) for Kindergarten!

Join us at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in September 2025.

We are dedicated to ensuring that your children receive an education supporting their full potential from kindergarten to graduation. Our commitment includes:

• Providing a welcoming, secure, respectful, and nurturing environment
• Fostering a sense of belonging and connection through diverse experiences

Kindergarten plays a crucial role in laying a strong foundation for learning within a safe and caring play-based setting. It allows students to develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

Who Can Register for Kindergarten?

• Children born in 2021 are eligible for Junior Kindergarten
• Children born in 2020 are eligible for Senior Kindergarten

If your child is already enrolled in Junior Kindergarten, you do not need to register again.

What Information Do I Need to Register My Child for Kindergarten?

After completing the online registration, you will receive an email for an in person appointment. During the appointment, the school will review your student’s original birth document and proof of address.

During the appointment, the school will review the following documents to complete the registration:

• Proof of Address
  • Utility bill
  • Tax bill
  • Property insurance bill
  • Proof of Ontario Property Assessment Notice
  • Purchase/lease agreement
• Proof of Birth (original documents required – digital or paper copies do not meet Ministry requirements)
  • Canadian Birth Certificate
  • Canadian Passport
  • Canadian birth registration
  • Canadian citizenship card
  • Certified statement of live birth (Canada)
• Proof of Custody where applicable
  • Custody orders, court-ordered Guardianship
• Student Immunization Information
  • Submit your child’s immunization information online directly to the Region of Waterloo Public Health.
• Immigration Documents where required
  • Contact our International Admissions Department at international@wrdsb.ca for more information

New to Canada? To register any student who does not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident documents:

• Please contact our international admissions office at international@wrdsb.ca

You can read more about requirements for international families on our website.

We can’t wait to welcome your child(ren) to Kindergarten at the WRDSB! To learn more about the next step in your child’s journey, please visit the Kindergarten website.