August 27, 2025

Extended Day Program Waitlist Update

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer in preparation for this school year. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your family back to our Extended Day Programs.

Current Status Update

We have been working closely with OneList throughout the summer to finalize program arrangements. Parents may continue to register or make changes to their registrations in accordance with the program policies and procedures outlined in the Parent Handbook.

We also encourage you to review the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)” portion of our website, which has been updated over the summer.

Waitlist Information

For families who have been placed on our Extended Day Program waitlist, OneList has advised that your specific number on the waitlist  will be provided by mid-September. This timing allows for a more accurate picture of program capacity and available spaces, based on finalized registrations and scheduling information for currently enrolled children.  Families will receive a notification once waitlist numbers are available.

Our Commitment

We remain committed to serving families through our Extended Day Programs and will offer available spaces to waitlisted families based on their waitlist position, as space becomes available or program capacity changes.

Stay Connected

Please make sure your contact information is up to date in your OneHSN account so you receive the latest updates.

For questions about your waitlist status or additional information:

    • Email us at care@wrdsb.ca
    • Call the Extended Day Information Line at 519-570-0003 ext. 4704

For technical support with your OneHSN account, contact OneLIST Support at support@onehsn.com.

August 13, 2025

Thank you for registering in the Extended Day Program for the 2025-2026 school year and for confirming your child’s schedule.

This email is just a reminder that if you would like to withdraw your child prior to the start of school, the deadline to do so is August 20th, 2025. After that date, any changes will be subject to the two-week waiting period outlined in the parent handbook.  To withdraw, please visit OneList Waterloo Region.

All Extended Day Programs will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Extended Day Programs operate from 7:00am to school start and from the end of the school day to 6:00pm. We offer full days of programming on designated days including part of Winter Break, March Break and on designated PD days.

Please note that all kindergarten students registered in before and after school programs effective

September 3, can attend school as of September 3. Children will transition from the Extended Day before school program to class, and/or from class to the Extended Day after school program effective the first day of school.

For information about the Extended Day Program including a copy of our snack menu and our Extended Day Program Rates for the 2025-2026 school year please visit: https://www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter/

Please refer to Important Dates for the 2025-2026 school year.

Accounts must be in good standing prior to admission for the 2025-2026 school year. Signing up for pre-authorized debit (PAD) is convenient for families and ensures payment is received on time and there is no interruption to care. If you would like to set up PAD please contact: finance-ExdAR@wrdsb.ca.

 

Please review our policies and procedures as outlined in our parent handbook posted at: https://www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter/extended-day-program/handbook/

 

If you are looking to apply for Fee Assistance with the Region of Waterloo, please visit the Region of Waterloo website for information on how to apply for subsidy to help with before and after school costs.

 

We look forward to welcoming your child in the program.

Thank You,

Waterloo Region District School Board

*Sent from OneHSN on behalf of the Waterloo Region District School Board

 

 

June 16, 2025

Important Information Regarding 2025-2026 Registration

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Registration for 2025-2026 is live.

Please refer to the list on when your school is open for registration. Please do not try to register prior to your registration date.

Important:  When you are registering, please go directly to the school board registration site: https://regionofwaterloo.onehsn.com/wrdsb 

Due to high volume, the site may be slower than usual and it may take a few hours for you to receive confirmation.

Thank you!

 

June 12, 2025

Don’t forget – registration for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Before & After School Program for the 2025-26 school year begins Monday, June 16, 2025.

WRDSB operated Before and After school programs are led by Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, who also work in our Kindergarten programs as part of a broader vision for a seamless and integrated care system for children from JK – Grade 6

New for the 2025-26 School Year

Based on valuable feedback from families and lessons learned this past year, we’ve made important updates:

  • Changes to Part-Time Care Options

    • Part-time care options are still available, however, we are making changes based on feedback we received from the community through the extended day survey conducted in 2024.

    • Starting in September 2025, part-time care options will need to follow a set schedule (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs).

      • This change will improve space availability and help more families access care.

      • With these new fixed part time options, two part time families can access care creating a full time space.

    • All registrations will be effective the week of September 1.

  • Enhanced Registration Platform

    • We’ll continue working with OneList for 2025-26, and we’ve been actively collaborating with them to address challenges and improve performance.

    • These improvements are designed to make the process faster, more reliable, and more transparent.

  • For Families Receiving Child Care Subsidy

    • If you are currently receiving Child Care Subsidy and your reason for care or approved hours of care are less than five days a week, please contact your Subsidy Caseworker to discuss your schedule and care needs for the 2025-2026 school year.

What to Expect on Registration Day

To ensure a smooth registration process for all families, we are implementing a phased registration approach. Access to registration will be based on the first letter of your child’s school, with designated dates between June 16 and June 19.

Please note the registration date below for the school your child will attend for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m.:

Registration Day 
 School
Monday, June 16

Abraham Erb Public School

Alpine Public School

Avenue Road Public School

Ayr Public School

Blair Road Public School

Breslau Public School

Bridgeport Public School

Cedarbrae Public School

Centennial Public School (Cambridge)

Central Public School

Chalmers Street Public School

Chicopee Hills Public School

Conestogo Public School

Coronation Public School

Country Hills Public School

Crestview Public School

Empire Public School

Tuesday, June 17

Floradale Public School

Forest Glen Public School

Forest Hill Public School

Franklin Public School

Glencairn Public School

Grand View Public School (Cambridge)

Grandview Public School (New Hamburg)

Hespeler Public School

Highland Public School

Hillcrest Public School

Hillside Public School

Howard Robertson Public School

J F Carmichael Public School

Janet Metcalfe Public School

John Darling Public School

John Mahood Public School

Keatsway Public School

King Edward Public School

Wednesday, June 18

Lackner Woods Public School

Laurelwood Public School

Lester B Pearson Public School

Lexington Public School

Lincoln Heights Public School

Linwood District Public School

Mackenzie King Public School

Manchester Public School

Mary Johnston Public School

Meadowlane Public School

Millen Woods Public School

N A MacEachern Public School

New Dundee Public School

Northlake Woods Public School

Parkway Public School

Pioneer Park Public School

Preston Public School

Prueter Public School

Queen Elizabeth Public School

Thursday, June 19

Riverside Public School

Rockway Public School

Saginaw Public School

Sandhills Public School

Sandowne Public School

Sheppard Public School

Silverheights Public School

Smithson Public School

Southridge Public School

St Jacobs Public School

Stewart Avenue Public School

Suddaby Public School

Tait Street Public School

Trillium Public School

Vista Hills Public School

Wellesley Public School

Westmount Public School

Westvale Public School

Wilson Avenue Public School

Winston Churchill Public School

Please note: 

  • Registration opens each day at 7:00 a.m.

  • There is no advantage to registering earlier in the week, spaces are managed fairly by schools across all registration days.

  • If you miss your assigned registration day, you can still register afterward. If the program is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list.

  • Need help with the registration? Refer to the OneList Registration Process.

  • Be ready to register by ensuring you know your login email and password.

Please mark your calendar and be prepared to register on your school’s assigned day. We’re excited to welcome your child(ren) to the Before & After School program at the WRDSB!

To learn more about the programs:

*Sent from OneHSN on behalf of the Waterloo Region District School Board

 

May 12, 2025

Registration for WRDSB Before and After School Programs Opens Starting June 16!

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re proud to offer high-quality Before & After School Programs that support children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Before and After School Programs in the WRDSB

Whether your child is starting school or continuing their educational journey, we’re here to provide seamless licensed child care and engaging experiences before and after the bell rings. Our Extended Day program offers:

  • Safe, nurturing spaces led by experienced qualified Early Childhood Educators
  • Play based experiences in familiar school environments for smoother transitions
  • Flexible full-time and part-time options
  • Affordable care under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement

We know families experienced challenges last year with Before & After School registration and we have been working with OneList to address these issues and ensure a smoother process for the 2025-26 school year.

New for the 2025-26 School Year

Based on valuable feedback from families and lessons learned this past year, we’ve made important updates:

  • Changes to Part-Time Care Options
    • Part-time care options are still available, however, we are making changes based on feedback we received from the community through the extended day survey conducted in the fall of 2024.
    • Starting in September 2025, part-time care options will need to follow a set schedule (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs). This change will improve space availability and help more families access care. With these new fixed part time options, two part time families can access care creating a full time space.
    • All registrations will be effective the week of September 1st.
  • Enhanced Registration Platform
    • We’ll continue working with OneList for 2025-26, and we’ve been actively collaborating with them to address challenges and improve performance.
    • These improvements are designed to make the process faster, more reliable, and more transparent.
  • A Program Families Can Trust
  • For Families Receiving Child Care Subsidy
    • If you are currently receiving Child Care Subsidy and your reason for care or approved hours of care are less than 5 days a week, please contact your Subsidy Caseworker to discuss your schedule and care needs for the 2025-2026 school year.

Phased Registration Opening

To ensure a smooth registration process for all families, we are implementing a phased registration approach. Access to registration will be based on the first letter of your child’s school.

Please note that there is no advantage to registering on an earlier day – spaces are managed by school and fairly across all registration days, so you do not need to worry if your program’s registration opens later in the week. This approach will help manage high volumes and ensure the system performs optimally.

Please note the registration date below for the school your child will attend for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will open at 7:00 am:

Registration Day School
Monday, June 16

Abraham Erb Public School

Alpine Public School

Avenue Road Public School

Ayr Public School

Blair Road Public School

Breslau Public School

Bridgeport Public School

Cedarbrae Public School

Centennial Public School (Cambridge)

Central Public School

Chalmers Street Public School

Chicopee Hills Public School

Conestogo Public School

Coronation Public School

Country Hills Public School

Crestview Public School

Empire Public School

Tuesday, June 17

Floradale Public School

Forest Glen Public School

Forest Hill Public School

Franklin Public School

Glencairn Public School

Grand View Public School (Cambridge)

Grandview Public School (New Hamburg)

Hespeler Public School

Highland Public School

Hillcrest Public School

Hillside Public School

Howard Robertson Public School

J F Carmichael Public School

Janet Metcalfe Public School

John Darling Public School

John Mahood Public School

Keatsway Public School

King Edward Public School

Wednesday, June 18

Lackner Woods Public School

Laurelwood Public School

Lester B Pearson Public School

Lexington Public School

Lincoln Heights Public School

Linwood District Public School

Mackenzie King Public School

Manchester Public School

Mary Johnston Public School

Meadowlane Public School

Millen Woods Public School

N A MacEachern Public School

New Dundee Public School

Northlake Woods Public School

Parkway Public School

Pioneer Park Public School

Preston Public School

Prueter Public School

Queen Elizabeth Public School

Thursday, June 19

Riverside Public School

Rockway Public School

Saginaw Public School

Sandhills Public School

Sandowne Public School

Sheppard Public School

Silverheights Public School

Smithson Public School

Southridge Public School

St Jacobs Public School

Stewart Avenue Public School

Suddaby Public School

Tait Street Public School

Trillium Public School

Vista Hills Public School

Wellesley Public School

Westmount Public School

Westvale Public School

Wilson Avenue Public School

Winston Churchill Public School

If you miss your assigned registration date, you can still register afterward, and your child will either be placed in the program according to your selection or added to the waitlist if the program has reached capacity.

We’re excited to welcome your child(ren) to the Before and After School programs at the WRDSB! To learn more about the programs, please read the Parent and Caregiver Handbook or visit our Before and After School Programs website.

OneList is currently experiencing technical issues and has temporarily suspended the 2024-2025 Before and After school registration service. They are working to restore functionality as soon as possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

OneList will advise you in advance once registration reopens via email. For families who started the registration process and experienced technical difficulties they have captured your completed registration steps and you will receive notification to log back in and complete the process in priority order in accordance with the Waterloo Region District School Board Wait List Policy.

If you have any urgent concerns, you can reach us at Support@onehsn.com.

Thank you for your support,