Registration for Before and After School Programs operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for the 2026-27 school year will open on May 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. 

Create your Account Before Registration Opens 

Parents, families and caregivers who wish to create their account before registration opens will be able to do so beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. 

Creating your account in advance may help families prepare before registration opens on May 19. Families will still need to complete the registration on or after May 19.

If your child is currently enrolled as of May 1, 2026, in a Before and After School Program for the 2025–2026 school year, and you register between May 19 and May 29, 2026, your registration will be considered in the priority placement.

Parents, families and caregivers will receive their registration confirmation and status during the week of June 1 to 5, 2026.

What’s New for the 2026-27 School Year 

Based on feedback from families, parents and caregivers, several updates have been made to improve the registration experience, including: 

• A new online registration system 
• Priority Placement for current families registered as of May 1 
• Improved user experience and functionality 
• One-session sibling registration
• Enhanced communication 

These changes are intended to make registration quicker, easier and more convenient for families. 

Helpful Resources 

• Before and After School website
• Parent, Family and Caregiver Registration Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – To learn more information about: 
  • Priority placement 
  • Waitlist process
  • Program eligibility 

About WRDSB Before and After School Programs

Before and After School programs are available in every elementary school for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. WRDSB-operated programs are: 

• Led by Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
• Guided by Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years: How Does Learning Happen?
• Part of a broader vision for a seamless child care system
• Licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act
  • This means that families with eligible children can benefit from reduced fees under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Funding plan (CWELCC)

Two fee-based programs are available: 

• Extended Day for children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2
• Youth Development for children in Grades 3 to 6

The Extended Day Program is a subsidy‑eligible program, which is managed by the Region of Waterloo. If you have questions about Child Care Subsidy, please call 519‑575‑4400 or email ccs@regionofwaterloo.ca.

Stay Up to Date

Parents, families and caregivers may monitor the Before and After School website for further updates.