Join us in Kindergarten at the Waterloo Region District School Board!
Was your child born in 2021 or 2022? Register now so they can begin Kindergarten in September 2026.
First time users may encounter difficulties if using a mobile device. Please use a laptop or desktop computer to create your account.
On this page, you’ll find information about our Kindergarten program including:
Our Kindergarten programs are designed to delight, surprise and engage. Our classrooms and outdoor learning spaces are bright & beautiful. They are spaces for life’s most important work: learning through play!
In Ontario, Kindergarten learning falls into four key areas:
In Kindergarten, students begin to:
Kindergarten students learn important life skills. These skills include:
Literacy in Kindergarten is all about learning to use words, pictures , and symbols to share ideas and understand stories. Students also begin building important reading foundations, like recognizing letters, sounds, and simple words.
Numeracy is about exploring numbers, shapes, and patterns to help children make sense of math in everyday situations.
Kindergarten students spark curiosity and learning as they begin to make sense of their surroundings by:
Parents, families and caregivers are important partners in your child’s education. We work together with you to help your student’s learning and well-being. Learn more about how to stay connected to your child’s school:
The School Locator tool will tell you where your child’s home school is.
Eligibility for transportation assistance is determined by the distance between:
There is no fee for transportation for those eligible.
Visit the Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) website to see if your child is eligible.
Registration for the 2026-27 WRDSB Before and After School programs opens in Spring 2026. The date will be confirmed on the Before and After School website.
Before and After School programs are available in every school for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students.
Your child’s Kindergarten journey starts in the year they turn 4.
To begin Kindergarten in September 2026, your child will have been born in 2021 or 2022.
After completing the online registration your home school will contact you to arrange an in person appointment to review your registration documents. During the appointment, we need to review the following documents to complete the registration:
Registration for the 2026-27 WRDSB Before and After School programs opens in Spring 2026. The date will be confirmed on the Before and After School website.
Please contact your home school for more information.
We look forward to welcoming your child to Kindergarten in September 2026!
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