Who Can Register For Kindergarten?
For children who will turn 4 on or before December 31st this year, kindergarten registration is now open! To register for kindergarten, follow the links below for the school system of your choice:
Waterloo Region District School Board
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
KW Bilingual School
Mon Avenir Conseil Scolaire
Carmel New Church School
Multilanguage Learner Resources
WRDSB Multilingual Language Learners Department
WCDSB The Kindergarten English Language Learner
How Can I Support My Child In The Transition To Kindergarten?
There are many ways that you can support your child in their transition into the school system.
We encourage you to watch the video series below. Attending Catholic School? We encourage you to watch the video series below and ensure you watch this video about lunches as you will have lunches and snacks instead of nutrition breaks.
We also encourage you to download one of our Welcome to Kindergarten Handouts
Welcome to Kindergarten handout (WRDSB)
Welcome to Kindergarten handout (WCDSB)
We encourage you to look at Ontario Educators Key Ministry Documents which includes various resources for parents/caregivers, including the following…
Full Day Kindergarten – A Question And Answer Guide For Parents
Full Day Kindergarten – Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
Understanding Your Childs Report Card
If you have questions about the tips shared, or about the local community resources that are available to support you, we encourage you to book a conversation with an EarlyON professional. You can connect with us by emailing earlyyearsinfo@ytr.ymca.ca, or calling us at 519-741-8585 ext. 3001.
Additional Resources
Resources for families from SNRC Collaborative of Waterloo Region
Vaccines
Region of Waterloo Public Health Welcome to Kindergarten Infographic
Questions about vaccines? Call 519-575-4400 extension 5001
#ReadyforKindie – Helpful Tips for Your Family
Local Community Agencies That Are Here To Support You
Knowing where and how to access services for your family can be a challenge. To support you in learning more about some of the community agencies that support you where you live in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, you can connect with us and we will help you to get answers to your questions. You can connect with us by emailing earlyyearsinfo@ytr.ymca.ca, calling us at 519-741-8585 ext. 3001 or by logging into your account KEyON account and booking a time to meet with an EarlyON professional.