What next?
- Attend a Parent Information Session
- Register
- Prepare for Kindergarten
1. Parent Information Sessions
Your local school will be holding a virtual parent information session. You will know more about our Kindergarten program, meet the principal and staff and get useful tips to help your child prepare for Kindergarten. To know about the time and date of the school near you, visit OCDSB’s Kindergarten Parent Information Nights webpage or the school website.
2. Register
Registration for Kindergarten is an easy three-step process.
Find your School >> Complete the Registration forms >> Collect Documents.
For detailed information, including the immunization requirements, visit ocdsb.ca/register.
3. Prepare for Kindergarten
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting adventure for children and their families. But beginning something new can also cause big feelings. Your child might be excited, nervous, scared, curious, or even shy.
Some strategies that help prepare you and your child include…
- Talk with your child about their feelings
- Recognize your own feelings around this milestone and share them with friends and family
- Attend, virtually or in-person, the “Welcome to Kindergarten” opportunities at your child’s school
- Visit the school and the playground
- If your child takes the bus, attend the OSTA orientation day
For more information, visit our website.
Kindergarten during COVID-19
Our number one priority is the health and safety of your child. While we do not know what the situation will be in September 2022, we’re ready and have procedures in place to keep children safe while allowing them to learn and have fun. Learn more about our COVID-19 response.