Welcome to Kindergarten!
Kindergarten is a two-year, full-day program that focuses on creating a strong foundation of learning for children. Children are challenged through a developmentally appropriate play and inquiry-based program, which focuses on developing the whole child including areas such as Physical, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive.
Kindergarten Registration
Note: Please use a desktop, laptop or tablet to complete your account set up. The current student pre-registration system is not compatible with any mobile devices. 
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2026–2027 Registration Open
How to Register
Step 1: Find your School
Find your school using the School Locator.
Step 2: Start the Pre-Registration Process
Complete the new online pre-registration.
You can also print out and complete the Student Registration Form and return it to your school.
Step 3: Collect Required Documentation
| 1. Proof of Birth |
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| 2. Proof of Living Address |
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| 3. Proof of Eligibility to Attend (for Permanent Residents and Canadians born outside of Canada) |
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4. Legal Documents |
| Related to Custody and Access (if applicable). |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What are the eligibility requirements? |
| Your child must turn four years old by December 31st to be eligible for junior kindergarten. To be eligible for senior kindergarten, your child must be five years old by December 31st. To register for grade 1, your child must be six years of age by December 31st.
Use our School Locator Tool if you aren't sure which school your child will be attending. |
| How do I register for English Kindergarten at a French Immersion School? |
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Where space permits, your child may be eligible to attend English-language Kindergarten at the designated French Immersion school they will attend in Grade 1. To begin the process, a child must first register for Kindergarten at their designated English-language school. |
| How do I register my child for the school bus? |
| During the registration process you will want to check with your designated school to see if your child is eligible for busing. Caregivers will need to register their child with My Big Yellow Bus to ensure that they are included on the appropriate bus route. To do this you will need to visit, https://www.mybigyellowbus.ca/ |
| How do I register my child for Before and After School care? |
| During the online registration process caregivers can indicate their interest in Before and After school care. To find out details about which Licensed Child Care Operator provides Before and After school care at your child's designated school, you can contact the school or visit the Early Years section found under the Patents tab on the TVDSB main website. https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/parents/Early-Years-Programs.aspx |
| Will there be an opportunity to visit the school and classrooms before the starting in September? |
| In the late spring schools will host a “Welcome to Kindergarten” open house. During this time caregivers and children will have the opportunity to meet some of the school's educators and staff. They might also have the chance to visit a classroom and see other spaces in the school. Caregivers can also find school specific information on their child's school website under the Kindergarten Tab. |
| If I have a specific question about my child's particular individual situation or needs, who should I contact? |
| If you have an individual or specific question regarding your child, you should contact your designated school. This will help to ensure that information is shared with the appropriate staff and that families can be connected with the appropriate school specific contacts. |
| How can I share with the school about my child’s medical needs? What forms might I need to complete if my child has an allergy or needs medication? |
| During the enrollment process there is a section where you can provide information regarding medical needs and allergies etc. It is best to connect directly with your child's school so that you can share important information and provide any documentation that may be necessary. The school will provide caregivers with any forms that need to be completed to ensure the safety and health of each child. |
| How do schools and classroom educators communicate with families and caregivers? What is the best way to communicate with the school? |
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There are many ways that caregivers can get incontact with their child’s school if they have questions, their child is going to be away, or they are looking for community resources. When you enroll your child with TVDSB you will gain access to School Messenger. This is an electronic system that all schools use to communicate with families and caregivers. You can also call the school during the day, where the school staff can support you in finding the information needed. TVDSB also has easy access to translator services to help reduce communication barriers. School staff can help families access phone and in-person translators to provide support for school events or meetings. |
Tour a Kindergarten Classroom
Is your child starting Kindergarten in the fall? You and your child can take a sneak peek of a Thames Valley Kindergarten classroom. As you walk through this virtual learning environment click and explore the various tags to access helpful links and learn more about what your child might experience at school.
Our Kindergarten educator teams are each comprised of a Teacher and Early Childhood Educator who provide many play-based learning experiences to meet each child's needs and interests. All children are offered opportunities to explore, investigate and learn with their friends both indoors and outside. We look forward to meeting your child!
The activities offered to your child are based on the Kindergarten program document, developed by the Ministry of Education. It is a program that capitalizes on the children's natural curiosity and their desire to make sense of their environment. Through exploration, investigation, and communication, your child will be excited about their learning.
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