It's time to register your four-year old for kindergarten

Starting school is a big step. Begin this journey into learning with us by registering your child for kindergarten. If your child was born in 2008, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2012.

What you will need to bring to registration

•  proof of child's age – birth certificate or passport
• proof of address – a copy of an offer to purchase or formal lease agreement or a bank statement or utility bill with your name and address (Note: if using a lease agreement, it must be accompanied by a second form of proof of address)
• proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement
• proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized, according to the recommended immunization schedule in Ontario, to protect against the following:
  • diphtheria
  • mumps
  • polio
  • red measles
  • rubella (German measles)
  • tetanus

Please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700:

• for information about the immunization schedule in Ontario
• to verify that your child's record is up-to-date
• to obtain exemption forms if your child has not been immunized for medical reasons or because of conflict of religion or conscience
• for information about how to have your child immunized if you do not have an Ontario health card and can't afford a doctor's fee for immunization

It's important to know that the required immunization information forms must be completed before your child will be allowed to attend class.

Where to register

Register your child at the school he or she will attend. To find out which neighbourhood school your child will attend, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146, ext. 2212. School contact information is available in the 'Schools' section.

Our newest schools are still under construction. Find out where to register your child if your school is not yet open.

Full-day early learning

The Ministry of Education began phasing in full-day kindergarten for four- and five-year-olds in September 2010.

Interested in French immersion for your child?

The Peel board offers an early French immersion program that starts in grade 1. Students in the program become fluent in French while developing their English language skills.

If you are interested in French immersion for your child, you must register by the January before your child starts grade 1. For kindergarten, your child will attend your neighbourhood school. For more information about the program, go to "French immersion" in the "Schools" section of www.peelschools.org.

Etudiants francophones

Si votre enfant possède les qualités requises lui permettant de suivre le programme de française langue première et si vous êtes intéressé à l'inscrire au Counseil scolaire de district du Centre Sud-Ouest, District #58, veuillez contacter à 416-614-0844, loc. 5908.

For more information

For more information about the kindergarten program in Peel public schools, contact your local school or the Peel board at 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146, ext. 2548 or 2570.