Step one 

Complete the online registration for Kindergarten form

Step two 

Once online registration is completed, parents/guardians must provide the school with copies of the following documentation:

1. birth certificate* or passport as official proof of the child’s date of birth and legal name;
2. immunization card;
3. confirmation of the parent/guardian name and home address, such as a driver’s licence, hydro bill or phone bill; and
4. legal custody orders, if applicable.

Normally parents/guardians would be asked to go to the school to take in that documentation. Because of physical distancing due to COVID-19, we are taking an alternative approach to accept digital evidence (pictures of the above-noted documents) as verification. The school will contact you about this.

*To apply for a birth certificate, follow these steps:

1. If you have access to a computer and a major credit card, visit ServiceOntario to complete an on-line application. Submit the form and pay on-line using a credit card. The birth certificate will be delivered to you.
2. If you do not have access to a computer, contact your local MPP’s office.

•  Express excitement and enthusiasm as you promote Kindergarten so that your child will look forward to school
• Encourage positive attitudes and habits in preparation for school such as, establishing bed-time and morning routines
• Promote oral communication by playing and talking to your child; listen to them as they speak about their experiences
• Be mindful of your child’s well-being by ask them to speak about their feelings and emotional needs
• Find opportunities for your child to interact with children their own age to develop turn taking, sharing and social skills
• Build independence and perseverance by providing opportunities to practice toileting, dressing, tidying and eating
• Read a variety of books to your child daily to encourage the love of reading and talk about the stories you read
• Support the development of your child’s fine motor skills by practicing drawing simple pictures or writing their name
• Embrace learning opportunities: Look for letters/numbers, play board games, count household objects and sing song
• Allow your child to explore and experiment in the outdoors by running, climbing and playing outside
• Provide opportunities to develop curiosity about the world, and try new experiences
• Remember, children develop and adjust differently – some children require more time and support than others
• Families who wish to inquire further about their child’s readiness for Kindergarten should contact their school principal

Child Care and Early Years programs

The following is a list of EarlyON programs available in HPEDSB schools.