Kindergarten

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A Closer Look at the HDSB's Kindergarten ProgramVision, Purpose and Goals​ At the Halton District School Board, we support every student to learn, grow and inspire together. In our schools, every student will explore and enhance their potential, passions and strengths to thrive as contributing global citizens. Beginning in the Kindergarten years, we view children as competent, capable of complex thinking, curious and rich in potential.  The Kindergarten Program in the Halton District School Board establishes a strong foundation for learning in the early years for children who turn four years old by December 31 (Junior Kindergarten - Year 1) or five years old by December 31 (Senior Kindergarten - Year 2), provided in a safe and caring play-based environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of all children. ​ The primary goals of the Kindergarten Program are to:establish a strong foundation for learning in the early yearshelp children make a smooth transition from home, child care or preschool settings, to a school environmentallow children to learn through relationships, play and inquiry​set children on a path of lifelong learning and nurture competencies that they will need to thrive in the world today and tomorrow ​​​​ ​ Kindergarten Program Kindergarten students in the Halton District School Board attend school five days a week, for full-days. Students typically learn from an educator team consisting of an Ontario Certified Teacher and a Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE). Registering for Kindergarten Complete the registration form and the Kindergarten parent questionnaire online or in person starting in January. Report your child’s immunization online with Halton Health​ or call 311.Look for the email that confirms registration. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact your child’s school. Families are encouraged to participate in a Kindergarten Orientation event in the spring. Your school will provide this information.  ​​Learn more and begin the registration pro​​​​cess.​​​ Please visit your school’s website for additional school specific information.​ Additional HDSB Information Before and after school care options  Transportation / Bussing ​Looking for more information on the Canadian school system?  Kindergarten Information Sessions with the Welcome CentreIf you are new to the Canadian school system and have registered at your school, please contact the Youth Settlement Specialist in your region.​The HDSB Welcome Centre​ is offering Virtual Kindergarten Information Sessions for parents/guardians who are new to Halton and existing HDSB families who have a child entering Kindergarten for the first time. Come join us for a virtual session and learn more about:​Full-day Kindergarten ProgramPreparing for School RoutinesAvailable Settlement SupportQuestion and Answer Portion Registration closes on Jan. 24, 2025 at 3 p.m. The sessions will be offered in multiple languages. Register for Kindergarten Information Session​​