Kindergarten FAQ’s

York Catholic District School Board is one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario. We adhere to all Ministry of Education requirements, and the curriculum is enhanced by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, which are embedded in all learning. Students develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

York Catholic District School Board is guided by 7 Core Values which include: Catholicity, Excellence, Equity, Fiscal, Responsibility, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect. These Core Values reflect our commitment to inspiring all students to reach their full God-given potential. We offer a wide range of athletics, co-curricular activities and opportunities to volunteer in the school and community.

Yes, per our Admission to Elementary School Policy Policy 226A - Admission to Elementary Schools, either the registering child or a parent must be a baptized Catholic*, or the child must be baptized Christian Orthodox, in order to register in one of our Elementary schools.

*Note: A Baptismal certificate from a Roman Catholic Church or a Catholic Church in Communion with the Holy See of Rome (child or parent). Secondary schools do not require a baptismal certificate to register.

1. Roman Catholic* Baptismal Certificate (student/parent)
2. Proof of Age (i.e. birth certificate, passport)
3. Proof of Residency - (a) & (b):
   (a) 1 of: purchase agreement, rental agreement or parent property tax bill, and
   (b) a utility bill
4. Proof of Immigration Status in Canada (i.e. Canadian birth certificate or passport, Permanent Resident card, Refugee claimant document, etc.)
5. Proof of English Separate School Support or completion of Direction of School Support & School Support Lease form (if applicable)

*Note: A Baptismal certificate from a Roman Catholic Church or a Catholic Church in Communion with the Holy See of Rome (child or parent). Secondary schools do not require a baptismal certificate to register.

That is a personal decision, but be reassured that many children are still 3 when they start school. Kindergarten educator teams are experts at ensuring that the learning is developmentally appropriate for every child. Note, the age children are eligible for school is legislated by the province.

For Junior Kindergarten, children must be four (4) years old by December 31.
For Senior Kindergarten, children must be five (5) years old by December 31.

Children starting JK must be four (4) years old by December 31, 2025. Children starting SK must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2025.

Your residential address will determine the school that your child(ren) will be eligible to attend based on the school boundary in our school locator. 

Acceptance at a school outside your boundary is subject to approval by the school Principal and Area Superintendent (registration is not guaranteed). Out of boundary registrations require registration at a family's home school first, either online or in paper form, along with submission of an "Out of Boundary Request Form" (TCH19), requesting the out of boundary school. If approved, the registration is transferred from the home school to the desired school.

Important Notes:

• Transportation is not provided for out of boundary students.

Junior Kindergarten is not mandatory; however, your child will be placed age appropriately the following year into Senior Kindergarten.

From full days every day to attending only a few days a week, there is some flexibility depending on what works for your child and your family. Please register your child at your home school and contact the principal to discuss further.

Step 1:Parents can register online here. A confirmation email will be sent following submission of online registration form.

Step 2: Parents will be required to book a meeting at the school to produce required documentation.

Step 3: School will be in touch with a date and time to visit the school for an orientation session prior to the beginning of school.

Yes. Register online here and contact the admissions department during the month of July and August at (905) 713-1211 extension 13830 to book a registration appointment. 

Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, proof of address for the parent/legal guardian, and baptismal certificate.

Our French Immersion program begins when students enter Grade 1. To learn more, visit our French Immersion page.