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Kindergarten Registration

You are invited to register your child for Kindergarten at one of our Durham Catholic District School Board schools. Students eligible to attend Kindergarten in September 2025 must be turning 4 years of age by December 31, 2025 to register in Year 1 (Junior) Kindergarten and 5 years of age for Year 2 (Senior) Kindergarten.

Use our school locator tool to find your designated Durham Catholic school.

2025-2026 Registration Information

Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on January 8, 2025. Once you have completed the online registration process, please contact your school to complete your registration.

In accordance with the Durham Catholic District School Board Policy PO428 – Exception to School Attendance Areas, parents and guardians may have a need or legitimate reason for wanting a child to attend a school other than their designated home school. In such cases the online registration will be directed to the school they have chosen.

Admission to an out of boundary school is subject to approval by the designated home school principal and out-of-boundary school principal. The application will initially be processed by the designated home school and then processed by the school requested. Applications will be approved in accordance with Board Policy and where space permits.

Please note that the following schools are currently identified as having limited available space for 2025 - 2026:

Ajax

St. James Catholic School

Pickering

St. Monica Catholic School
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School

Oshawa

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St. Hedwig Catholic School
Sir Albert Love Catholic School

Whitby

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School

As such, approval for exception to school attendance areas at these schools may be limited. Please note that transportation will not be provided for an-out-of boundary school.

For questions about registration, please email admissions@dcdsb.ca.

Frequently asked questions

How to register for Kindergarten?

Kindergarten registration opens on January 8, 2025. Follow the steps below to register your child in Kindergarten (Year One).

NOTE: Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten Year One (JK) at one of our schools for 2024-2025 are automatically entered into the Kindergarten Year Two (SK) program.

Step 1

Visit dcdsb.ca and use the school locator tool to find the designated school in your neighbourhood.

Step 2

Click on the Kindergarten registration banner available on the school's website or at dcdsb.ca and enrol your child through the online application process. You can create a new parent account or log into an existing account.

Step 3

Once your online registration is completed, the school will be in contact with you regarding next steps.

At that time, parents and guardians are asked to provide the following documentation to complete their registration:

Proof of age (Baptismal Certificate/Birth Certificate / Birth Registration or Passport);
Proof of Religious Denomination (Baptismal Certificate of child or parent/ guardian); and
Health Records (Immunization, allergies, etc.)

For questions about registration or the application process, email our Admissions department.

If you require assistance or need access to a computer to complete the online registration, then please visit your local library or call your school and our staff will help with your registration or any concerns.

What are the registration requirements?

Families are required to complete the online registration for all new students entering Kindergarten.

Children must be turning 4 years of age by December 31, 2025 to register in Year 1/Junior Kindergarten and 5 years of age for Year 2/Senior Kindergarten.

How do I find my local Catholic school?

We invite you to use our school locator tool to find a Durham Catholic school near you.

When should I plan my before and after school child care needs?

We recommend that you plan your child care needs now! Learn more about our Child Care Centre and Before/After school programs. For additional information, email child care programs or call 905-576-6150 ext. 22172.

How do you help children transition into Kindergarten?

Our elementary schools host "Welcome to Kindergarten" sessions during April, May and June of each year. Key information regarding your child's transition into Kindergarten is available on our website.

Are there resources available to help parents prepare their child for Kindergarten?

We have compiled resources to assist parents and guardians in supporting their child's transition into Kindergarten. These resources can be found here.