Open Houses May 12-15 | 4:00 - 6:00PM

Welcome to DSBN Kindergarten! We can’t wait to welcome your little learner this September. To help your family get ready for this exciting start to their learning journey, DSBN invites you to attend your home school’s Kindergarten Open House.

Use the chart below to find your Open House date and time. It’s a great opportunity to explore the school, meet the staff, and help your soon‑to‑be Kindergartener get familiar with their new learning environment!

Monday,
May 4

Jacob Beam
Nelles
Westdale

Tuesday,
May 5

Cherrywood Acres
Crossroads
E.I. McCulley
Forestview
Grapeview
Gracefield
Lincoln Centennial
McKay Park
Peace Bridge
Plymouth
Power Glen
Princess Elizabeth
Richmond Street
River View
Simcoe Street
Stevensville
Twenty Valley
Valley Way
Westmount

Wednesday,
May 6

Applewood
Burleigh Hill
Carleton
Diamond Trail
Edith Cavell
Glendale
Glynn A. Green
Grand Avenue
Greendale
James Morden
Lakeview
Oakridge
Oakwood
Pine Grove
Prince of Wales (Thorold)
Princess Margaret
Victoria
Wellington Heights
William Hamilton Merritt

Thursday,
May 7

A.K. Wigg
Caistor Central
Connaught
Dewitt Carter
Ferndale
Fitch Street
Gainsborough
Garrison Road
Gordon
Harriet Tubman
Heximer
John Brant
John Marshall
Kate S. Durdan
Lockview
Marshville
Martha Cullimore
Ontario
Orchard Park
Parnall
Port Weller
Prince of Wales (St. Catharines)
Prince Philip (St. Catharines)
Quaker Road
Ross
Senator Gibson
Smith
Smithville
St. Davids
Steele Street
Thundering Heights
Woodland

If your child was born in 2022, or turns 4 in 2026, they are ready for Kindergarten

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Teacher and Child in a Classroom

Curious about what Kindergarten looks like at the DSBN? Watch our video to see how we nurture your child’s learning.

Need to find your home school?

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Preparing for the First Day of Kindergarten

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Find Your Home School

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Transportation

Your child may qualify for a seat on the bus. The Niagara Student Transportation Service takes care of transportation at the DSBN, and you can find out if your child is eligible by clicking below.

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Child Care at DSBN Schools

We work closely with several community partners to provide before and after school child care options.

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EarlyON Child & Family Centres

There are five EarlyOn locations based at our schools, where you and your child can engage in educational experiences together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child have to be to start Kindergarten?

If your child was born in 2022, or turns 4 in 2026, they are ready for Kindergarten

What information do I need to register my child for Kindergarten?

To register your child for Kindergarten, please show proof of:

  1. Age: a birth certificate or baptismal record or passport
  2. Proof of Address: including any two of the following current documents: Utility bill (e.g. hydro, gas, water), cable TV, internet, or home phone bill, insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life), mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement or deed, current purchase and sale agreement, property tax bill or notice of tax assessment. Original correspondence from a government agency or legal clinic may be accepted as a second proof of address document
  3. Register online! Begin the registration process here

How do I register for Child Care?

Register for child care by visiting the Region of Niagara's Child Care Registry: Click here

How do I register my child for Kindergarten?

Go to our DSBN Online Kindergarten Registration form

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions about Kindergarten Page!

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What do parents and students think of DSBN Kindergarten?

  • My son asks every day if it's a school day. He's having the best time. - Fiona
  • It's wonderful. My daughter has come such a long way in only a few short months. - Katie
  • My daughter is in Kindergarten and I can say the teachers at John Marshall are very devoted. She gets up every morning excited to go to school. Normally she's sleepy and doesn't like getting up in the morning! - Duru
  • My young learners have built friendships and have already fostered a love of learning in JK/SK at DSBN. - Rick
  • I really do enjoy it! I've had 2 kids in the program. One before the first wave of Covid and 1 in it currently. It's a good mix of play and phonics. - Raegan
  • My son loves DSBN. He was at a different board before and it was nothing as good as this. He loves going to school and learning. I can't wait for my daughter to start next year. - Alicia
  • Amazing teachers and awesome environment at Caistor Central! The teachers are committed to helping students learn at all levels. We love it! - Melissa
  • It's been really great! The structure of the play-based learning has been so wonderful. - Renu
  • The team at Cherrywood school in Niagara Falls is amazing!!!!!! - Franny
  • Kindergarten teachers at Richmond PS are amazing. My kid can't wait to meet his teachers in-person or online. - Fareesa
  • We have been so happy with the Applewood Kindergarten program! Our daughter has learned so much! - Emily
  • My daughter is in SK and she loves it. She says her favourite part is making new friends. - Erika
  • We love Lakeview! The teachers made our transition to SK seamless. - Nikki