Kindergarten Registration Info

Kindergarten Registration 2026

Registration Requirements for ALL Kindergarten Students

You must register at your Catchment School. If you are unsure about which is your catchment school, use this app to help: School Locator.
Enter your child's primary home address into our School Locator portal to determine your neighbourhood catchment school. Families must register first with their neighbourhood catchment school, regardless of where they may want to send their child.

If you have a child who has special needs or may need Learning Services, here is some info for you:
What if I have a Child with Special Needs?
What if I have a Child who will need Learning Services?

What can I do to help my child be ready for Kindergarten?
Early Years Brochure

For more information see the District Website

If your child is turning 5 in 2026, Kindergarten Registration begins in January 19, 2026 at 8:30 am.

You MUST register first at your Catchment School. 

Please follow the directions below to register:

  1. Open, fill in and save ALL Registration documents (see list of links below) on your computer (a mobile device will not work as well).
  2. Look at the list of "Required Proof of Registration" documents below. Scan each document to PDF format - photo documents do not open well.
  3. Email all registration documentation and proof of residence on or after January 19, 2026. Someone will call you to confirm your registration and you will need to come to the office to show us the originals.
    **Emailed registrations received prior to January 19th will not be processed.

or come register in person:

  1. Print off the documents below at home or pick up a pre-printed Registration package from the school and fill them in by hand. You may pick up a Registration Package from the office.
  2. Make Copies of all "Required Proof of Registration" documents listed below. If you are unable to copy, bring your Proof of Registration when you come in and we will copy them for you.
  3. Attach all documents together bring them in on or after January 19, 2026 @ 8:30 am.

**Please fill all forms out completely. If you are not sure you have it all complete, feel free to bring your documents to the office to be checked over. Registrations will be finalized when we have received ALL completed documents and forms.

The forms that are necessary are listed below.

Parents MUST provide all of the following REQUIRED information for each child they are registering. Click Here for a print out of this list.

  • Child's Birth Certificate or Passport(Additional documents if necessary - passport or permanent resident card)
  • Proof of Guardianship: Photo identification of the parent/legal guardian, evidence of guardianship as shown on the child’s long-form birth certificate or another legal document, and the child’s birth certificate.
  • Child's BC Services Card (scan both sides) or other Medical Insurance papers
  • Proof that one biological parent/legal guardian is a Canadian Citizen if not listed on child's birth certificate or Permanent Resident (Birth Certificate, Passport, Canadian Citizenship Card or Permanent Resident Card (If New to Canada please Click Here first)
  • Proof of Address:
    • Primary sources must be current-dated documents that include utility/electricity bills, Canada Revenue Agency documents, and BC Medical Services Plan invoice/statement.
    • Secondary sources must be current-dated documents that include: internet service for the address, Subject-Free Home Purchase contract, Insurance statements/policies, Health documents (medical reports or letters), Employment pay slips
  • Immunization Record - this is not required for registration, however, Fraser Health is asking us to collect this information from all Kindergarten Parents.

Registration will be considered complete when a parent/guardian has provided all the required supporting documents (proof of address, birth certificate etc.) along with a fully completed Student Registration form. Submission of these documents may be through the online registration portal, or by submitting registration documents via email or in person. Incomplete registrations will not be processed.

**If both parents are not Canadian Citizens please follow this link to contact the School Board Office prior to registering your child: New To Canada Registrations

Nature Kindergarten Registration Info - Please note that this process has changed for all students

The Students who live in the Dr. Thomas Swift catchment will be able to choose Nature or Regular Kindergarten when they register. Students who wish to attend Nature Kindergarten who are Out of Catchment will need to follow the Out of Catchment process below.

What if I want to apply to a school in a different
neighbourhood catchment?

All Kindergarten students MUST register at their catchment school first. If you are interested in having your child attend the Swift Nature Program, you will need to apply through the District Out of Catchment process using t his form: out of catchment form (AP 336-3). Applications will be received by the requested school starting at February 1, 2026. As the principal of your In Catchment school MUST sign the form, it is a good idea to include that in your Kindergarten Registration at your Home School. This will also alert your Home School of your intention. You may bring the SIGNED Out of Catchment form to Swift on or after February 1, 2026. All Out of Catchment forms are date and time stamped. An application does not guarantee acceptance.

Interested in volunteering at school or attending field trips??

In order to volunteer in any aspect of your child's school day, (hot lunch days, reading groups, field trips, Nature walks, etc) you will need to have a valid Criminal Record Check done through our School Board Office and the Ministry of Justice. Please CLICK HERE for more info. This process can be lengthy so please follow the instructions on the Volunteer page as soon as possible. The Kindergarten classes often go on field trips for Fall and you will need to have this process completed to help out.