Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30 can start kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year. Registering now will help schools prepare for the best possible kindergarten year, which in turn will give students a strong start to their K-12 years.
In Chesterfield County Public Schools, there are two steps to kindergarten registration: online preregistration, then in-person registration.
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The first step for Chesterfield County families is to preregister online starting March 2. These documents are needed when preregistering: student’s birth certificate, emergency contact phone number and previous school info (if applicable).
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The second step takes place in person at schools. After families preregister online, then their school will be in touch to set up an in-person appointment.
This CCPS in the Know video provides a quick overview in English and in Spanish. Additional details about registration requirements are available at bit.ly/CCPSregister.
Parents who have questions should contact the school their child will attend. If you’re not sure which school that is, then go to bit.ly/myCCPS and type your address into the school locator.