Items That Caregivers Will Need for Kindergarten Registration

With kindergarten registration opening in some school districts around Allegheny County and its surrounding counties, there are several items that caregivers will want to start collecting to complete the process.

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Kindergarten registration is already open in sections of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. 

In Allegheny County, several school districts will soon open registration - Allegheny Valley in March, North Allegheny in April, and Northgate School District will hold a kindergarten registration event in May. 

During registration, caregivers will want to make sure to bring the following documents when registering a child:

• The child’s birth certificate

• Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or copy of a lease

• Vaccination records (the state’s Department of Health shares which ones your child needs)

• Any forms required by the school district, such as an application or emergency contact list

• There may be other documents required, so be sure to check with your school district.

Some schools or districts set aside specific dates to register for kindergarten, while others hold special events such as summer orientation for incoming students. To find your local school’s contact information or registration dates, visit Pennsylvania Promise for Children’s website.

For more information on registration, visit Trying Together’s Pre-K and Kindergarten Transition page.