Welcome to Kindergarten!

In order to register for kindergarten, you will need the following:

• A valid email address - If you do not have an email address visit any of our school offices to enroll.

• Birth certificate, passport or official certificate of child’s age

• Immunization records - This can be uploaded during registration or you can include the name and phone number of your child’s health care provider.

• Early Childhood Screening Record - Your child must complete Early Childhood Screening before starting kindergarten. Please visit the following page to learn more and sign up!

• Bus Transportation Information - Including where your child will be picked up and dropped off. For more information on district transportation options, please call 507-334-5121 or click on this link: Faribault Public Schools Transportation

• Complete online registration for kindergarten by clicking on the following link:  Student Enrollment Link

If you need assistance filling out the online registration form, please stop by any elementary school office, Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm. For assistance during the summer, visit the district office at 710 17th St. SW.  

If you need technical assistance with the online registration process please contact Brenda Pittman at 507-333-6067.

Kindergarten Registration Nights
Parents with children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023 are invited to attend Kindergarten Registration Nights.
 

Kindergarten Open Houses

Each Elementary School will host a Kindergarten Open House where families will be able to register for kindergarten, tour the school, meet school staff, and participate in activities in the kindergarten classrooms.

Keep in mind that your child is transitioning and so are you! Here are some tips to prepare for the transition:

Visit Your Child’s School

Spend some time on the playground or walk or drive by the school.  Join us for our summer programming such as I Love to Read and Kindergarten Stay & Plays.  More information and dates coming soon!

Talk With Your Child about School

• Let your child ask questions and take time to answer them.
• Be aware of their concerns
• Remain positive and enthusiastic about all of the exciting things in store for your child in kindergarten!

Set Up a Regular Routine

Get your child and family used to waking up in the morning, getting ready and going somewhere, so that it does not cause stress once school begins.  Sleep is very important. Set up bedtime routines so that your child will get enough rest. Kindergarten children need 10-12 hours of sleep each night.

Help Your Child Be Independent

• Help your child practice getting their coat on and off. 
• Practice buttoning and zipping clothing and putting shoes on and taking them off
• Encourage your child to use the bathroom, wash their hands and get dressed by themselves.

School Readiness Isn’t Just About Academics

Some of the most important skills that children can have when they begin kindergarten are social-emotional skills-like paying attention to directions, sharing with peers and following directions.

Kids World is the Faribault Public Schools School Age Care Program. The goal of our program is to provide a relaxed, enriched and safe environment where children are encouraged to pursue their personal interests, develop friendships and grow. Kids World has 3 locations: McKinley, Jefferson and Roosevelt. 

Child Care Assistance (CCAP) is accepted at all locations. For more information call: 507-333-6005. For additional information go to: Kids World