Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year

Preschool is for children 3 and 4 years of age who qualify*
Kindergarten is for children 5 years old on or before September 30, 2021

What do I need for official registration? 

  • Valid Photo ID (for parent or guardian)
  • AsteriskIncome Verification (W-2, 1040, TANF or SSI statement) for preschool registration only
  • Original birth certificate
  • Record of immunizations
  • School Entrance Health form (prior to school opening)
  • Proof of residency (see’s Registration and Enrollment page for more details)
  • Custody papers (if applicable)

AsteriskNote: Registration of 3 and 4 years old does not guarantee program admittance.  Certain restrictions apply.  Enrollment is dependent upon meeting program criteria.  Only a limited number of preschool spots are available.  Preschool i s not first-come first-served.  Students who are not initially accepted are placed on a waiting list.

Where do I get the Preschool registration application and information?

Visit our Registration and Enrollment page for the Preschool Joint Application Form and additional information needed
Visit Preschool Programs Information for addition preschool information

Note: All forms and documentation are needed before the child(ren) may start the official school year.

Where do I get Kindergarten registration information? 

Visit your school’s website > go to Family Resources > then click on the Enrollment & Registration page or click on our main site’s Registration and Enrollment page.  This page includes links to documents that state law requires a parent or guardian to provide our school division to enroll the child in school.

School Locations:

For more information, please contact:

  • School Readiness & Literacy Coordinator Penny L. Brooks for DCPS at (804) 469-4190 or pbrooks@dcpsnet.org
  • Tracey Michalek, family & community partnership coordinator for the Improvement Association, at 804-469-4495, ext. 209 or tmichaleck@dcpsnet.org