Kindergarten Registration
The Worcester Public Schools offers full-day kindergarten programs in all of its elementary schools.
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on January 2, 2025.
The child must be 5 years old by December 31, 2025 to qualify for kindergarten admission for the 2025-26 school year.
We encourage families to enroll their children as early as possible during the registration process. While we will never turn families away, we want to ensure the process is not rushed and all students have everything they need to start attending school in late August.
Elementary schools will typically hold open houses in early June for families whose students will begin attending kindergarten in the fall.
Kindergarten Enrollment Information
Visit the Enrollment page to have all of your questions answered about the kindergarten enrollment process.
On the Enrollment page, you will find the K-12 enrollment form. (Please note there are separate application forms for preschool and Head Start.)
After registering online, you will need to make an in-person appointment at the Parent Information Center by calling 508-799-3194. The Parent Information Center is open from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday, and is located at 768 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. (Closed on Fridays from June 27-August 8, 2025)
Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Countdown to Kindergarten
Countdown to Kindergarten is an annual event hosted at Polar Park by the Department of Early Childhood every August at Polar Park. The event is designed to welcome soon-to-be kindergarten scholars and their families to the Worcester Public Schools.
During the evening, the district's youngest scholars participate in developmental activities meant to familiarize them with what they will experience during their first year of school. Parents and caregivers also have a chance to have their own questions answered.
Tips for Preschool and Kindergarten
Worcester Public Schools provides parents and caregivers with lots of useful information for families to help their children get ready to attend preschool and kindergarten.