Don’t Delay, Enroll Today!
The kickoff for kindergarten registration begins April 17. This page contains registration information for Hampton Roads, Western Tidewater and the Eastern Shore.
Find the resources you need for your child's school district.
Children start learning as soon as they’re born and YOU are your child’s first and most important teacher – a role you will play all of their life.
Check out The Basics Hampton Roads to learn about healthy brain development.
Here are some teachable moments you can use to prepare your child for school every day.
If you suspect your child is delayed in his/her development, contact your school division’s Office of Special Education to inquire about an assessment or contact Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia at 1.800.234.1448 to speak to a specialist in your city.
Remember: On time, all day, every day!
Missed days can cause your child to fall behind. Attending school on a regular basis makes your child feel better about school and themselves.
A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.
Physical exam results dated within one year of the first day of school. Don't have health insurance? Learn more or apply today.
Immunization records signed and dated by a physician. View a birth to age 6 immunization schedule from the CDC. Check out the Virginia Rising Kindergartener Packet for 2024 immunization information.
Find immunization by city below.
A proof of address.
Custody or court order documentation (if applicable).
Proof of identification for yourself (parent or guardian).
Your school division’s completed registration packet.
What if I don’t have all the forms I need? It’s okay, you should still begin the process. Call the school with questions about missing forms.
What if my child is in Head Start or Public Preschool? Contact your child’s new school for registration instructions
Download a PDF of the checklist (Spanish and English versions linked below):
Virginia Department of Education Immunization Locator
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Latest news with updates from each city at WAVY.com
Explore registration information specific to your city or county below:
Welcome to Kindergarten: Full-day Kindergarten
Contact Office of Family and Community Engagement for further information 757.482.5923.
Emily Spong Preschool Center
2200 Piedmont Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: 757.393.5128 or 757.393.8611