Moving on to Kindergarten

Thank you for the trust and support you have given the Rochester Prekindergarten Program by enrolling your child in our program for this past year.  Success brings change. Because of your child's success this coming year your child will change from prekindergarten to kindergarten. Please allow your enthusiasm for your child's learning and your participation in your child's education to continue throughout his/her school years.

Saying Goodbye and Hello

• Talk to your child about leaving prekindergarten and help him/her celebrate and say goodbye to the prekindergarten teacher and friends.  
  
• Talk to your child about kindergarten.  Listen to any concerns your child has about kindergarten.  
  
• Arrange a visit to the kindergarten class of interest to you. Ask questions that address the concerns of your child and of yourself.
  
  Who is eligible for kindergarten?
  All four year olds who will be five before December 1, are eligible to register for kindergarten.
   
  What do I need to do?
  Bring your child's birth certificate, proof of immunizations, proof of address and proof of guardianship if you are not the parent.
   
  Where do I go to register my child?
  There are three Parent Information Student Registration Sites in the city.  Select the site nearest you and call to find out what documents you need to bring with you for registration:
   
  The Northeast Zone :  836 Goodman St. (Goodman Plaza)
  Rochester, NY  14609 Phone: (585) 288-2008
  
  The Northwest Zone : 30 Hart Street (off St. Paul Street)
  Rochester, New York 14605 Phone: (585) 262-8070
  
  The Southern Zone : 580 South Avenue (Between Hamilton St. and Averill Ave.) Rochester, New York  14620 Phone: (585) 232-2012
  
  Please note that registration does not take place at the school buildings you must register at one of the above locations.