District / Charter Kindergarten Registration
Information below provided for the 2019-2020 school year
District schools are highlighted in green , Charter schools are highlighted in purple
Find additional district and charter contact information at Get Ready for Kindergarten school list (English)/Prepárate para la lista de kindergarten (Español).
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What does the registration process look like? | Significant Registration Dates | Who do I contact for help? | Quick links to registration forms | Supports for non-English speaking families during registration |
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Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Registration open November 4, 2019 until January 8, 2020. | 302-351-8200 (Ext 125)
4403 Lancaster Pike #26 Wilmington, DE 19805 |
Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School Student Registration Form Link | As an English and Spanish dual-language school, all forms and communication to families are available in both languages. |
Academy of Dover Charter School [Top ↑] |
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This registration process begins November 4, 2019 at 8am. | 302-674-0684
104 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904 |
Academy of Dover Charter School School Choice Application Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) program for students to receive services from an ESL teacher every week. |
Appoquinimink School District [Top ↑] |
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Registration kick-off November 25, 2019. | 302-376-4128
118 South Street, Odessa, DE 19730 |
Appoquinimink School District Registration Website Link | Interpreters for activities and events to support families. English as a Second Language (ESL) program available at all schools. |
Brandywine School District [Top ↑] |
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Registration begins January 22, 2018 until the first day of school in August. | 302-793-5000
1311 Brandywine Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19809 |
Brandywine School District Student Registration Requirements, Guidelines and Procedures Link | Interpretation is available for non-English speaking families. Para ayuda en espanol 302-793-5014. |
Caesar Rodney School District [Top ↑] |
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The registration appointment typically takes about 30-60 minutes. During the appointment, the school will make copies of all the documents families bring for registration. While families complete paperwork, all students will be screened using a kindergarten readiness assessment. | March 23, 2020 | 302-335-5039
11 E. Walnut St, Magnolia, DE 19962 |
George Welch Elementary School Registration Website Link
J.R. McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Registration Website Link |
Inquire directly. |
Campus Community Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Lottery held in January and registration starts in February. | 302-736-0403
350 Pear Street, Dover, DE 19904 |
Campus Community Charter School Admissions Policy and Lottery/Enrollment Procedures Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing done on a case by case basis. A Spanish-speaking teacher serves as a translator. |
Cape Henlopen School District [Top ↑] |
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Families can call the school directly to set up an appointment. Families can choose from one of three dates to set-up an enrollment appointment. | Registration appointments in early February through March; afterwards, ongoing walk-ins. | 302-645-6686
1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 |
Cape Henlopen School District Kindergarten Registration Guidance Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. Spanish-speaking staff are available to translate for families. |
Capital School District [Top ↑] |
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Families go to the feeder school and are given a registration packet to complete. | Registration begins November 1, 2019 and ongoing from that date. District registration and screening events start in mid-March. | 302-672-1500
198 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904 |
Capital School District Registration Website Link | Bilingual staff to help non-English speaking families with kindergarten registration. Capital (South Dover Elementary) also offers free language classes to families whose first language Is not English. |
Charter School of New Castle [Top ↑] |
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Two options are available:
Option 1: Visit school website and click on Application for New Students Option 2: Visit school directly and schedule tour. |
Registration ongoing. | Contact the Enrollment/Office Manager
170 Lukens Drive New Castle, DE 19720 |
Charter School of New Castle School Choice Application Link | Inquire directly. |
Christina School District [Top ↑] |
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Families register at the schools directly. | Registration begins November 2019. | 302-552-2618
600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
Christina School District Registration Website Link | Inquire directly. |
Colonial School District [Top ↑] |
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Families go to the school of interest and meet with the school secretary. Families can also register at the Kindergarten Carnival in the fall before the start of kindergarten. Students enrolled in CEEP (Colonial’s preschool program) are automatically enrolled in Colonial’s kindergarten. | Registration begins November 2019 | 302-323-2700
318 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 |
Colonial School District Feeder Patterns Website Link
Colonial School District Enrollment and Registration Website Link |
Inquire directly. |
East Side Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Registration begins November 4, 2019 at 8am. | 302-762-5834
3000 Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 |
East Side Charter School Choice Application Link | Translated forms for families are available. |
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School [Top ↑] |
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N/A | 302-778-1101
2200 North Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 |
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Registration Application Link | In house English as a Second Language (ESL) program available. |
First State Montessori Academy [Top ↑] |
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Registration is in February 2020 until all available slots are filled. | 302-576-1500
1000 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
First State Montessori Academy School Choice Application Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. |
Indian River School District [Top ↑] |
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Families complete registration paperwork and contact their child’s home school to complete the process. For more information on forms and process, please visit https://www.irsd.net/parents___students/registration | This registration process begins November 5, 2018 at 8am. | 302-436-1000
31 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975 |
Registration Forms (English) | Bilingual staff to help non-English speaking families with kindergarten registration |
Kuumba Academy Charter School [Top ↑] |
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This registration process begins November 4, 2019 at 8am. | 302-660-4750
1200 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
Kuumba Academy Charter School Choice Application Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. In house ESL program available. |
Lake Forest School District [Top ↑] |
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Attend kindergarten registration event (approximately 30 minutes) with correct documentation. | Registration events are held in April 2020. | 302-284-3020
5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943 |
Lake Forest School District Registration Flyer Link | Inquire directly. |
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy [Top ↑] |
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Registration begins November 4, 2019 at 8am | 302-292-1463
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711 |
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy School Choice Application Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. In house ESL program available. |
Laurel School District [Top ↑] |
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Kindergarten registration is organized for families to visit multiple stations. Each family will travel from station to station meeting with the counselor, nurse, secretary, and the transportation department. Several kindergarten teachers attend to meet and greet incoming families. Each student is assigned an appointment time to attend a screening in the month of May. During the screening students are assessed using the Speed DIAL-4. They also receive a vision screening. | Registration is March 26, 2020 (4:30pm-7:30pm) at North Laurel Early Learning Academy. Families may stop by to pick up an enrollment packet prior to these dates to begin completing the required documents. | 302-875-6130
600 Wilson Street, Laurel, DE 19956 |
The enrollment packet including a checklist of required documents is located on The Laurel School District website under the heading “Parents & Students” Registration. Laurel School District Registration Website Link | Translators are in attendance during both evening registration sessions to assist non-English speaking families throughout the registration process. |
Milford School District [Top ↑] |
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Select appointment dates starting in March through mid-June. | Morris Early Childhood Center 302-422-1650
8609 Third Street, Lincoln, DE 19960 |
Milford School District Registration Website Link | Translation supports are provided for families registering. In house Spanish Immersion Program available through lottery selection process. |
MOT Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Families register with their Resident School District prior to submitting a choice application . | Registration dates vary – dependent on applicant Resident School District. | Families are asked to contact their Resident School District for specific dates and requirements | MOT Charter School Choice Application Link | Inquire directly. |
Newark Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Open enrollment begins November 4, 2019 at 8:00am and ends Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:59pm. | 302-369-2001
2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711 |
Newark Charter School Choice Application Link | Staff members/family volunteers serve as translators for Spanish-speaking families. |
Odyssey Charter School [Top ↑] |
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Open enrollment begins November 4, 2019 at 8:00am and ends Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11:59pm. | 302-516-8000 x505
4319 Lancaster Pike #20, Wilmington, DE 19805 |
Odyssey Charter School Admissions Website Link | Assistance for Spanish speaking families available with appointment
English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. In house ESL program available. |
Providence Creek Academy Charter School [Top ↑] |
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This registration process begins November 4, 2019 at 8am. | 302-653-6276 273
West Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938 |
Providence Creek Academy School Choice Application Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. Supports vary according to identified needs. |
Red Clay Consolidated School District [Top ↑] |
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Families complete registration paperwork at the school where they intend to register their student. | District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Event is April 30, 2020(4:15pm -6:15pm). Registration events will be held at each elementary school. | 302-552-3700
1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 |
Red Clay Consolidated School District Registration Form Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. In house ESL program available. |
Seaford School District [Top ↑] |
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Registration is in spring 2020. | 302-629-4587
390 North Market Street, Seaford, DE 19973 |
Seaford School District Registration Information | All registration forms and communication with families are provided in a language families can understand.
Testing for English learner services is provided. Native language interpreters are provided for students and their families to assist throughout the kindergarten registration process. |
Smyrna School District [Top ↑] |
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Families begin the process by filling out paperwork. The paperwork can also be dropped off to the student’s home school at a later date. | The process begins on “I Love Smyrna School Day,” the last Saturday in February 2020. | 302-653-8585
82 Monrovia Avenue, Smyrna, DE 19977 |
Smyrna School District Student Registration Form Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) testing available. English as a Second Language (ESL) staff support students. Spanish-speaking students are included in immersion classes. |
Woodbridge School District [Top ↑] |
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Families come in and meet with the secretary for the registration process. During the same appointment, families review medical information with the nurse and students are developmentally screened by teachers. | Registration appointments are:
March 27, 30, and 31, April 7 and 8 (4:30pm-7:30pm) April 28 and May 15 (1pm-3:30pm) |
302-349-4539
400 Governors Avenue, Greenwood, DE 19950 |
Woodbridge School District Registration Flyer Link | English as a Second Language (ESL) translators are available each night of registration to assist families. |