Springtime is On Time for Registration!
Three simple steps to help your child succeed in kindergarten:
STEP 1: GET READY
Read and look at books every day
Stick to a regular bedtime and wake-up time
Practice counting real objects — like cereal or crayons
Talk about their feelings and what kindergarten will be like
Meet and play with other children their age
Show respect and use good manners
Find and name letters of the alphabet everywhere you go
Visit and explore libraries, parks, and museums
Use scissors to practice cutting and crayons to draw
Remember: on time, all day, every day!
Starting in kindergarten, a lot of missed days can cause your child to fall behind. Send your child to school every day, unless they are sick. Attending school on a regular basis makes your child feel better about school and themselves. Setting this habit early helps your child do well in school.
STEP 2: GET SET
Children who are 5 years old by September 30 can start kindergarten this fall. But first, they need to be registered. To register your child, you need to have the documents listed below. The links below provide more information and forms you’ll need to complete.
What do I need to have?
Child’s official, certified birth certificate*
Deed/Lease agreement AND one other proof of address
School Entrance Health Form (bring anytime before the first day of school)
Photo ID for parent or legal guardian
Visit smartbeginningsrva.org for links to forms or more information.
What if I don’t have all the forms I need?
It’s okay. Call the school with questions about missing forms.
What if my child is in Head Start or VPI?
Even if your child attends public preschool, you still need to register them for kindergarten.
STEP 3: CLICK & GO
To find the school your child will attend or to ask specific questions, please contact your school district.
CHARLES CITY COUNTY
804-652-4617
Registration Information
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
804-639-8990
Registration Information
COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY
804-526-0321
Registration Information
DINWIDDIE COUNTY
804-469-4190
Registration Information
GOOCHLAND COUNTY
804-556-5630
Registration Information
HANOVER COUNTY
804-365-4500
Registration Information
HENRICO COUNTY
804-652-3739
Registration Information
HOPEWELL CITY
804-541-6400
Registration Information
KING WILLIAM COUNTY
804-769-3434 ext.300
Registration Information
NEW KENT COUNTY
804-966-9650
Registration Information
PETERSBURG CITY
804-862-7044
Registration Information
POWHATAN COUNTY
804-598-5700
Registration Information
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY
804-733-2700
Registration Information
RICHMOND CITY
804-780-7750
Registration Information
Download the flier for details
SUSSEX COUNTY
434-246-8960
Registration Information
