Welcome to Kindergarten
Will your child be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025? If so, it’s time to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten is a big step in your child’s journey as a life-long learner. We know that when you send your child through our doors, you are trusting us with your most precious gift. It is our promise to provide a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for your child. Our students’ success and well-being is our deepest concern. Learning in Eastern Carver County Schools is a personal journey tailored to each student.
If you have questions, please contact our Welcome Center at WelcomeCenter@district112.org or call 952-556-6112.
Kindergarten Preview Events
Join us at school to learn more about kindergarten in ECCS, meet school principals, and ask questions.
Bluff Creek Elementary
Carver Elementary
Chanhassen Elementary
Clover Ridge Elementary
Jonathan Elementary
Victoria Elementary
Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 p.m.
La Academia Spanish Immersion
Thursday, November 7 | 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 19 | 8:45 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.
Kinder Academy
Thursday, November 7 | 8:45 a.m.
Tuesday, November 19 | 8:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
To register your child, you will need to:
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Fill out registration forms Online
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Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to the Welcome Center
- Complete an Early Childhood Screening as soon as possible.
Kindergarten Options
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Eastern Carver County Schools welcomes all learners to kindergarten. We know children come to school with a wide variety of experiences and abilities. As you prepare your child to start kindergarten, we offer the following readiness skills to guide you in their ongoing development. We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting educational journey, and we cannot wait to meet your child. Please contact us if you feel your child needs additional supports or services in getting ready for kindergarten.