Everything You Need To Know To Register For Kindergarten in Bronxville-Eastchester

BRONXVILLE-EASTCHESTER, NY—It's not too early to register for kindergarten. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2017, may be registered for the 2017-18 school year in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe School Districts.

Registration for kindergarten classes in the Bronxville Union Free School District runs from March 6 through March 17. Parents should call the elementary school office at 914 395-0500, Ext. 1304 to make an appointment. The registration form can be printed here.

Registration for kindergarten in the Eastchester Union Free School District continues through March 2017. Call the Registration Office at 914-793-6130 ext. 4777 for an appointment. More information is available here.

To learn more about registration procedures at the Tuckahoe Union Free School District, visit this page.

Parents enrolling children in any of these schools will also need a few up-to-date documents.

New York State law requires that all incoming kindergarten students have a physical and a dental health exam before entering school. Parents must bring a certificate stamped by a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner describing the student's physical condition. A current immunization record or proof of exemption must also be submitted.

Parents should bring the following identification to prove the child's age: a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport to prove the child's age. To prove the guardian's identity, bring as a valid, state-issued driver or non-driver ID card, a state or military picture ID. If applicable, bring proof of guardianship. Two forms that prove residency are required and can include a tax bill, driver's license, utility bill, paycheck stub or tax return.