NKCPS Kindergarten Enrollment Opens 3/17

New Kent County Public Schools Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. 

Children must be five years old by September 30th, 2026, to enroll in Kindergarten.

Find Your Zoned School

Families must register at their child’s zoned elementary school. Before scheduling an appointment, please confirm your assigned school using the NKCPS school zone locator:

Locate Your School Zone

Complete Enrollment Forms

Online enrollment forms for 2026-2027 open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, and should be completed before your scheduled appointment.

Registration & Enrollment

Completing forms in advance will help ensure a smooth and efficient registration appointment.

Schedule a Kindergarten Registration Appointment

Once you have identified your zoned school and completed the enrollment forms, use the appropriate link below to schedule a Kindergarten registration appointment. Registration will take place on select dates in April and May. Rising Kindergarten students must attend the appointment with a parent/guardian.

Registration Dates:

• April 17th
• April 24th
• May 1st
• May 8th
• May 15th

Click on the appropriate school name below to open the digital signup page:

George W. Watkins Elementary School

Registration located at GWES
Address: 6501 New Kent Highway
Phone: (804) 966-9660

New Kent Elementary School

Registration located at NKES
Address: 11705 New Kent Highway
Phone: (804) 966-9663

Quinton Elementary School

Registration located at QES
Address: 8325 S. Quaker Road
Phone: (804) 557-3105

Required Documentation

Please bring the following documents to your scheduled Kindergarten registration appointment:

• Certified birth certificate
• Proof of residency, including:
  • Deed, lease, or contract for a new home
  • Two additional documents, such as:
    • Valid driver’s license with current address
    • Car registration
    • Utility bill or hook-up documentation
    • Personal property tax bill
    • Bank statement
    • Payroll stubs
    • Voter registration
    • Car or homeowners insurance policy or card

Physicals and Immunizations

A school entrance physical and immunization record is required for all students entering Kindergarten. These records must be submitted before the first day of school.

Families are encouraged to schedule medical appointments early to avoid delays.

Additional Documentation (If Applicable)

Please bring any additional documents that support your child’s education, health, or safety, including:

• Custody documentation
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Section 504 plan

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For questions or additional support, families should contact their child’s zoned elementary school directly.