Full-day kindergarten

Frequently Asked Questions

Full-day kindergarten was introduced in Ontario in 2010, and will be fully implemented across the province by the 2014/15 school year. In this section you can find information about the kindergarten program, research about its impact on student success, and tips for parents whose children are starting kindergarten.

  1. What is a seamless day?

  2. My daughter will be 3 in December 2013. When should I put her in school ? Christina N.

  3. My child turns 4 in December of this year. Can I send her to junior kindergarten in 2013? Sherri H.

  4. Can my child’s school refuse our request for our child to attend full-day kindergarten half-days? Lesley B.

  5. Are there any limits on class size in Ontario?

  6. How can I help my child settle into kindergarten?

  7. What will my child learn in junior and senior kindergarten?