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Kindergarten Readiness

We’re excited to partner with you as your child begins their educational journey. Here, you’ll find everything you need to ensure a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten, from readiness tips to registration details.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Eligibility

Children must be residents of Lower Providence or Worcester Townships to attend Methacton School District.
Children must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
At the time of your child’s enrollment in the district, classroom space at your child’s home elementary school may be at full capacity in their grade level. If that is the case, your child will be enrolled to the nearest elementary school with space available. Transportation will be provided, and all records will be forwarded to that elementary school.

How to Register

Important: These are the documents required to complete the online registration. Failure to upload these documents will result in delaying your child’s registration.

Copy of Valid Parent/Guardian Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, etc.)
The student’s original birth certificate
Two (2) different proof of residency documents that one (1) of the required documents is found within 'List A' and one (1) of the required documents is found in 'List B.'

List A	List B
Deed	Current Utility Bill
Current Property Tax Bill	Current Credit Card Bill Statement
Settlement Statement	Current PENNDOT Vehicle Registration
Current signed/dated Lease Agreement	Current PENNDOT Driver's License
Notarized Multiple Occupancy Form, if applicable*	Current PENNDOT Identification Card

Child's proof of current immunization:
- Copy of Immunization Record from your Health Care Provider or
- Copy of Immunization Record from your child's previous school
Child Custody Agreement (if applicable)
* Multiple Occupancy Form (if applicable)
- If you and your child(ren) currently reside in a home that is owned/leased by someone other than yourself (parent, grandparent, friend, non-married significant other) you must:
  - Fill out a Multiple Occupancy Form.
  - Have the form notarized.
  - Provide a copy of the owner’s proof of residency from 'List B' above.

Additional Documentation you may need to provide:

First page of an IEP/GIEP/504
Dental and Physical records

Visit the Student Registration Page for a Step-By-Step registration guide

In-Person Appointment

Questions?

Nina Smith
Registrar
(610) 489-5000 ext.15034
email

Visit the Student Registration Page for a Step-By-Step registration guide

Kindergarten Readiness Resources

Kindergarten Overview

At-Home Activities

Help prepare your child for kindergarten by completing some of the activities below:

Develop a Love of Literacy

Read aloud to your child
Talk to your child about the story
Engage in shared reading and writing activities
Model reading and writing in your home
Read and write for pleasure in front of your child
Help your child notice that words are everywhere
Have reading and writing materials available in your home for your child to access easily
Play oral rhyming games

Have Fun with Math Concepts

Have your child count items to support one-to-one correlation
Talk about number relationships (What number comes after three?)
Copy and create patterns
Use math terms (add, subtract)
Talk about more and less
Identify shapes around your house (plate is a circle, placemat is a rectangle, napkin is a square)
Measure items in your house with your hands, feet, or crayons

Social & Emotional Skills

Manage bathroom independently
Dress self (zipping coats, putting on mittens, tying shoes, etc.)
Wipe own nose
Follow basic directions
Complete tasks
Put away materials and toys

Gross Motor Skills

Jump from one marked spot to another along a path
Balance on one foot for a count of 10
Practice skipping
Practice hopping on one foot
Move in rhythm to music
Climb on playground jungle gyms
Swing
Bounce a ball

Fine Motor Skills

Color, trace, copy
Write own first name
Cut on straight, curved, or zigzag lines
Assemble puzzles
String beads, Cheerios, or pasta on a shoestring
Move a spoonful of objects from one bowl to another
Stack small blocks

Before & After School Care

Registration for the Y's Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) Program is open!

Participating grade levels:

Kindergarten - 4th Grade

Care is available at the following schools:

Arrowhead Elementary
Eagleville Elementary
Woodland Elementary
Worcester Elementary

Program times:

7:00 AM - start of school day
End of school day - 6:00 PM

Visit their website to find the program that will work for your family! Learn more about their program offerings and locations to plan ahead so you are all ready to register:

https://www.philaymca.org/child-care/school-age-care/before-and-after-school

If you have questions about registration or the programs you can reach the Y at gpychildcare@philaymca.org or call 215.220.9199.

Daycare Transportation

Daycare Transportation for 2024-2025 School Year:

Independent Daycare located within Methacton School District Buildings:

YMCA Before & After School Care
- Arrowhead
- Eagleville
- Woodland
- Worcester

Daycares to which the Methacton School District provides transportation:

Eagleville:
- Kids in the Village
Woodland:
- Short Stuff
- The Learning Experience
Worcester:
- Kids in the Village

Daycares that PROVIDE transportation to Methacton Schools:

Eagleville:
- Short Stuff
- Class 1 Child Care

Additional Resources

Health Services

Download health forms, contact nurses, and learn vaccination requirements.

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Elementary Boundaries

Learn what school your child will attend based on your address.

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Academic Calendar

View early dismissals, holidays, and important testing periods.

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Our Schools

View start times, contact information, and websites for each of our 7 schools.

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