June 12th, 2025

Don’t forget – registration for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Before & After School Program for the 2025-26 school year begins Monday, June 16, 2025.

WRDSB operated Before and After school programs are led by Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, who also work in our Kindergarten programs as part of a broader vision for a seamless and integrated care system for children from JK – Grade 6

New for the 2025-26 School Year

Based on valuable feedback from families and lessons learned this past year, we’ve made important updates:

  • Changes to Part-Time Care Options
    • Part-time care options are still available, however, we are making changes based on feedback we received from the community through the extended day survey conducted in 2024.
    • Starting in September 2025, part-time care options will need to follow a set schedule (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs).
      • This change will improve space availability and help more families access care.
      • With these new fixed part time options, two part time families can access care creating a full time space.
    • All registrations will be effective the week of September 1.
  • Enhanced Registration Platform
    • We’ll continue working with OneList for 2025-26, and we’ve been actively collaborating with them to address challenges and improve performance.
    • These improvements are designed to make the process faster, more reliable, and more transparent.
  • For Families Receiving Child Care Subsidy
    • If you are currently receiving Child Care Subsidy and your reason for care or approved hours of care are less than five days a week, please contact your Subsidy Caseworker to discuss your schedule and care needs for the 2025-2026 school year.

What to Expect on Registration Day

To ensure a smooth registration process for all families, we are implementing a phased registration approach. Access to registration will be based on the first letter of your child’s school, with designated dates between June 16 and June 19.

Please note the registration date below for the school your child will attend for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m.:

Registration School 
Monday, June 16

Abraham Erb Public School

Alpine Public School

Avenue Road Public School

Ayr Public School

Blair Road Public School

Breslau Public School

Bridgeport Public School

Cedarbrae Public School

Centennial Public School (Cambridge)

Central Public School

Chalmers Street Public School

Chicopee Hills Public School

Conestogo Public School

Coronation Public School

Country Hills Public School

Crestview Public School

Empire Public School
Tuesday, June 17

Floradale Public School

Forest Glen Public School

Forest Hill Public School

Franklin Public School

Glencairn Public School

Grand View Public School (Cambridge)

Grandview Public School (New Hamburg)

Hespeler Public School

Highland Public School

Hillcrest Public School

Hillside Public School

Howard Robertson Public School

J F Carmichael Public School

Janet Metcalfe Public School

John Darling Public School

John Mahood Public School

Keatsway Public School

King Edward Public School
Wednesday, June 18

Lackner Woods Public School

Laurelwood Public School

Lester B Pearson Public School

Lexington Public School

Lincoln Heights Public School

Linwood District Public School

Mackenzie King Public School

Manchester Public School

Mary Johnston Public School

Meadowlane Public School

Millen Woods Public School

N A MacEachern Public School

New Dundee Public School

Northlake Woods Public School

Parkway Public School

Pioneer Park Public School

Preston Public School

Prueter Public School

Queen Elizabeth Public School
Thursday, June 19

Riverside Public School

Rockway Public School

Saginaw Public School

Sandhills Public School

Sandowne Public School

Sheppard Public School

Silverheights Public School

Smithson Public School

Southridge Public School

St Jacobs Public School

Stewart Avenue Public School

Suddaby Public School

Tait Street Public School

Trillium Public School

Vista Hills Public School

Wellesley Public School

Westmount Public School

Westvale Public School

Wilson Avenue Public School

Winston Churchill Public School

Please note:

  • Registration opens each day at 7:00 a.m.
  • There is no advantage to registering earlier in the week, spaces are managed fairly by schools across all registration days.
  • If you miss your assigned registration day, you can still register afterward. If the program is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list.
  • Need help with the registration? Refer to the OneList Registration Process.

Please mark your calendar and be prepared to register on your school’s assigned day. We’re excited to welcome your child(ren) to the Before & After School program at the WRDSB!

To learn more about the programs: