- Welcome to Kindergarten!
2025-2026 Anticipated Dates
December 2024: A letter from the Superintendent and Kindergarten brochure will be mailed home to those families that have children that will be 5 years of age by 8/31/2025, based upon Census data from our Town Clerk.
(if you did not fill out the Census, these documents will also be posted on this website).
January 2025: Kindergarten Information (zoom) sessions will be presented by our elementary school principals to introduce families to our Kindergarten program. This will occur on two dates in January - one in the evening and one during the day.
February 2025: Kindergarten Pre-Registration opens online.
March 2025: School bus registration opens online.
April 2025: Kindergarten school assignments are emailed to families and online enrollment opens.
2024-2025 School Year
2024-2025 Wayland Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten Information Meeting Zoom Recording (January 9, 2024)
Kindergarten Information Meeting Slide Deck
School Assignment & Registration Email from David Fleishman
Checklist: Kindergarten Registration
Links
School Bus Transportation Information & Registration
BASE Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration:
Checklist: Kindergarten Registration (link)
Town of Wayland School Districting Map (link)
Step 1: Pre-Register
• For ALL Families:
Complete the Pre-Registration form
Step 2: Enroll
• For NEW Wayland Families:
Create a New Student Registration in eSchool Online Portal (link)
* eSchool Online Account Setup Instructions for creating an account for Online Enrollment
* Creation of an account will add your child to our district-wide database and be where you upload the required documents for enrollment. You can also save your work and log back in to upload the required documents later.
• For CURRENT Wayland Families (with older children in the Wayland school system):
Log into eSchool Online Portal (link) with your existing Login ID and Password to register your rising Kindergartener. If you do not remember your Login ID or Password, you will need to create a new account.
* This is a different login from Home Access Center (HAC).
* This will add your rising Kindergartener to our district-wide database.
• For CURRENT The Children's Way Preschool Families (with rising Kindergartener already enrolled and attending TCW Preschool):
* The Children's Way Preschool families DO NOT need to enroll your child, fill out a Home Language Survey OR upload proof of residency documents, as your child is already enrolled in Wayland Public Schools.
Step 3: Upload Documents
• For NEW Wayland Families:
1. Upload or mail (to your assigned elementary school) the Required Documents, which include:
Copy of Student Birth or Adoption Certificate, Proof of Wayland Residency, Proof of Wayland Occupancy and Proof of Identification (parent or guardian).
* METCO families DO NOT need to do this step, as you already provided your documentation to La Toya Rivers.
2. Upload or mail a recent Physical, which will need to include lead screening, tuberculosis risk assessment, and vision screening, as well as updated Immunization Records. A Health History form is not required, but is helpful document for our Nursing staff.
• For CURRENT Wayland Families (with older children in the Wayland school system):
1. Upload or mail (to your assigned elementary school) a copy of your rising Kindergartener's Birth or Adoption Certificate. No need to upload Proof of Residency or Occupancy, as this has already been provided, unless you have moved within Wayland since your last student registration.
* The Children's Way Preschool families DO NOT need to do this step, as your child is already enrolled in WPS.
2. Upload or mail a recent Physical, which will need to include lead screening, tuberculosis risk assessment, and vision screening, as well as updated Immunization Records. A Health History form is not required, but is helpful document for our Nursing staff.
Questions?
Lisa Raftery
Kindergarten Registration
508-358-3758
[email protected]
Claypit Hill Elementary School
40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508-358-3851
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Happy Hollow Elementary School
63 Pequot Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508-358-8641
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Loker Elementary School
47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: 508-358-8601
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Kindergarten General Information:
Below you will find general information regarding the Wayland Kindergarten programs, which include:
* Full Day Kindergarten program runs from 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. The full day kindergarten program is a fee-based program. The current tuition for Full Day is $2,700, but based upon the outcome of the May Town Meeting, this cost may incorporated into the town/school budget.
* Spanish Immersion program is a full day option that runs from 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. This program is also fee-based and the current tuition is $2,700, but based upon the outcome of the May Town Meeting, this cost may incorporated into the town/school budget. The Spanish Immersion program is 90% Spanish, 10% English and has 3 Goals: Academic Achievement, Bilingual and Biliterate, Cultural Competence. Enrollment in this program is decided by a lottery, choosing from students whose parents attend a Spanish Immersion Program Meeting.
Sample Kindergarten Schedule
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7:55 - 8:10
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Choice
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8:10 - 8:40
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Meeting
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8:40 - 9:25
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ELA (Phonics / Writers’ Workshop)
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9:25 - 9:55
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Snack / Recess
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9:55 - 10:25
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Special (Art, Library, Music, PE, Technology)
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10:25 - 11:30
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Math Centers
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11:30 - 12:35
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Shared Reading / Lunch / Recess
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12:35 - 12:55
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Handwriting
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12:55 - 2:00
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Centers/Choice Time
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2:00 - 2:25
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Clean, Pack & Stack
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After School Care Options:
BASE Program: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may apply for enrollment in the BASE program which runs from dismissal of full day kindergarten to 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. All BASE programs are fee-based and are enrolled on a space-available basis. Enrollment procedures, Policies, Fees and Contact information: BASE Information
RecPass Program: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may enroll in age-appropriate activities led by professionals with expertise in each subject matter. Program enrollment includes bus transportation from each elementary school to program location (Town Building): Recreation Department
School's Out Wayland: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may attend the School's Out Wayland program to explore nature, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Program enrollment includes bus transportation from each elementary school to program location (Camp Chickami). Only 5-day schedules available: YMCA's School's Out Wayland
Helpful Pages:
English Learners Program: Available for students who live in homes in which a language other than English is spoken. Instructional learning plan created in collaboration with teachers. District Contacts and Parent Advisory Council Involvement Opportunities: English Learners
Financial Assistance: Review Financial Assistance Program Overview, Participating Programs (including Full Day Kindergarten, BASE, Transportation, Pegasus): Program Overview, Application
Lunch / Food Service Information: Payment Options, Free and Reduced Price School Lunch Program, Menus: Food Services
METCO Program: About, Calendar, Involvement Opportunities, Transportation: Wayland METCO
SEPAC: The Wayland Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is the parent advisory council for children with special needs. SEPAC sponsors general open meetings to educate and inform parents about topics that affect them and their children. To read more about SEPAC or to join and add your name to the mailing list: SEPAC
School Bus Information: Registration, Fees, Schedules: Student Transportation
School eNewsletters: Select your school, BASE, Pegasus and Superintendent updates: School eNews
Spanish Immersion Program: Goals, Program Overview: Spanish Immersion Information
Last Updated: 5/2/2024