Kindergarten
About Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a special time in the life of a young child. Saskatoon Public Schools are open to all children and dedicated to embracing every student in a welcoming and safe environment. We understand the importance of early learning. Our kindergarten classes are small to encourage individualized education and include a strong literacy component.
If your child will be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2026, they can start kindergarten in September 2026.
Kindergarten in Saskatoon Public Schools
At Saskatoon Public Schools, we're proud to offer full day, every day kindergarten at 25 schools. Full day, every day kindergarten at SPS is not publicly funded. Thanks to the generosity of community donors, the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation has been funding this program since 2019. The 2025-26 school year represents the final year of the Early Learning Equal Start campaign funding for this program. Full day, every day kindergarten for 2026-27 (and beyond) is contingent on new funding. The SPSF is working with the provincial government and donors to secure funding to ensure our young learners have the best opportunity to succeed.
We recognize that families have differing needs. That's why we're proud to also offer these program options:
We have a diverse range of specialized kindergarten programs too, including:
- French Immersion
- Michif Early Learning
- Montessori Casa
- Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture
- Nature-Based Learning
For a complete list of schools offering kindergarten, click here.
Register
To register online for the 2025-2026 school year, click here.
Registration for the 2026-27 school year will open in January 2026.
Note: Families interested in Full Day, Every Day kindergarten will need to complete an application form. Application to Full Day, Every Day kindergarten does NOT guarantee entry into the program. Applications are reviewed by a school team and priority is given to children who reside in the school catchment area (neighbourhood) and who require additional time to develop kindergarten readiness skills.
Transportation
Contact your school to find out if transportation is available for your location. When a student qualifies for transportation, parents/caregivers register for transportation through the school. Bus service is only available at the start and end of the school; there is no midday bus transportation available to/from the school. More information is available here: Transportation - Saskatoon Public Schools (spsd.sk.ca).
Open Houses
Kindergarten open houses are held each year in January/February.
A list of open houses for Jan/Feb 2026 will be posted here in December 2025.