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4-Year-Old Kindergarten

We are pleased to share information regarding the Fond du Lac School District's Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) program information with you. We look forward to welcoming your family and supporting your child as they begin their educational journey!

Register for 2026-27 Programs

February 16, 2026 - Earliest registration date
Any paperwork submitted prior to this date (including forms completed at a parent meeting) will be officially dated February 16, 2026.

March 23, 2026 - last day to be considered for an initial full-day placement
If applications exceed available spaces, a lottery system will be used on this date.

Completed registration packets may be dropped off or mailed to:

Fond du Lac School District Administration Center
72 West Ninth Street
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935

To get a registration packet, please pick one up at the Administration Center or call 920-929-2900.

Registration Meetings

Join us for an upcoming registration meeting to learn more! REGISTER HERE

Virtual Sessions:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at

  • 9:00-9:30 a.m.

  • 12:00-12:30 p.m.

In-Person Session

Thursday, February 12, 2026
5:30-6:30 p.m.
District Administration Center (Enter Door #1)
72 West Ninth Street, Fond du Lac
*Parents/guardians only

Registration meetings are not required but recommended if this is your first child attending our 4K program.

Eligibility and Cost

Children who turn four years old on or before September 1, 2026 are eligible to attend 4K for the 2026–2027 school year.

There is no cost to attend the district’s 4K program at any district location. Families who choose an offsite childcare location and require care beyond the 4K program hours may incur additional childcare fees charged directly by the provider.

Program Options for 2026-27

Half-day Onsite Locations:

Chegwin Elementary - AM or PM

Pier Elementary - AM or PM

Evans Elementary - PM

Riverside Elementary - AM or PM

Half-day Offsite Locations:

Camelot - AM or PM

Kidz Choice - PM

Christian Parents for Kids - AM or PM

Lily Pad - AM

Ebenezer - AM

YMCA - AM or PM

Hope Lutheran - AM

Full-day 4K

Chegwin Elementary

Pier Elementary

Head Start (Mon-Thurs)*

Riverside Elementary

*Full-day Head Start requires an additional application through ADVOCAP in addition to the district registration. The Head Start program is currently located at Sacred Heart.

Space is limited in all listed full-day 4K program sites.

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Questions?

Contact the District Administration Center at 920-929-2900

2025-26 4K Student Schedule Times

Chegwin, Riverside | Morning 8:15-10:55 AM and Afternoon 12:30-3:10 PM

Evans | Afternoon 12:30-3:10 PM

Pier | Morning 8:15-10:55 AM

2025-26 Early Childhood Student Schedule Times

Chegwin, Riverside | Morning 8:30-11 AM and Afternoon 12:25-3:05 PM

Evans | Morning 8:30-11 AM