Kindergarten Enrollment

Early Childhood Screening (ECS) is required by the State of Minnesota before your child can start kindergarten. This free screening checks your child’s development and helps make sure they are ready for school.

What to know:

• Required before kindergarten
• Free for all families
• Available starting at age 3
• Open to all children, even if they don’t attend Edina Public Schools

Schedule Early Childhood Screening

Before starting kindergarten, you must submit your child’s immunization record showing they have received the required vaccines.

Required immunizations include:

• HepB
• DTaP
• Polio
• MMR
• Varicella

For the most up-to-date information about required school immunizations, please visit the Minnesota Department of Health website or contact your school.

Immunization Form

To complete enrollment, please have:

• One document showing your child’s full legal name and birthdate. Certified birth certificate, passport/visa, or official U.S. court or government document.
• Proof of residency (Edina residents only). View section 3 of Board Policy 509 on the District Policy Manual page to learn what qualifies as proof of residency.

District Policy Manual
 

Learn about our schools and programs to find the best fit for your child. Explore options, visit campuses, and attend events to get a feel for what makes each school unique.

Ways to learn more:

• Visit school websites
• Take a school tour
• Attend a Kindergarten Info Night

Neighborhood Schools:

• Concord
• Cornelia
• Countryside
• Creek Valley
• Highlands

Not sure which neighborhood school your child would attend? Use our School Finder.

Choice Programs:

• French Immersion (Normandale)
• Spanish Dual Language (Countryside)
• Continuous Progress (Highlands)

If you’re interested in a Choice Program, submit the Choice Program Form by the due date. Placement is determined by a lottery, so submitting the form does not guarantee a spot.

During the enrollment window, complete an online enrollment form. This step is for all families, regardless of whether you have submitted a Choice Program form.