Everything You Need To Know About Kindergarten Registration in Bedford

MOUNT KISCO, NY—Kindergarten registration for the Bedford Central School District begins this week. If your child is eligible for enrollment in Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Mount Kisco, Pound Ridge or West Patent elementary schools, here's what you need to know.

Registration takes place on the following dates for each school, according to the district's event calendar:

• Bedford Hills Elementary School: Feb. 28-March 3
• Mount Kisco Elementary School: March 7-10
• West Patent Elementary School: March 14-17
• Bedford Village Elementary School: March 21-24

Parents enrolling children in any of these schools will need a few documents.

New York State law requires that all incoming kindergarten students have a physical and a dental health exam before entering school. Parents must supply a certificate stamped by a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner describing the student's physical condition. A current immunization record or proof of exemption must also be submitted.

Parents should provide their child's birth certificate to prove the child's age. To prove the guardian's identity, a valid, government-issued driver or non-driver ID card can be presented. If applicable, produce proof of guardianship. Proof of residency is required and could include a tax bill, driver's license, utility bill, paycheck stub or tax return, among other items.

For more information, contact the individual schools or the Bedford Central School District.

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