Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Materials to prepare for Kindergarten

A good start at school,
starts at home.

Use the tools below to help prepare your child for kindergarten

Kindergarten is an exciting time for learning and growth and supporting your child for this transition can go a long way. Help support your child’s growth at home this summer with the activities and informational resources like our kindergarten readiness checklist below.

Information on kindergarten preparedness

Going to Kindergarten Tips

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

NC Kindergarten Registration

Transition to Kindergarten Brochure

NC Early Learning Inventory for Families

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Making the Transition to Kindergarten

Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten

CMS School Calendar

Get to know CMS

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) If your child will be 5 on or before August 31st, you will need to enroll in Kindergarten. To do so, please click the CMS logo found below which will take you to the ‘Transition to Kindergarten’ page. There you will find additional information such as the student enrollment form, necessary documentation and list of schools in order to locate your child’s home school.