Register for School
Preregister Online
Families can start the registration process conveniently online.
Once your preregistration is submitted, you’ll receive an email confirming that your application has been received. The school will then contact you to schedule an appointment to complete the final steps of registration in person.
School Entrance Age
To enroll in kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before September 30 of the school year this state requirement has no exceptions.
Daylong prekindergarten programs are available for eligible 4-year-olds at select elementary schools. Additionally, a prekindergarten program for children with disabilities is available for those who are at least 2 years old by September 30.
Every year, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts Child Find to identify children with disabilities who may need special education or Section 504 services.
If you believe your child may have a disability, please contact the Office of Special Education at 804-348-8263 or your child’s home school for assistance.
Residency and Additional Requirements
To attend Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS), students must live with a parent or legal guardian who resides in Chesterfield County. Residency may be re-verified at any time while a student is enrolled.
Students are assigned to schools based on their attendance zone, unless they have been approved for a waiver or accepted into a specialty or center-based program.
New students should register during school office hours at their assigned school.
To determine your assigned school, use the Find My School tool.
Proof of Residency
To complete registration, families must provide one of the following documents as proof of county residency:
- A lease agreement (minimum one year) or deed for a Chesterfield County residence
- A contract or lease without contingencies showing occupancy within two months of enrollment
- A corporate housing letter from a resident manager on company letterhead
- Weekly receipts from a hotel or motel (valid for up to 60 days, must show continued or permanent housing plan after that period)
If a parent submits a “lives with” form, the host (the person they live with) must be present during registration and provide proof of county residency.
Additionally, the enrolling parent must bring two supporting documents with their name and correct address.
Additional Enrollment Requirements
Students enrolling in a Virginia public school for the first time must provide:
- A certified birth certificate (or a school-age affidavit in accordance with state law
- A record of physical examination completed within the past 12 months
- Up-to-date immunization records, showing all state-required vaccines
Visit the Virginia Department of Health website for the full list of immunization requirements for schools and day care centers.
The Chesterfield County Health Department offers vaccinations by appointment only at 804-768-7558.
Many childhood vaccines are provided free of charge.
For transferring students, it is helpful to bring:
- The most recent report card or transcript
- A copy of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable
After registration is completed, CCPS will request official records from the previous school.
Information Needed to Preregister
- Student’s birth certificate or school-age affidavit (Name must match exactly as listed on the document)
- Emergency contact phone numbers
- Previous school information (address and contact details, if applicable)
Required Documents for Registration
- Certified birth certificate or school-age affidavit
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Immunization certificate
- For K–5 students enrolling for the first time: School Entrance Health Form (including a physical exam dated within the past 12 months)
- Proof of residency form and documentation
- Custody or legal guardianship papers, if applicable
- Most recent report card or transcript, if available
- Most recent IEP, if applicable
Registration Documents & Instructions – English
Please print and complete the necessary registration documents and bring them to your school for registration.
Documentos de Registro e Instrucciones – Español
Imprima y complete los documentos de registro necesarios y tráigalos a la escuela para registrarse.