Kindergarten Information

Minnesota statutes 121A.15 and Minnesota rules Part 4604.0400 require that all children who are enrolled in a Minnesota school be immunized before starting school. These requirements can be waived only for medical reasons or if you are conscientiously opposed to a particular immunization. 

Students will not be able to attend school or receive their school class assignments/schedule until we receive one of the following:

• A month-day-year record of required immunizations, signed and submitted by a parent/guardian
• A signed statement from a physician or clinic stating the child has had at least one dose of each vaccine and is in the process of completing the series
• A notarized statement of conscientious objection or a physician's signature stating a medical exemption to vaccination

Additional information, including specified exemptions and the immunization form, is located on the Immunization Information page. 

Immunization and Exemption Forms

Use the forms below to document immunizations as well as medical or non-medical exemptions for children enrolling in kindergarten.

• Immunization Form - (K-12) English (PDF) 

Additional languages:

Arabic (PDF) | Hmong (PDF) | Karen (PDF) | Nepali (PDF) | Oromo (PDF) | Russian (PDF) | Somali (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Vietnamese (PDF)

Resource: MN Department of Health Immunization Information

State law requires completion of a developmental screening (i.e., Early Childhood Screening) prior to entry into kindergarten. The screening is free and can be completed as soon as your child is age 3. For more information, please visit the Early Childhood Screening page. 

We have three different kindergarten information events for parents/guardians in the months leading up to their child entering kindergarten. Learn more below and visit our Kindergarten Information Events page for dates and times.

Fall - Kindergarten Welcome Event

This is the first opportunity for parents/guardians to learn about the Lakeville kindergarten experience. Elementary school principals will share a general overview of kindergarten, including readiness and expectations. We have daytime and evening sessions for the Kindergarten Welcome Events. The daytime sessions are held at Crystal Lake Education Center and the evening sessions are held virtually.

Winter - Kindergarten Information Night

This event is held at the school your child will attend. Parents/guardians will have an opportunity to meet the principal and kindergarten teachers at their building. Representatives from Kid Zone, district nurses, and Schmitty & Sons Bus Company will be available to answer questions. Each school will reach out directly to families about this event, but families are encouraged to contact their building with any questions. 

Spring - Spring into Kindergarten

This event is all about your child. It is meant to be a child-centered event with activities at their school building. Activities, themes and event titles will vary from building to building. Just like the winter event, schools will reach out to families directly with details about Spring into Kindergarten.

Specific questions about your child’s school can be answered during a kindergarten information event or by contacting your school's principal or office manager directly.

Contact information for your child's school can be found by visiting your school's website and navigating to the "About Us" tab > "Staff Directory". 

You can access your school’s website from the top right navigation bar on any of our district pages — just select the “Schools” tab, choose your school, and you’ll find the details there.

Find Your School's Website

For information about start and dismissal times, please visit your school's website. This information can be found under the “About Us” tab > "Hours and Attendance".

You can access your school’s website from the top right navigation bar on any of our district pages — just select the “Schools” tab, choose your school, and you’ll find the details there.

Find Your School's Website

Because of staffing and enrollment changes made throughout the summer, class lists are not finalized until early to mid-August. Specific teacher assignments are shared with families at that time.

Lakeville Area Schools has several opportunities for families to volunteer and be involved. You will begin to receive some of this information at kindergarten registration, throughout the spring, and again in the fall.

It is very helpful to the district’s future planning if we know of your decision to not enroll your child. Please let your school or the Student Information Services Department (952-232-2025) know if you are not planning to enroll your child in the fall. If you wish to enroll in Lakeville Area Schools at a later time, you may find information on the enrollment page.