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Kindergarten Registration

Registration will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 for children who are eligible to
attend Kindergarten at Ridge Early Childhood Center beginning August, 2026.
 
Children registering for kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026
(Child’s date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2021)
 
Registration Location and Hours
Forest Ridge District Office (Door 17)
Located inside Jack Hille Middle School
5800 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452  
708-687-3334

Thursday, April 9, 2026
2 pm - 6pm
 
No payment will be due at this time. Information regarding fee payments
and completing online enrollment will be sent out in May. 
 
 
The Following documents are required for registration:
  1. Child's Original Certified Birth Certificate from the County – Copies are not accepted
  2. Current photo ID with name and district address of parent/guardian/custodian: (provide one)
    1. Driver’s License; OR
    2. State ID
  3. Category I – provide one of these documents (All documents must be current)
    • Property Tax Bill – most recent (your name & district address must appear on the bill)
    • Property Closing Papers  (dated within two months of registration)
    • Mortgage Statement
    • Homeowners Insurance
    • Signed Lease agreement (expiring after 8/1/2026
  4. Category II – provide three of these documents (All documents must be current.  Originals are required- we will make copies.)
    • Utility Bills (Gas, Electric, Water – all accepted)
    • Home/Apartment Insurance Paper
    • Phone Bill
    • Cable Bill
    • Automobile Registration or Insurance
    • Credit Card Bill
    • Bank Statement
If you live with a district resident (you do not own a home or have a lease in your name), you and the district resident must come in together to register. The district resident must provide documentation from #2, 3 & 4 above. The parent/guardian must provide documentation from #1, 2 ,& 4 above. Both parties must also complete affidavit forms provided by the school district.