Skip To Main Content

Kindergarten

Sycamore offers both full-day and half-day kindergarten options.  We are proud to provide flexibility for families to choose between our two outstanding programs, each tailored to different needs. Some children thrive in an all-day routine, while others benefit from a half-day schedule with time for exploration. Both programs follow the same curriculum and maintain the same academic expectations.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin on January 13, 2025. Registrations will not be accepted prior to that date. Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2025 in order to attend kindergarten. Please note: Beginning in 2026-27 school year, children must be 5 years old by August 1, 2026 in order to attend kindergarten.

Sycamore offers half-day kindergarten in AM and PM sessions. A tuition-based full-day option is also available at each of our elementary schools. 

We will offer evening help sessions for families needing assistance with Final Forms, document uploads, or technology to use. Please only attend if you are in need of assistance with the registration process. These sessions will be held at Sycamore Community Schools District Offices, at 5959 Hagewa Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 on the following dates:

Thursday, January 16      4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday,  January  21     4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29  4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 4        4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m .

Please RSVP here  if you plan to attend a Kindergarten Help Night Session.

Do you have a child who will be starting preschool or kindergarten in the Fall 2025? Sign up now to receive information and updates about registration!

We strive to ensure that students can begin kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school. However, due to the registration process, this cannot always be guaranteed. The number of classes is determined by the number of students enrolled each year.

Full-Day Kindergarten

  • Runs approximately 6.5 hours
  • Additional time for academic centers and exploratory play
  • Includes lunch at school
  • Extra recess period

Half-Day Kindergarten

  • Runs approximately 3 hours
  • No lunch at school

Both programs include weekly "specials" such as art, music, physical education, and library, as well as additional services for students needing intervention in reading, speech, or English as a second language.

Kindergarten Handbook

Please take a look at the K-6 Student Handbook for our current school year schedule and additional information.