Welcome to Kindergarten

  • VDELC logo Kindergarten in District 200 is a full-day program, held at the Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, 2045 N. Seminary Avenue. 

    Please see information below for details about Kindergarten registration. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at 815-338-8883, or email Principal Tricia Bogott  at tbogott@wcusd200.org.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-24 School Year

  • Welcome to Kindergarten at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center!

    To be eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023.

    In addition to completing the online registration process, the following is required for all children new to District 200 (i.e., if your child did not attend D200 preschool, and has not been previously registered in this district).  

    • State law requires an original or certified copy of a birth certificate at the time of registration; your child will not be registered without one. Hospital certificates are not acceptable.
    • Proof of residency within D200 boundaries is required (driver’s license, utility bill, apartment lease, home ownership title or deed or automobile insurance).
    • Health requirements include current physical, vision and dental exams, prior to admission.

    Beginning on March 7, we will collect paperwork on school days between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please come to Door #1.  We will make copies and return your documents to you. Online registration will open on Friday, March 10. Registration links will be posted on this page.

    If you are unable to come during the hours indicated, please contact the school.

    Contact us at 815.338.8883 with any additional questions or concerns.


    • 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration • Click here to download and/or print this information

    • 2023-24 inscripción de Kindergarten • Haga clic aquí para la información en Español

    Physical Exams, Dental Exams, Eye Exams and Immunizations

    Please click here for more information regarding required examinations, and to download forms.

    Early Entrance

    For information regarding early entrance to Kindergarten, please click here. 

Registration Links

  • Online registration for the 2023-24 school year is open! Please use the links below.

    If you are moving into the area and entering D200 now for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, please contact us at 815.338.8883.

    April Dual Language Kindergarten Meetings for Parents  D200 Dual Language Program logo

    We are offering four additional parent meetings for families who are interested in Dual Language Kindergarten. These are virtual meetings, via Google Meet.
    Please see the dates, times and meeting links below.

Kindergarten Families with children currently attending District 200

    • Families who have children currently in the district, who also have a new Kindergarten student entering the district for the first time in 2023-24, will be able to register their current child(ren) and then add their new K student to their profile, and register that student as well.

    • Families with children currently attending D200 will register via their Parent Portal.  

    • Click here to access portal log-in

    • If you are a current D200 family, but have questions about your Parent Portal account, please visit the Parent Portal page and follow the instructions, or contact us for assistance. 
      www.woodstockschools.org/parentportal

    • Please note, this online link is for Kindergarten registration only. ALL families interested in PreK registration must contact Verda Dierzen ELC directly at 815.338.8883 for the PreK screening and registration process. Thank you.

Kindergarten Families who are registering in District 200 for the first time

    • Families who are new to District 200 (i.e., who have never previously registered a student in this district) will use the link below.

    • Please note, this online link is for Kindergarten registration only.

    • ALL families interested in PreK registration must contact Verda Dierzen ELC directly at 815.338.8883 for the PreK screening and registration process.

    • Click here for new Student Registration       [Haga clic aqui para español]

    • After new registrants have completed the basic registration information, further information is required for all new students (e.g., birth certificate, proof of residence, etc.) Please see the information in the section above about how to drop off paperwork at Verda Dierzen; or contact us at 815.338.8883, or via email (ldavis@wcusd200.org) with any questions.