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Beyond documents, most preschools also ask you to complete:

• Admission / registration form — child and parent details.
• Authorised pick-up form — names, photos and ID of adults who may collect your child.
• Emergency contact list — at least two numbers besides parents.
• Medical consent form — permission for first aid and emergency treatment.
• Photo / media consent — whether your child’s photo can be used on social media.
• Transport form — if using school transport.
• Fee agreement — read the refund and notice-period terms carefully.

Printable preschool admission documents checklist

☐ Birth certificate (original + 2 self-attested copies) ☐ 4–6 passport-size photos of the child ☐ 2 photos of each parent / guardian ☐ Parents’ ID proof (copies) ☐ Address proof (copy) ☐ Child’s Aadhaar (if available) ☐ Vaccination record (copy) ☐ Medical / allergy information (written) ☐ Blood group ☐ Transfer certificate (if switching) ☐ Previous school report (if switching) ☐ Authorised pick-up adults’ photos and ID ☐ Emergency contact numbers ☐ Special category documents (if applicable)

Tips:

• Make 2–3 self-attested photocopies of each document.
• Scan everything into one PDF on your phone — many schools now accept online forms.
• Keep originals in a single folder and take them to the admission meeting for verification.
• Name every file clearly (e.g. Aarav_BirthCertificate.pdf).

Common mistakes that delay admission

1. Name mismatches — different spellings on the birth certificate, Aadhaar and form. Fix these early.
2. Hospital certificate instead of municipal birth certificate.
3. Outdated address proof after a move.
4. Missing vaccination record — ask your paediatrician for an updated copy.
5. Leaving the TC too late when switching preschools — request it as soon as you decide.
6. Not reading the fee and refund terms before signing.

Beyond documents: check the age criteria

Documents prove eligibility; age decides the class. Typical guidance in India is roughly Playgroup ~2–3 years, Nursery ~3–4, Junior KG ~4–5, Senior KG ~5–6, but cut-off dates vary by state and school. Under NEP 2020, the foundational stage covers ages 3–8, with formal Class 1 entry generally at age six in most states.

See what age should a child start preschool, Toddcare, Nursery, Jr KG or Sr KG — what’s the difference? and understanding nursery admission requirements.

Joining mid-year?

If your child is joining after the session has started, the documents are the same — plus a TC if switching. Read mid-year preschool admission: what to look for and mid-term admissions: is it too late to start school?. Once your child starts, how to help your child adjust after the school year has started helps with settling in.

Applying to daycare too? Most daycares ask for the same documents — see our daycare checklist for working parents and daycare vs preschool.

Admission at Shanti Juniors

Shanti Juniors admits children to Toddcare, Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG. The exact document list may vary slightly by centre, so check with your centre when you register. Before you decide, our questions every parent should ask before admission and FAQs are worth a read.