Kindergarten Readiness Fair

2023 MNPS Countdown to Kindergarten Fair 

Free Fair for Incoming Kindergarten Students and Families

 
Thank you to the families, community partners, volunteers and staff who joined us at the 2023 Fair. Families can still register for kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year, visit the kindergarten page for more information. The 2024 Fair will be in Spring 2024.
four Kindergarten students

 

Time and Location 

  • Saturday, April 22, 2023
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville (Free Parking)
 

Event Features

  • Kindergarten Registration 
  • School Bus Experience
  • Metro Public Health Department - Nashville Services
    • Immunizations*
    • Immunization Records & Vital Records (fee applicable)
    • Student Physicals** provided by Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
  • Car Seat Safety Checks & Car Seat Information (Provided by Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt & Safe Kids)
  • Meet and talk to representatives from MNPS, Metro Nashville Public Health and district community partners.
  • Free Books & School Supplies for Families
  • Door Prizes
  • Family Activities including:
    • Nashville Zoo Animal Encounter
    • Nashville Public Library Read Aloud
    • Kona Ice Truck and more!

Activity Schedule

  • Nashville Zoo logo

    Nashville Zoo Animal Encounter

    Join us to explore the world of animals from the Nashville Zoo!

    • 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
    • 10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
     
  • Nashville Public Library Logo

    Read Aloud on the School Bus

    Join us on the MNPS School Bus for a read aloud and song with the Nashville Public Library!

    • 10:15 a.m.
    • 11:15 a.m.
    • 12:15 p.m.
  • Kona Ice logo

    Kona Ice

    The Kona Ice Truck will at the K-Fair from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

    Supported by:

    PNC Logo

     


Let's Get MNPS K-Ready!

Explore Metro Schools Kindergarten information on our site.

Questions about Kindergarten Registration?

Email the Family Information Center or call at 615-259-INFO (4636)

 

Student Immunizations* Provided by Lentz Public Health Center:

Eligible children from birth through 18 years of age may receive free, federally-funded vaccine through the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Children from birth through 18 years of age must meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive VFC vaccine: TennCare, Uninsured, American Indian or Alaska Native or Underinsured.

An administration fee of $20 is charged for vaccines but will slide according to income. If you have private insurance, private stock vaccine is available. Money is collected at time of visit by cash, check, or credit card. Metro Health Department can bill CoverKids but we do not bill private insurance at this time. However, we will provide a patient services ledger if you wish to seek reimbursement. COVID vaccines will be available to individuals 6 months of age and older free of charge. If you have received previous COVID vaccines, please bring your
vaccination card with you.

For Information on Immunizations visit the Metro Health Department website.

Student Physicals** Provided by Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center:

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center will provide free physicals to uninsured patients. Please visit their information table at the Fair for information on student physicals.

 

Additional Fair Information

  • The Nashville “Rock n Roll” Marathon is the same day of the Fair. The Fair is not on the marathon course; however, families should check traffic, in case they are commuting from a location impacted by the marathon.

 

Event Partner & Supporters

 

Event Partner: Metro Public Health Department 

 

Event Supporters

  • Adventure Science Center
  • Book'em
  • Edley's BBQ
  • Hugh Baby's
  • Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
  • Nashville Public Library
  • Nashville Zoo
  • PNC Bank
  • Reading 360 
  • Stand Up Nashville

 

2023 Kindergarten Readiness Fair Fliers